Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Niger
Niger: Pulses, Total — Area harvested was 5.73 million ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Niger, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Niger recorded 5.73 million ha for pulses, total — area harvested in 2024.
The figure is up 1.3% on the previous year and up 4.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — area harvested in Niger peaked at 6.04 million ha in 2022 and was at its lowest, 450,000 ha, in 1961.
Niger ranks 2nd of 223 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Niger, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 450,000 ha | — |
| 1962 | 500,000 ha | +11.1% |
| 1963 | 531,000 ha | +6.2% |
| 1964 | 545,550 ha | +2.7% |
| 1965 | 504,042 ha | -7.6% |
| 1966 | 652,500 ha | +29.5% |
| 1967 | 738,500 ha | +13.2% |
| 1968 | 792,800 ha | +7.4% |
| 1969 | 1.03 million ha | +29.7% |
| 1970 | 1.04 million ha | +0.8% |
| 1971 | 1.06 million ha | +1.9% |
| 1972 | 971,405 ha | -8.0% |
| 1973 | 856,660 ha | -11.8% |
| 1974 | 942,000 ha | +10.0% |
| 1975 | 865,800 ha | -8.1% |
| 1976 | 885,100 ha | +2.2% |
| 1977 | 764,000 ha | -13.7% |
| 1978 | 967,035 ha | +26.6% |
| 1979 | 959,400 ha | -0.8% |
| 1980 | 1.12 million ha | +16.5% |
| 1981 | 1.23 million ha | +9.7% |
| 1982 | 1.38 million ha | +12.8% |
| 1983 | 1.56 million ha | +12.7% |
| 1984 | 1.52 million ha | -2.6% |
| 1985 | 1.57 million ha | +3.6% |
| 1986 | 1.60 million ha | +1.9% |
| 1987 | 1.80 million ha | +12.4% |
| 1988 | 1.94 million ha | +7.5% |
| 1989 | 2.21 million ha | +14.2% |
| 1990 | 2.60 million ha | +17.8% |
| 1991 | 2.92 million ha | +12.3% |
| 1992 | 3.98 million ha | +36.2% |
| 1993 | 3.43 million ha | -13.8% |
| 1994 | 3.06 million ha | -10.7% |
| 1995 | 3.53 million ha | +15.1% |
| 1996 | 3.13 million ha | -11.2% |
| 1997 | 3.37 million ha | +7.6% |
| 1998 | 3.54 million ha | +5.2% |
| 1999 | 3.85 million ha | +8.8% |
| 2000 | 3.91 million ha | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 3.58 million ha | -8.5% |
| 2002 | 3.93 million ha | +10.0% |
| 2003 | 4.18 million ha | +6.3% |
| 2004 | 2.80 million ha | -32.9% |
| 2005 | 3.55 million ha | +26.7% |
| 2006 | 4.22 million ha | +18.9% |
| 2007 | 4.87 million ha | +15.4% |
| 2008 | 5.36 million ha | +10.1% |
| 2009 | 4.30 million ha | -19.8% |
| 2010 | 5.71 million ha | +32.7% |
| 2011 | 4.78 million ha | -16.3% |
| 2012 | 4.83 million ha | +1.2% |
| 2013 | 5.27 million ha | +9.1% |
| 2014 | 5.47 million ha | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 5.06 million ha | -7.5% |
| 2016 | 5.33 million ha | +5.4% |
| 2017 | 6.02 million ha | +12.8% |
| 2018 | 6.04 million ha | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 5.87 million ha | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 5.88 million ha | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 5.98 million ha | +1.7% |
| 2022 | 6.04 million ha | +1.0% |
| 2023 | 5.66 million ha | -6.3% |
| 2024 | 5.73 million ha | +1.3% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 5.73 million ha is above the median for low income countries, which is 214,171 ha, 26.8× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Niger's 5.73 million ha is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 148,592 ha, 38.6× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 638,077 ha | 450,000 ha | 1.03 million ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 930,340 ha | 764,000 ha | 1.06 million ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.59 million ha | 1.12 million ha | 2.21 million ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.34 million ha | 2.60 million ha | 3.98 million ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.07 million ha | 2.80 million ha | 5.36 million ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.44 million ha | 4.78 million ha | 6.04 million ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.86 million ha | 5.66 million ha | 6.04 million ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Niger
More agriculture & rural data for Niger
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0008 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.6381 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0022 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 1.67 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.4759 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 368.98 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.87 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — area harvested in Niger?
- Pulses, total — area harvested in Niger was 5.73 million ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 6.04 million ha in 2022.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 450,000 ha in 1961.
- How does Niger rank for pulses, total — area harvested?
- Niger ranks 2nd out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — area harvested rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Pulses, Total — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.