Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Senegal
Senegal: Pulses, Total — Area harvested was 300,462 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Senegal, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Senegal recorded 300,462 ha for pulses, total — area harvested in 2024.
That represents a change of down 4.2% on the previous year and up 143.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — area harvested in Senegal peaked at 313,541 ha in 2023 and was at its lowest, 40,033 ha, in 1983.
That places Senegal 52nd out of 223 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Senegal, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 48,400 ha | — |
| 1962 | 49,400 ha | +2.1% |
| 1963 | 51,430 ha | +4.1% |
| 1964 | 51,450 ha | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 54,480 ha | +5.9% |
| 1966 | 86,400 ha | +58.6% |
| 1967 | 99,600 ha | +15.3% |
| 1968 | 70,100 ha | -29.6% |
| 1969 | 71,700 ha | +2.3% |
| 1970 | 63,600 ha | -11.3% |
| 1971 | 71,300 ha | +12.1% |
| 1972 | 86,892 ha | +21.9% |
| 1973 | 53,430 ha | -38.5% |
| 1974 | 59,894 ha | +12.1% |
| 1975 | 62,500 ha | +4.4% |
| 1976 | 62,900 ha | +0.6% |
| 1977 | 57,769 ha | -8.2% |
| 1978 | 62,922 ha | +8.9% |
| 1979 | 46,987 ha | -25.3% |
| 1980 | 50,500 ha | +7.5% |
| 1981 | 59,733 ha | +18.3% |
| 1982 | 46,486 ha | -22.2% |
| 1983 | 40,033 ha | -13.9% |
| 1984 | 53,098 ha | +32.6% |
| 1985 | 121,316 ha | +128.5% |
| 1986 | 118,207 ha | -2.6% |
| 1987 | 72,080 ha | -39.0% |
| 1988 | 71,287 ha | -1.1% |
| 1989 | 65,409 ha | -8.2% |
| 1990 | 45,754 ha | -30.0% |
| 1991 | 51,084 ha | +11.6% |
| 1992 | 73,999 ha | +44.9% |
| 1993 | 118,784 ha | +60.5% |
| 1994 | 91,863 ha | -22.7% |
| 1995 | 97,845 ha | +6.5% |
| 1996 | 88,996 ha | -9.0% |
| 1997 | 88,382 ha | -0.7% |
| 1998 | 123,755 ha | +40.0% |
| 1999 | 170,400 ha | +37.7% |
| 2000 | 146,874 ha | -13.8% |
| 2001 | 91,107 ha | -38.0% |
| 2002 | 133,030 ha | +46.0% |
| 2003 | 145,934 ha | +9.7% |
| 2004 | 188,612 ha | +29.2% |
| 2005 | 222,369 ha | +17.9% |
| 2006 | 193,959 ha | -12.8% |
| 2007 | 169,445 ha | -12.6% |
| 2008 | 272,213 ha | +60.6% |
| 2009 | 215,898 ha | -20.7% |
| 2010 | 128,553 ha | -40.5% |
| 2011 | 94,607 ha | -26.4% |
| 2012 | 143,782 ha | +52.0% |
| 2013 | 129,263 ha | -10.1% |
| 2014 | 123,179 ha | -4.7% |
| 2015 | 153,217 ha | +24.4% |
| 2016 | 163,056 ha | +6.4% |
| 2017 | 183,490 ha | +12.5% |
| 2018 | 203,129 ha | +10.7% |
| 2019 | 257,284 ha | +26.7% |
| 2020 | 289,961 ha | +12.7% |
| 2021 | 288,956 ha | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 293,921 ha | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 313,541 ha | +6.7% |
| 2024 | 300,462 ha | -4.2% |
Senegal compared with similar countries
- Senegal's 300,462 ha is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 104,710 ha, 2.9× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Senegal's 300,462 ha is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 148,592 ha, 2.0× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 64,773 ha | 48,400 ha | 99,600 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 62,819 ha | 46,987 ha | 86,892 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 69,815 ha | 40,033 ha | 121,316 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 95,086 ha | 45,754 ha | 170,400 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 177,944 ha | 91,107 ha | 272,213 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 157,956 ha | 94,607 ha | 257,284 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 297,368 ha | 288,956 ha | 313,541 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
More agriculture & rural data for Senegal
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.05 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.214 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.4391 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.5098 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 26.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1708 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 333.94 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.11 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — area harvested in Senegal?
- Pulses, total — area harvested in Senegal was 300,462 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 313,541 ha in 2023.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 40,033 ha in 1983.
- How does Senegal rank for pulses, total — area harvested?
- Senegal ranks 52nd out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — area harvested rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 143.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Senegal 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.