Pulses, Total — Area harvested in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Pulses, Total — Area harvested was 316,189 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recorded 316,189 ha for pulses, total — area harvested in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.8% on the previous year and up 37.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — area harvested in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 366,702 ha in 2023 and was at its lowest, 39,100 ha, in 1963.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 51st of 223 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 42,896 ha | — |
| 1962 | 42,087 ha | -1.9% |
| 1963 | 39,100 ha | -7.1% |
| 1964 | 42,883 ha | +9.7% |
| 1965 | 48,200 ha | +12.4% |
| 1966 | 55,864 ha | +15.9% |
| 1967 | 72,887 ha | +30.5% |
| 1968 | 112,934 ha | +54.9% |
| 1969 | 111,581 ha | -1.2% |
| 1970 | 106,027 ha | -5.0% |
| 1971 | 85,792 ha | -19.1% |
| 1972 | 74,461 ha | -13.2% |
| 1973 | 81,343 ha | +9.2% |
| 1974 | 93,483 ha | +14.9% |
| 1975 | 69,500 ha | -25.7% |
| 1976 | 75,400 ha | +8.5% |
| 1977 | 74,000 ha | -1.9% |
| 1978 | 74,400 ha | +0.5% |
| 1979 | 78,400 ha | +5.4% |
| 1980 | 81,500 ha | +4.0% |
| 1981 | 67,000 ha | -17.8% |
| 1982 | 61,000 ha | -9.0% |
| 1983 | 81,000 ha | +32.8% |
| 1984 | 96,000 ha | +18.5% |
| 1985 | 137,000 ha | +42.7% |
| 1986 | 149,000 ha | +8.8% |
| 1987 | 207,600 ha | +39.3% |
| 1988 | 260,600 ha | +25.5% |
| 1989 | 214,600 ha | -17.7% |
| 1990 | 219,700 ha | +2.4% |
| 1991 | 223,000 ha | +1.5% |
| 1992 | 208,000 ha | -6.7% |
| 1993 | 244,000 ha | +17.3% |
| 1994 | 228,000 ha | -6.6% |
| 1995 | 195,000 ha | -14.5% |
| 1996 | 179,200 ha | -8.1% |
| 1997 | 196,800 ha | +9.8% |
| 1998 | 213,200 ha | +8.3% |
| 1999 | 202,500 ha | -5.0% |
| 2000 | 207,600 ha | +2.5% |
| 2001 | 275,400 ha | +32.7% |
| 2002 | 249,000 ha | -9.6% |
| 2003 | 235,000 ha | -5.6% |
| 2004 | 242,080 ha | +3.0% |
| 2005 | 227,100 ha | -6.2% |
| 2006 | 228,200 ha | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 160,800 ha | -29.5% |
| 2008 | 148,176 ha | -7.9% |
| 2009 | 228,000 ha | +53.9% |
| 2010 | 275,000 ha | +20.6% |
| 2011 | 211,000 ha | -23.3% |
| 2012 | 167,000 ha | -20.9% |
| 2013 | 196,500 ha | +17.7% |
| 2014 | 229,438 ha | +16.8% |
| 2015 | 263,351 ha | +14.8% |
| 2016 | 321,600 ha | +22.1% |
| 2017 | 327,800 ha | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 284,746 ha | -13.1% |
| 2019 | 271,299 ha | -4.7% |
| 2020 | 323,684 ha | +19.3% |
| 2021 | 340,661 ha | +5.2% |
| 2022 | 361,051 ha | +6.0% |
| 2023 | 366,702 ha | +1.6% |
| 2024 | 316,189 ha | -13.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 63,159 ha | 39,100 ha | 112,934 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 81,281 ha | 69,500 ha | 106,027 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 135,530 ha | 61,000 ha | 260,600 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 210,940 ha | 179,200 ha | 244,000 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 220,136 ha | 148,176 ha | 275,400 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 254,773 ha | 167,000 ha | 327,800 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 341,657 ha | 316,189 ha | 366,702 ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — area harvested in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Pulses, total — area harvested in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 316,189 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 366,702 ha in 2023.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 39,100 ha in 1963.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for pulses, total — area harvested?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 51st out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — area harvested rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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.