Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Tunisia
Tunisia: Pulses, Total — Area harvested was 104,682 ha in 2024. ▼ Falling
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Tunisia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, pulses, total — area harvested in Tunisia stood at 104,682 ha.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.6% on the previous year and up 2.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — area harvested in Tunisia peaked at 173,400 ha in 1980 and was at its lowest, 57,416 ha, in 1962.
That places Tunisia 83rd out of 223 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 64 years of available data.
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 62,009 ha | — |
| 1962 | 57,416 ha | -7.4% |
| 1963 | 71,000 ha | +23.7% |
| 1964 | 84,000 ha | +18.3% |
| 1965 | 60,500 ha | -28.0% |
| 1966 | 92,500 ha | +52.9% |
| 1967 | 98,500 ha | +6.5% |
| 1968 | 89,500 ha | -9.1% |
| 1969 | 96,000 ha | +7.3% |
| 1970 | 96,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 104,000 ha | +8.3% |
| 1972 | 121,000 ha | +16.3% |
| 1973 | 125,600 ha | +3.8% |
| 1974 | 142,800 ha | +13.7% |
| 1975 | 144,800 ha | +1.4% |
| 1976 | 147,600 ha | +1.9% |
| 1977 | 105,800 ha | -28.3% |
| 1978 | 127,600 ha | +20.6% |
| 1979 | 148,900 ha | +16.7% |
| 1980 | 173,400 ha | +16.5% |
| 1981 | 154,300 ha | -11.0% |
| 1982 | 149,660 ha | -3.0% |
| 1983 | 142,300 ha | -4.9% |
| 1984 | 99,640 ha | -30.0% |
| 1985 | 144,700 ha | +45.2% |
| 1986 | 113,800 ha | -21.4% |
| 1987 | 113,400 ha | -0.4% |
| 1988 | 70,114 ha | -38.2% |
| 1989 | 98,130 ha | +40.0% |
| 1990 | 113,430 ha | +15.6% |
| 1991 | 138,520 ha | +22.1% |
| 1992 | 132,033 ha | -4.7% |
| 1993 | 122,060 ha | -7.6% |
| 1994 | 103,543 ha | -15.2% |
| 1995 | 84,257 ha | -18.6% |
| 1996 | 106,411 ha | +26.3% |
| 1997 | 81,013 ha | -23.9% |
| 1998 | 85,922 ha | +6.1% |
| 1999 | 94,401 ha | +9.9% |
| 2000 | 91,939 ha | -2.6% |
| 2001 | 87,621 ha | -4.7% |
| 2002 | 79,577 ha | -9.2% |
| 2003 | 85,170 ha | +7.0% |
| 2004 | 86,304 ha | +1.3% |
| 2005 | 83,586 ha | -3.1% |
| 2006 | 89,458 ha | +7.0% |
| 2007 | 95,055 ha | +6.3% |
| 2008 | 97,656 ha | +2.7% |
| 2009 | 101,023 ha | +3.4% |
| 2010 | 101,331 ha | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 103,521 ha | +2.2% |
| 2012 | 105,304 ha | +1.7% |
| 2013 | 108,788 ha | +3.3% |
| 2014 | 101,955 ha | -6.3% |
| 2015 | 97,069 ha | -4.8% |
| 2016 | 107,611 ha | +10.9% |
| 2017 | 104,165 ha | -3.2% |
| 2018 | 103,030 ha | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 111,138 ha | +7.9% |
| 2020 | 99,456 ha | -10.5% |
| 2021 | 103,627 ha | +4.2% |
| 2022 | 97,590 ha | -5.8% |
| 2023 | 102,067 ha | +4.6% |
| 2024 | 104,682 ha | +2.6% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 104,682 ha is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 104,710 ha, 100% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 104,682 ha is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 12,076 ha, 8.7× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 79,047 ha | 57,416 ha | 98,500 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 126,410 ha | 96,000 ha | 148,900 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 125,944 ha | 70,114 ha | 173,400 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 106,159 ha | 81,013 ha | 138,520 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 89,739 ha | 79,577 ha | 101,023 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 104,391 ha | 97,069 ha | 111,138 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 101,484 ha | 97,590 ha | 104,682 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
- 80 Colombia 106,173 ha compare
- 81 Kyrgyzstan 104,739 ha compare
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- 84 El Salvador 101,544 ha compare
- 85 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 100,417 ha compare
- 86 Mauritania 96,899 ha compare
- 86 Mauritania 96,899 ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Tunisia
- 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 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.4009 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 0.7856 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 18.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1029 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 479.33 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.5867 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — area harvested in Tunisia?
- Pulses, total — area harvested in Tunisia was 104,682 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 173,400 ha in 1980.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 57,416 ha in 1962.
- How does Tunisia rank for pulses, total — area harvested?
- Tunisia ranks 83rd out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — area harvested rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Tunisia 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.