Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Suriname
Suriname: Pulses, Total — Area harvested was 72 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Suriname, 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 Suriname is 72 ha, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 44.0% on the previous year and down 48.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — area harvested in Suriname peaked at 376 ha in 1962 and was at its lowest, 29 ha, in 2021.
That places Suriname 218th out of 223 countries 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 Suriname, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 364 ha | — |
| 1962 | 376 ha | +3.3% |
| 1963 | 247 ha | -34.3% |
| 1964 | 294 ha | +19.0% |
| 1965 | 200 ha | -32.0% |
| 1966 | 224 ha | +12.0% |
| 1967 | 249 ha | +11.2% |
| 1968 | 213 ha | -14.5% |
| 1969 | 165 ha | -22.5% |
| 1970 | 256 ha | +55.2% |
| 1971 | 147 ha | -42.6% |
| 1972 | 132 ha | -10.2% |
| 1973 | 159 ha | +20.5% |
| 1974 | 138 ha | -13.2% |
| 1975 | 129 ha | -6.5% |
| 1976 | 183 ha | +41.9% |
| 1977 | 128 ha | -30.1% |
| 1978 | 124 ha | -3.1% |
| 1979 | 223 ha | +79.8% |
| 1980 | 66 ha | -70.4% |
| 1981 | 191 ha | +189.4% |
| 1982 | 41 ha | -78.5% |
| 1983 | 36 ha | -12.2% |
| 1984 | 41 ha | +13.9% |
| 1985 | 50 ha | +22.0% |
| 1986 | 69 ha | +38.0% |
| 1987 | 80 ha | +15.9% |
| 1988 | 145 ha | +81.2% |
| 1989 | 55 ha | -62.1% |
| 1990 | 83 ha | +50.9% |
| 1991 | 120 ha | +44.6% |
| 1992 | 150 ha | +25.0% |
| 1993 | 190 ha | +26.7% |
| 1994 | 226 ha | +18.9% |
| 1995 | 220 ha | -2.7% |
| 1996 | 181 ha | -17.7% |
| 1997 | 188 ha | +3.9% |
| 1998 | 203 ha | +8.0% |
| 1999 | 227 ha | +11.8% |
| 2000 | 80 ha | -64.8% |
| 2001 | 80 ha | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 85 ha | +6.2% |
| 2003 | 80 ha | -5.9% |
| 2004 | 85 ha | +6.2% |
| 2005 | 85 ha | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 75 ha | -11.8% |
| 2007 | 94 ha | +25.3% |
| 2008 | 103 ha | +9.6% |
| 2009 | 106 ha | +2.9% |
| 2010 | 85 ha | -19.8% |
| 2011 | 80 ha | -5.9% |
| 2012 | 37 ha | -53.8% |
| 2013 | 93 ha | +151.4% |
| 2014 | 139 ha | +49.5% |
| 2015 | 154 ha | +10.8% |
| 2016 | 126 ha | -18.2% |
| 2017 | 166 ha | +31.7% |
| 2018 | 134 ha | -19.3% |
| 2019 | 99 ha | -26.1% |
| 2020 | 75 ha | -24.2% |
| 2021 | 29 ha | -61.3% |
| 2022 | 40 ha | +37.9% |
| 2023 | 50 ha | +25.0% |
| 2024 | 72 ha | +44.0% |
Suriname compared with similar countries
- Suriname's 72 ha is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 20,334 ha, 0% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Suriname's 72 ha is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 14,808 ha, 0% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 259.11 ha | 165 ha | 376 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 161.9 ha | 124 ha | 256 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 77.4 ha | 36 ha | 191 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 178.8 ha | 83 ha | 227 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 87.3 ha | 75 ha | 106 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 111.3 ha | 37 ha | 166 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 53.2 ha | 29 ha | 75 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Suriname
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -7.14 % 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 0.0711 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -5.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.0961 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 20.23 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0677 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 471.32 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.7818 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — area harvested in Suriname?
- Pulses, total — area harvested in Suriname was 72 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Suriname?
- The highest recorded value was 376 ha in 1962.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Suriname?
- The lowest recorded value was 29 ha in 2021.
- How does Suriname rank for pulses, total — area harvested?
- Suriname ranks 218th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — area harvested rising or falling in Suriname?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Suriname 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.