Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Romania
Romania: Pulses, Total — Area harvested was 119,350 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Romania, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Romania recorded 119,350 ha for pulses, total — area harvested in 2024.
That represents a change of up 16.9% on the previous year and up 140.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — area harvested in Romania peaked at 1.79 million ha in 1963 and was at its lowest, 35,334 ha, in 2001.
Romania ranks 79th of 223 countries on this measure, 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 Romania, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.53 million ha | — |
| 1962 | 1.61 million ha | +5.3% |
| 1963 | 1.79 million ha | +10.9% |
| 1964 | 1.78 million ha | -0.1% |
| 1965 | 1.62 million ha | -9.3% |
| 1966 | 1.65 million ha | +1.8% |
| 1967 | 1.60 million ha | -2.7% |
| 1968 | 1.47 million ha | -8.0% |
| 1969 | 1.30 million ha | -11.5% |
| 1970 | 1.31 million ha | +0.1% |
| 1971 | 1.17 million ha | -10.1% |
| 1972 | 1.18 million ha | +0.7% |
| 1973 | 955,900 ha | -19.1% |
| 1974 | 979,200 ha | +2.4% |
| 1975 | 903,500 ha | -7.7% |
| 1976 | 837,800 ha | -7.3% |
| 1977 | 694,000 ha | -17.2% |
| 1978 | 642,272 ha | -7.5% |
| 1979 | 425,891 ha | -33.7% |
| 1980 | 491,205 ha | +15.3% |
| 1981 | 431,229 ha | -12.2% |
| 1982 | 452,889 ha | +5.0% |
| 1983 | 666,057 ha | +47.1% |
| 1984 | 684,600 ha | +2.8% |
| 1985 | 278,000 ha | -59.4% |
| 1986 | 296,400 ha | +6.6% |
| 1987 | 296,000 ha | -0.1% |
| 1988 | 309,900 ha | +4.7% |
| 1989 | 311,300 ha | +0.5% |
| 1990 | 129,442 ha | -58.4% |
| 1991 | 81,197 ha | -37.3% |
| 1992 | 68,995 ha | -15.0% |
| 1993 | 66,345 ha | -3.8% |
| 1994 | 66,690 ha | +0.5% |
| 1995 | 62,801 ha | -5.8% |
| 1996 | 67,243 ha | +7.1% |
| 1997 | 49,267 ha | -26.7% |
| 1998 | 43,441 ha | -11.8% |
| 1999 | 45,602 ha | +5.0% |
| 2000 | 38,443 ha | -15.7% |
| 2001 | 35,334 ha | -8.1% |
| 2002 | 42,062 ha | +19.0% |
| 2003 | 45,666 ha | +8.6% |
| 2004 | 70,099 ha | +53.5% |
| 2005 | 70,335 ha | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 75,828 ha | +7.8% |
| 2007 | 60,784 ha | -19.8% |
| 2008 | 54,505 ha | -10.3% |
| 2009 | 52,460 ha | -3.8% |
| 2010 | 48,138 ha | -8.2% |
| 2011 | 53,154 ha | +10.4% |
| 2012 | 55,014 ha | +3.5% |
| 2013 | 51,986 ha | -5.5% |
| 2014 | 49,697 ha | -4.4% |
| 2015 | 53,722 ha | +8.1% |
| 2016 | 59,945 ha | +11.6% |
| 2017 | 120,037 ha | +100.2% |
| 2018 | 134,300 ha | +11.9% |
| 2019 | 116,860 ha | -13.0% |
| 2020 | 108,540 ha | -7.1% |
| 2021 | 85,610 ha | -21.1% |
| 2022 | 76,520 ha | -10.6% |
| 2023 | 102,090 ha | +33.4% |
| 2024 | 119,350 ha | +16.9% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 119,350 ha is above the median for high income countries, which is 18,940 ha, 6.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Romania's 119,350 ha is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 25,790 ha, 4.6× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Romania changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +100.2% | 59,945 ha | 120,037 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.60 million ha | 1.30 million ha | 1.79 million ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 909,956 ha | 425,891 ha | 1.31 million ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 421,758 ha | 278,000 ha | 684,600 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 68,102 ha | 43,441 ha | 129,442 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 54,552 ha | 35,334 ha | 75,828 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 74,285 ha | 48,138 ha | 134,300 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 98,422 ha | 76,520 ha | 119,350 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Romania
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.7 % 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 0.4354 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.8 % 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 0.6361 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 19.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.03 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 676.39 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.1768 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — area harvested in Romania?
- Pulses, total — area harvested in Romania was 119,350 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 1.79 million ha in 1963.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 35,334 ha in 2001.
- How does Romania rank for pulses, total — area harvested?
- Romania ranks 79th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — area harvested rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 140.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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.