Pulses, Total — Area harvested in South Africa
South Africa: Pulses, Total — Area harvested was 66,818 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in South Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 66,818 ha for pulses, total — area harvested in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.5% on the previous year and down 15.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — area harvested in South Africa peaked at 344,000 ha in 1963 and was at its lowest, 56,611 ha, in 2016.
That places South Africa 100th out of 223 countries 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 South Africa, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 210,500 ha | — |
| 1962 | 306,000 ha | +45.4% |
| 1963 | 344,000 ha | +12.4% |
| 1964 | 212,000 ha | -38.4% |
| 1965 | 314,000 ha | +48.1% |
| 1966 | 300,273 ha | -4.4% |
| 1967 | 307,139 ha | +2.3% |
| 1968 | 300,565 ha | -2.1% |
| 1969 | 285,000 ha | -5.2% |
| 1970 | 257,869 ha | -9.5% |
| 1971 | 167,000 ha | -35.2% |
| 1972 | 176,000 ha | +5.4% |
| 1973 | 183,000 ha | +4.0% |
| 1974 | 166,000 ha | -9.3% |
| 1975 | 156,000 ha | -6.0% |
| 1976 | 142,000 ha | -9.0% |
| 1977 | 132,000 ha | -7.0% |
| 1978 | 144,000 ha | +9.1% |
| 1979 | 170,000 ha | +18.1% |
| 1980 | 119,500 ha | -29.7% |
| 1981 | 116,000 ha | -2.9% |
| 1982 | 109,500 ha | -5.6% |
| 1983 | 113,000 ha | +3.2% |
| 1984 | 123,000 ha | +8.8% |
| 1985 | 102,000 ha | -17.1% |
| 1986 | 120,000 ha | +17.6% |
| 1987 | 127,000 ha | +5.8% |
| 1988 | 120,000 ha | -5.5% |
| 1989 | 117,500 ha | -2.1% |
| 1990 | 122,138 ha | +3.9% |
| 1991 | 111,608 ha | -8.6% |
| 1992 | 85,549 ha | -23.3% |
| 1993 | 79,351 ha | -7.2% |
| 1994 | 85,738 ha | +8.0% |
| 1995 | 86,952 ha | +1.4% |
| 1996 | 87,431 ha | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 78,394 ha | -10.3% |
| 1998 | 69,750 ha | -11.0% |
| 1999 | 100,206 ha | +43.7% |
| 2000 | 102,668 ha | +2.5% |
| 2001 | 107,057 ha | +4.3% |
| 2002 | 69,450 ha | -35.1% |
| 2003 | 73,923 ha | +6.4% |
| 2004 | 75,742 ha | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 75,175 ha | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 83,178 ha | +10.6% |
| 2007 | 76,209 ha | -8.4% |
| 2008 | 67,917 ha | -10.9% |
| 2009 | 67,245 ha | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 67,561 ha | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 64,922 ha | -3.9% |
| 2012 | 63,996 ha | -1.4% |
| 2013 | 67,867 ha | +6.0% |
| 2014 | 79,405 ha | +17.0% |
| 2015 | 83,766 ha | +5.5% |
| 2016 | 56,611 ha | -32.4% |
| 2017 | 66,630 ha | +17.7% |
| 2018 | 77,478 ha | +16.3% |
| 2019 | 86,445 ha | +11.6% |
| 2020 | 79,513 ha | -8.0% |
| 2021 | 80,726 ha | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 75,243 ha | -6.8% |
| 2023 | 63,951 ha | -15.0% |
| 2024 | 66,818 ha | +4.5% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 66,818 ha is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 20,334 ha, 3.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 66,818 ha is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 148,592 ha, 45% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 286,609 ha | 210,500 ha | 344,000 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 169,387 ha | 132,000 ha | 257,869 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 116,750 ha | 102,000 ha | 127,000 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 90,712 ha | 69,750 ha | 122,138 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 79,856 ha | 67,245 ha | 107,057 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 71,468 ha | 56,611 ha | 86,445 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 73,250 ha | 63,951 ha | 80,726 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 97 Dominican Republic 79,149 ha compare
- 98 Latvia 78,900 ha compare
- 99 Philippines 71,870 ha compare
- 101 Côte d'Ivoire 65,444 ha compare
- 101 Cote d'Ivoire 65,444 ha compare
- 103 Cambodia 65,002 ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for South Africa
- 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 0.1917 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 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 1.49 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0283 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 186.56 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.812 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — area harvested in South Africa?
- Pulses, total — area harvested in South Africa was 66,818 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 344,000 ha in 1963.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 56,611 ha in 2016.
- How does South Africa rank for pulses, total — area harvested?
- South Africa ranks 100th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — area harvested rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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.