Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Northern America
Northern America: Pulses, Total — Area harvested was 4.89 million ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Northern America, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, pulses, total — area harvested in Northern America stood at 4.89 million ha.
That represents a change of up 18.8% on the previous year and up 15.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — area harvested in Northern America peaked at 5.73 million ha in 2016 and was at its lowest, 718,387 ha, in 1967.
That places Northern America 13th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Northern America, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 836,876 ha | — |
| 1962 | 842,544 ha | +0.7% |
| 1963 | 815,835 ha | -3.2% |
| 1964 | 807,780 ha | -1.0% |
| 1965 | 830,268 ha | +2.8% |
| 1966 | 848,764 ha | +2.2% |
| 1967 | 718,387 ha | -15.4% |
| 1968 | 759,413 ha | +5.7% |
| 1969 | 816,260 ha | +7.5% |
| 1970 | 795,853 ha | -2.5% |
| 1971 | 741,731 ha | -6.8% |
| 1972 | 739,530 ha | -0.3% |
| 1973 | 750,420 ha | +1.5% |
| 1974 | 871,589 ha | +16.1% |
| 1975 | 837,902 ha | -3.9% |
| 1976 | 794,604 ha | -5.2% |
| 1977 | 772,401 ha | -2.8% |
| 1978 | 877,792 ha | +13.6% |
| 1979 | 809,527 ha | -7.8% |
| 1980 | 1.07 million ha | +31.7% |
| 1981 | 1.24 million ha | +15.9% |
| 1982 | 1.10 million ha | -10.7% |
| 1983 | 751,300 ha | -31.9% |
| 1984 | 902,760 ha | +20.2% |
| 1985 | 923,220 ha | +2.3% |
| 1986 | 1.08 million ha | +17.5% |
| 1987 | 1.37 million ha | +26.1% |
| 1988 | 1.11 million ha | -18.7% |
| 1989 | 1.08 million ha | -2.5% |
| 1990 | 1.29 million ha | +19.2% |
| 1991 | 1.46 million ha | +12.9% |
| 1992 | 1.36 million ha | -7.0% |
| 1993 | 1.68 million ha | +23.9% |
| 1994 | 2.06 million ha | +22.4% |
| 1995 | 2.19 million ha | +6.3% |
| 1996 | 1.79 million ha | -18.0% |
| 1997 | 2.21 million ha | +23.4% |
| 1998 | 2.59 million ha | +17.0% |
| 1999 | 2.61 million ha | +0.9% |
| 2000 | 3.22 million ha | +23.4% |
| 2001 | 4.08 million ha | +26.8% |
| 2002 | 2.65 million ha | -35.1% |
| 2003 | 2.69 million ha | +1.5% |
| 2004 | 2.98 million ha | +10.9% |
| 2005 | 3.45 million ha | +15.6% |
| 2006 | 3.31 million ha | -4.1% |
| 2007 | 3.46 million ha | +4.7% |
| 2008 | 3.52 million ha | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 3.76 million ha | +6.7% |
| 2010 | 4.29 million ha | +14.2% |
| 2011 | 2.94 million ha | -31.5% |
| 2012 | 3.89 million ha | +32.3% |
| 2013 | 3.69 million ha | -5.2% |
| 2014 | 4.24 million ha | +15.0% |
| 2015 | 4.70 million ha | +10.7% |
| 2016 | 5.73 million ha | +22.1% |
| 2017 | 5.27 million ha | -8.1% |
| 2018 | 4.68 million ha | -11.2% |
| 2019 | 4.76 million ha | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 5.07 million ha | +6.4% |
| 2021 | 4.70 million ha | -7.2% |
| 2022 | 4.52 million ha | -3.9% |
| 2023 | 4.12 million ha | -8.8% |
| 2024 | 4.89 million ha | +18.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 808,459 ha | 718,387 ha | 848,764 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 799,135 ha | 739,530 ha | 877,792 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.06 million ha | 751,300 ha | 1.37 million ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.92 million ha | 1.29 million ha | 2.61 million ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.31 million ha | 2.65 million ha | 4.08 million ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.42 million ha | 2.94 million ha | 5.73 million ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.66 million ha | 4.12 million ha | 5.07 million ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Northern America
- 10 China 2.63 million ha compare
- 10 China 2.63 million ha compare
- 12 China, mainland 2.62 million ha compare
- 13 Russian Federation 2.21 million ha compare
- 13 Russia 2.21 million ha compare
- 15 Mozambique 2.01 million ha compare
- 15 Mozambique 2.01 million ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Northern America
- Crops — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$) 0.8613 % change on previous year (2024)
- Potatoes — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$) -3.22 % change on previous year (2024)
- Raw milk of cattle — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) -0.113 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand) 0.2161 % change on previous year (2024)
- Cereals, primary — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) -0.6551 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fruit Primary — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand) 1.4 % change on previous year (2024)
- Meat indigenous, total — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) -0.7416 % change on previous year (2024)
- Livestock — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$) -0.5955 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — Gross Production Value (constant) 5.12 % change on previous year (2024)
- Food — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$) -0.0698 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — area harvested in Northern America?
- Pulses, total — area harvested in Northern America was 4.89 million ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Northern America?
- The highest recorded value was 5.73 million ha in 2016.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Northern America?
- The lowest recorded value was 718,387 ha in 1967.
- How does Northern America rank for pulses, total — area harvested?
- Northern America ranks 13th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — area harvested rising or falling in Northern America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Northern America 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.