Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Somalia
Somalia: Pulses, Total — Area harvested was 91,330 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Somalia, 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 Somalia is 91,330 ha, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.3% on the previous year and up 7.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — area harvested in Somalia peaked at 92,418 ha in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1,500 ha, in 1962.
Somalia ranks 89th 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 Somalia, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3,600 ha | — |
| 1962 | 1,500 ha | -58.3% |
| 1963 | 2,200 ha | +46.7% |
| 1964 | 3,000 ha | +36.4% |
| 1965 | 6,500 ha | +116.7% |
| 1966 | 7,300 ha | +12.3% |
| 1967 | 7,600 ha | +4.1% |
| 1968 | 7,600 ha | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 10,000 ha | +31.6% |
| 1970 | 23,600 ha | +136.0% |
| 1971 | 21,200 ha | -10.2% |
| 1972 | 28,500 ha | +34.4% |
| 1973 | 17,900 ha | -37.2% |
| 1974 | 16,100 ha | -10.1% |
| 1975 | 18,800 ha | +16.8% |
| 1976 | 19,700 ha | +4.8% |
| 1977 | 18,800 ha | -4.6% |
| 1978 | 21,800 ha | +16.0% |
| 1979 | 16,600 ha | -23.9% |
| 1980 | 18,500 ha | +11.4% |
| 1981 | 25,900 ha | +40.0% |
| 1982 | 27,000 ha | +4.2% |
| 1983 | 27,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 38,100 ha | +41.1% |
| 1985 | 46,800 ha | +22.8% |
| 1986 | 28,900 ha | -38.2% |
| 1987 | 48,300 ha | +67.1% |
| 1988 | 39,700 ha | -17.8% |
| 1989 | 42,000 ha | +5.8% |
| 1990 | 43,000 ha | +2.4% |
| 1991 | 47,650 ha | +10.8% |
| 1992 | 38,000 ha | -20.3% |
| 1993 | 45,000 ha | +18.4% |
| 1994 | 53,700 ha | +19.3% |
| 1995 | 55,000 ha | +2.4% |
| 1996 | 56,000 ha | +1.8% |
| 1997 | 57,000 ha | +1.8% |
| 1998 | 55,000 ha | -3.5% |
| 1999 | 56,000 ha | +1.8% |
| 2000 | 57,000 ha | +1.8% |
| 2001 | 62,000 ha | +8.8% |
| 2002 | 63,589 ha | +2.6% |
| 2003 | 65,000 ha | +2.2% |
| 2004 | 67,000 ha | +3.1% |
| 2005 | 67,738 ha | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 65,000 ha | -4.0% |
| 2007 | 69,826 ha | +7.4% |
| 2008 | 74,323 ha | +6.4% |
| 2009 | 77,579 ha | +4.4% |
| 2010 | 80,592 ha | +3.9% |
| 2011 | 83,401 ha | +3.5% |
| 2012 | 90,000 ha | +7.9% |
| 2013 | 80,000 ha | -11.1% |
| 2014 | 84,692 ha | +5.9% |
| 2015 | 89,159 ha | +5.3% |
| 2016 | 84,617 ha | -5.1% |
| 2017 | 89,054 ha | +5.2% |
| 2018 | 87,610 ha | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 90,469 ha | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 92,418 ha | +2.2% |
| 2021 | 90,165 ha | -2.4% |
| 2022 | 92,224 ha | +2.3% |
| 2023 | 91,602 ha | -0.7% |
| 2024 | 91,330 ha | -0.3% |
Somalia compared with similar countries
- Somalia's 91,330 ha is below the median for low income countries, which is 214,171 ha, 43% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Somalia's 91,330 ha is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 148,592 ha, 61% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Somalia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | +136.0% | 10,000 ha | 23,600 ha |
| 1965 | +116.7% | 3,000 ha | 6,500 ha |
| 1987 | +67.1% | 28,900 ha | 48,300 ha |
| 1962 | -58.3% | 3,600 ha | 1,500 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5,478 ha | 1,500 ha | 10,000 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 20,300 ha | 16,100 ha | 28,500 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 34,220 ha | 18,500 ha | 48,300 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 50,635 ha | 38,000 ha | 57,000 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 66,906 ha | 57,000 ha | 77,579 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 85,959 ha | 80,000 ha | 90,469 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 91,548 ha | 90,165 ha | 92,418 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Somalia
More agriculture & rural data for Somalia
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.0707 % 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 0.0576 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.0018 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0034 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 2.25 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -13.31 % change on previous year (1990)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.5579 current US$ per US$ of GDP (1990)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 81.24 current US$ per person (1990)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.21 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — area harvested in Somalia?
- Pulses, total — area harvested in Somalia was 91,330 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 92,418 ha in 2020.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,500 ha in 1962.
- How does Somalia rank for pulses, total — area harvested?
- Somalia ranks 89th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — area harvested rising or falling in Somalia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Somalia 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.