Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Switzerland
Switzerland: Pulses, Total — Area harvested was 3,964 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Switzerland, 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 Switzerland is 3,964 ha, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.3% on the previous year and down 8.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — area harvested in Switzerland peaked at 5,652 ha in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0 ha, in 1961.
Switzerland ranks 178th of 223 countries on this measure, 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 Switzerland, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 ha | — |
| 1962 | 0 ha | — |
| 1963 | 0 ha | — |
| 1964 | 0 ha | — |
| 1965 | 0 ha | — |
| 1966 | 0 ha | — |
| 1967 | 0 ha | — |
| 1968 | 0 ha | — |
| 1969 | 0 ha | — |
| 1970 | 0 ha | — |
| 1971 | 300 ha | — |
| 1972 | 390 ha | +30.0% |
| 1973 | 720 ha | +84.6% |
| 1974 | 1,310 ha | +81.9% |
| 1975 | 1,087 ha | -17.0% |
| 1976 | 650 ha | -40.2% |
| 1977 | 220 ha | -66.2% |
| 1978 | 200 ha | -9.1% |
| 1979 | 150 ha | -25.0% |
| 1980 | 252 ha | +68.0% |
| 1981 | 190 ha | -24.6% |
| 1982 | 260 ha | +36.8% |
| 1983 | 579 ha | +122.7% |
| 1984 | 600 ha | +3.6% |
| 1985 | 718 ha | +19.7% |
| 1986 | 962 ha | +34.0% |
| 1987 | 1,354 ha | +40.7% |
| 1988 | 1,300 ha | -4.0% |
| 1989 | 1,500 ha | +15.4% |
| 1990 | 1,835 ha | +22.3% |
| 1991 | 2,150 ha | +17.2% |
| 1992 | 2,790 ha | +29.8% |
| 1993 | 2,520 ha | -9.7% |
| 1994 | 2,250 ha | -10.7% |
| 1995 | 2,228 ha | -1.0% |
| 1996 | 2,334 ha | +4.8% |
| 1997 | 3,305 ha | +41.6% |
| 1998 | 2,866 ha | -13.3% |
| 1999 | 2,950 ha | +2.9% |
| 2000 | 2,855 ha | -3.2% |
| 2001 | 3,275 ha | +14.7% |
| 2002 | 4,375 ha | +33.6% |
| 2003 | 5,401 ha | +23.5% |
| 2004 | 4,925 ha | -8.8% |
| 2005 | 5,178 ha | +5.1% |
| 2006 | 5,652 ha | +9.2% |
| 2007 | 5,609 ha | -0.8% |
| 2008 | 4,604 ha | -17.9% |
| 2009 | 4,036 ha | -12.3% |
| 2010 | 3,816 ha | -5.5% |
| 2011 | 3,860 ha | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 3,827 ha | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 4,111 ha | +7.4% |
| 2014 | 4,329 ha | +5.3% |
| 2015 | 5,016 ha | +15.9% |
| 2016 | 5,314 ha | +5.9% |
| 2017 | 5,630 ha | +5.9% |
| 2018 | 5,433 ha | -3.5% |
| 2019 | 5,039 ha | -7.3% |
| 2020 | 5,080 ha | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 4,880 ha | -3.9% |
| 2022 | 4,091 ha | -16.2% |
| 2023 | 3,953 ha | -3.4% |
| 2024 | 3,964 ha | +0.3% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 3,964 ha is below the median for high income countries, which is 18,940 ha, 21% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 3,964 ha is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 25,790 ha, 15% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Switzerland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | +122.7% | 260 ha | 579 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 ha | 0 ha | 0 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 502.7 ha | 0 ha | 1,310 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 771.5 ha | 190 ha | 1,500 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,523 ha | 1,835 ha | 3,305 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,591 ha | 2,855 ha | 5,652 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,638 ha | 3,816 ha | 5,630 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,394 ha | 3,953 ha | 5,080 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Switzerland
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.1556 % 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 0.0462 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.206 % 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 0.1636 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0064 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 739.83 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.8806 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — area harvested in Switzerland?
- Pulses, total — area harvested in Switzerland was 3,964 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 5,652 ha in 2006.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 ha in 1961.
- How does Switzerland rank for pulses, total — area harvested?
- Switzerland ranks 178th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — area harvested rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland 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.