Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Southern Africa
Southern Africa: Pulses, Total — Area harvested was 141,439 ha in 2024. ▼ Falling
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Southern Africa, 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 Southern Africa is 141,439 ha, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 6.7% on the previous year and down 5.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — area harvested in Southern Africa peaked at 389,643 ha in 1963 and was at its lowest, 105,501 ha, in 2016.
Southern Africa ranks 30th of 30 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 64 years of available data.
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Southern Africa, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 265,492 ha | — |
| 1962 | 353,000 ha | +33.0% |
| 1963 | 389,643 ha | +10.4% |
| 1964 | 260,845 ha | -33.1% |
| 1965 | 362,400 ha | +38.9% |
| 1966 | 349,434 ha | -3.6% |
| 1967 | 357,581 ha | +2.3% |
| 1968 | 350,614 ha | -1.9% |
| 1969 | 338,034 ha | -3.6% |
| 1970 | 316,910 ha | -6.2% |
| 1971 | 232,432 ha | -26.7% |
| 1972 | 233,273 ha | +0.4% |
| 1973 | 242,842 ha | +4.1% |
| 1974 | 231,133 ha | -4.8% |
| 1975 | 234,707 ha | +1.5% |
| 1976 | 223,360 ha | -4.8% |
| 1977 | 195,523 ha | -12.5% |
| 1978 | 201,496 ha | +3.1% |
| 1979 | 227,572 ha | +12.9% |
| 1980 | 174,289 ha | -23.4% |
| 1981 | 169,929 ha | -2.5% |
| 1982 | 174,323 ha | +2.6% |
| 1983 | 166,867 ha | -4.3% |
| 1984 | 180,189 ha | +8.0% |
| 1985 | 157,695 ha | -12.5% |
| 1986 | 183,545 ha | +16.4% |
| 1987 | 187,781 ha | +2.3% |
| 1988 | 194,843 ha | +3.8% |
| 1989 | 183,996 ha | -5.6% |
| 1990 | 167,647 ha | -8.9% |
| 1991 | 153,485 ha | -8.4% |
| 1992 | 116,554 ha | -24.1% |
| 1993 | 109,752 ha | -5.8% |
| 1994 | 122,985 ha | +12.1% |
| 1995 | 120,126 ha | -2.3% |
| 1996 | 128,378 ha | +6.9% |
| 1997 | 124,255 ha | -3.2% |
| 1998 | 112,695 ha | -9.3% |
| 1999 | 147,871 ha | +31.2% |
| 2000 | 151,843 ha | +2.7% |
| 2001 | 155,966 ha | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 116,539 ha | -25.3% |
| 2003 | 123,215 ha | +5.7% |
| 2004 | 117,005 ha | -5.0% |
| 2005 | 117,391 ha | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 141,529 ha | +20.6% |
| 2007 | 125,745 ha | -11.2% |
| 2008 | 117,329 ha | -6.7% |
| 2009 | 119,315 ha | +1.7% |
| 2010 | 136,855 ha | +14.7% |
| 2011 | 127,945 ha | -6.5% |
| 2012 | 118,349 ha | -7.5% |
| 2013 | 130,148 ha | +10.0% |
| 2014 | 150,280 ha | +15.5% |
| 2015 | 142,825 ha | -5.0% |
| 2016 | 105,501 ha | -26.1% |
| 2017 | 130,133 ha | +23.3% |
| 2018 | 163,717 ha | +25.8% |
| 2019 | 130,378 ha | -20.4% |
| 2020 | 159,232 ha | +22.1% |
| 2021 | 184,552 ha | +15.9% |
| 2022 | 185,762 ha | +0.7% |
| 2023 | 132,584 ha | -28.6% |
| 2024 | 141,439 ha | +6.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 336,338 ha | 260,845 ha | 389,643 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 233,925 ha | 195,523 ha | 316,910 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 177,346 ha | 157,695 ha | 194,843 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 130,375 ha | 109,752 ha | 167,647 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 128,588 ha | 116,539 ha | 155,966 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 133,613 ha | 105,501 ha | 163,717 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 160,714 ha | 132,584 ha | 185,762 ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — area harvested in Southern Africa?
- Pulses, total — area harvested in Southern Africa was 141,439 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Southern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 389,643 ha in 1963.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Southern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 105,501 ha in 2016.
- How does Southern Africa rank for pulses, total — area harvested?
- Southern Africa ranks 30th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — area harvested rising or falling in Southern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Southern 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.