Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Pulses, Total — Area harvested was 95 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Puerto Rico, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pulses, total — area harvested in Puerto Rico is 95 ha, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 53.2% on the previous year and up 4.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — area harvested in Puerto Rico peaked at 12,332 ha in 1962 and was at its lowest, 48 ha, in 2022.
That places Puerto Rico 216th out of 223 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Puerto Rico, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 12,018 ha | — |
| 1962 | 12,332 ha | +2.6% |
| 1963 | 11,728 ha | -4.9% |
| 1964 | 10,847 ha | -7.5% |
| 1965 | 9,570 ha | -11.8% |
| 1966 | 9,314 ha | -2.7% |
| 1967 | 8,646 ha | -7.2% |
| 1968 | 4,512 ha | -47.8% |
| 1969 | 4,630 ha | +2.6% |
| 1970 | 3,700 ha | -20.1% |
| 1971 | 3,900 ha | +5.4% |
| 1972 | 3,412 ha | -12.5% |
| 1973 | 3,255 ha | -4.6% |
| 1974 | 5,416 ha | +66.4% |
| 1975 | 7,381 ha | +36.3% |
| 1976 | 6,202 ha | -16.0% |
| 1977 | 6,500 ha | +4.8% |
| 1978 | 6,596 ha | +1.5% |
| 1979 | 6,989 ha | +6.0% |
| 1980 | 7,185 ha | +2.8% |
| 1981 | 6,085 ha | -15.3% |
| 1982 | 5,600 ha | -8.0% |
| 1983 | 6,000 ha | +7.1% |
| 1984 | 5,698 ha | -5.0% |
| 1985 | 5,390 ha | -5.4% |
| 1986 | 3,820 ha | -29.1% |
| 1987 | 3,767 ha | -1.4% |
| 1988 | 3,717 ha | -1.3% |
| 1989 | 3,642 ha | -2.0% |
| 1990 | 3,617 ha | -0.7% |
| 1991 | 3,572 ha | -1.2% |
| 1992 | 2,492 ha | -30.2% |
| 1993 | 2,175 ha | -12.7% |
| 1994 | 2,370 ha | +9.0% |
| 1995 | 410 ha | -82.7% |
| 1996 | 329 ha | -19.8% |
| 1997 | 537 ha | +63.2% |
| 1998 | 780 ha | +45.3% |
| 1999 | 160 ha | -79.5% |
| 2000 | 157 ha | -1.9% |
| 2001 | 172 ha | +9.6% |
| 2002 | 338 ha | +96.5% |
| 2003 | 328 ha | -3.0% |
| 2004 | 225 ha | -31.4% |
| 2005 | 288 ha | +28.0% |
| 2006 | 263 ha | -8.7% |
| 2007 | 274 ha | +4.2% |
| 2008 | 332 ha | +21.2% |
| 2009 | 351 ha | +5.7% |
| 2010 | 450 ha | +28.2% |
| 2011 | 403 ha | -10.4% |
| 2012 | 496 ha | +23.1% |
| 2013 | 287 ha | -42.1% |
| 2014 | 91 ha | -68.3% |
| 2015 | 122 ha | +34.1% |
| 2016 | 147 ha | +20.5% |
| 2017 | 162 ha | +10.2% |
| 2018 | 232 ha | +43.2% |
| 2019 | 141 ha | -39.2% |
| 2020 | 112 ha | -20.6% |
| 2021 | 89 ha | -20.5% |
| 2022 | 48 ha | -46.1% |
| 2023 | 62 ha | +29.2% |
| 2024 | 95 ha | +53.2% |
Puerto Rico compared with similar countries
- Puerto Rico's 95 ha is below the median for high income countries, which is 18,940 ha, 1% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Puerto Rico's 95 ha is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 14,808 ha, 1% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9,289 ha | 4,512 ha | 12,332 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 5,335 ha | 3,255 ha | 7,381 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 5,090 ha | 3,642 ha | 7,185 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,644 ha | 160 ha | 3,617 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 272.8 ha | 157 ha | 351 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 253.1 ha | 91 ha | 496 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 81.2 ha | 48 ha | 112 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Puerto Rico
- 214 Maldives 119 ha compare
- 215 New Caledonia 109 ha compare
- 217 Guadeloupe 80 ha compare
- 218 Suriname 72 ha compare
- 219 Saint Lucia 24 ha compare
- 219 Saint Lucia 24 ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Puerto Rico
- 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 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.0208 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 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.053 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 0.4415 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0069 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 278.57 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -2.05 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — area harvested in Puerto Rico?
- Pulses, total — area harvested in Puerto Rico was 95 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 12,332 ha in 1962.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was 48 ha in 2022.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for pulses, total — area harvested?
- Puerto Rico ranks 216th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — area harvested rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Puerto Rico 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.