Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Southern Europe
Southern Europe: Pulses, Total — Area harvested was 856,494 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Southern Europe, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Southern Europe recorded 856,494 ha for pulses, total — area harvested in 2024.
That represents a change of down 5.5% on the previous year and up 41.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — area harvested in Southern Europe peaked at 4.20 million ha in 1961 and was at its lowest, 418,420 ha, in 2008.
That places Southern Europe 26th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Southern Europe, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4.20 million ha | — |
| 1962 | 4.13 million ha | -1.7% |
| 1963 | 4.07 million ha | -1.5% |
| 1964 | 3.84 million ha | -5.6% |
| 1965 | 3.69 million ha | -3.9% |
| 1966 | 2.90 million ha | -21.5% |
| 1967 | 2.74 million ha | -5.7% |
| 1968 | 2.58 million ha | -5.8% |
| 1969 | 2.42 million ha | -6.1% |
| 1970 | 2.31 million ha | -4.5% |
| 1971 | 2.06 million ha | -10.9% |
| 1972 | 1.98 million ha | -4.0% |
| 1973 | 1.86 million ha | -5.9% |
| 1974 | 1.81 million ha | -2.5% |
| 1975 | 1.70 million ha | -6.3% |
| 1976 | 1.59 million ha | -6.2% |
| 1977 | 1.46 million ha | -8.3% |
| 1978 | 1.48 million ha | +1.3% |
| 1979 | 1.43 million ha | -3.5% |
| 1980 | 1.38 million ha | -3.2% |
| 1981 | 1.31 million ha | -5.4% |
| 1982 | 1.26 million ha | -3.3% |
| 1983 | 1.22 million ha | -3.3% |
| 1984 | 1.14 million ha | -7.1% |
| 1985 | 1.08 million ha | -5.3% |
| 1986 | 978,086 ha | -9.1% |
| 1987 | 946,656 ha | -3.2% |
| 1988 | 844,065 ha | -10.8% |
| 1989 | 861,631 ha | +2.1% |
| 1990 | 763,549 ha | -11.4% |
| 1991 | 790,043 ha | +3.5% |
| 1992 | 586,834 ha | -25.7% |
| 1993 | 537,224 ha | -8.5% |
| 1994 | 661,371 ha | +23.1% |
| 1995 | 798,503 ha | +20.7% |
| 1996 | 1.01 million ha | +26.1% |
| 1997 | 850,090 ha | -15.5% |
| 1998 | 771,673 ha | -9.2% |
| 1999 | 749,398 ha | -2.9% |
| 2000 | 702,565 ha | -6.2% |
| 2001 | 694,289 ha | -1.2% |
| 2002 | 782,116 ha | +12.6% |
| 2003 | 805,544 ha | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 807,003 ha | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 730,663 ha | -9.5% |
| 2006 | 536,312 ha | -26.6% |
| 2007 | 496,500 ha | -7.4% |
| 2008 | 418,420 ha | -15.7% |
| 2009 | 518,766 ha | +24.0% |
| 2010 | 579,500 ha | +11.7% |
| 2011 | 647,622 ha | +11.8% |
| 2012 | 591,214 ha | -8.7% |
| 2013 | 500,712 ha | -15.3% |
| 2014 | 605,539 ha | +20.9% |
| 2015 | 666,295 ha | +10.0% |
| 2016 | 674,868 ha | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 813,920 ha | +20.6% |
| 2018 | 810,777 ha | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 755,302 ha | -6.8% |
| 2020 | 700,514 ha | -7.3% |
| 2021 | 688,760 ha | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 678,172 ha | -1.5% |
| 2023 | 906,586 ha | +33.7% |
| 2024 | 856,494 ha | -5.5% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Southern Europe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | +33.7% | 678,172 ha | 906,586 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.40 million ha | 2.42 million ha | 4.20 million ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.77 million ha | 1.43 million ha | 2.31 million ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.10 million ha | 844,065 ha | 1.38 million ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 751,530 ha | 537,224 ha | 1.01 million ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 649,218 ha | 418,420 ha | 807,003 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 664,575 ha | 500,712 ha | 813,920 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 766,105 ha | 678,172 ha | 906,586 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Southern Europe
- 23 Pakistan 1.17 million ha compare
- 24 Kazakhstan 978,777 ha compare
- 24 Kazakhstan 978,777 ha compare
- 26 Uganda 963,736 ha compare
- 27 Cameroon 888,229 ha compare
- 28 Ethiopia PDR 856,510 ha compare
- 29 Malawi 856,202 ha compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — area harvested in Southern Europe?
- Pulses, total — area harvested in Southern Europe was 856,494 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Southern Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 4.20 million ha in 1961.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Southern Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 418,420 ha in 2008.
- How does Southern Europe rank for pulses, total — area harvested?
- Southern Europe ranks 26th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — area harvested rising or falling in Southern Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Southern Europe 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.