Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Western Europe
Western Europe: Pulses, Total — Area harvested was 605,784 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Western Europe, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Western Europe recorded 605,784 ha for pulses, total — area harvested in 2024.
That represents a change of down 2.8% on the previous year and up 66.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — area harvested in Western Europe peaked at 932,612 ha in 1998 and was at its lowest, 146,300 ha, in 1973.
Western Europe ranks 28th of 30 groups 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 Western Europe, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 338,943 ha | — |
| 1962 | 330,398 ha | -2.5% |
| 1963 | 323,898 ha | -2.0% |
| 1964 | 303,574 ha | -6.3% |
| 1965 | 279,567 ha | -7.9% |
| 1966 | 264,623 ha | -5.3% |
| 1967 | 243,889 ha | -7.8% |
| 1968 | 212,842 ha | -12.7% |
| 1969 | 205,306 ha | -3.5% |
| 1970 | 199,732 ha | -2.7% |
| 1971 | 196,387 ha | -1.7% |
| 1972 | 158,195 ha | -19.4% |
| 1973 | 146,300 ha | -7.5% |
| 1974 | 155,800 ha | +6.5% |
| 1975 | 176,051 ha | +13.0% |
| 1976 | 159,403 ha | -9.5% |
| 1977 | 152,936 ha | -4.1% |
| 1978 | 161,041 ha | +5.3% |
| 1979 | 168,479 ha | +4.6% |
| 1980 | 183,431 ha | +8.9% |
| 1981 | 192,091 ha | +4.7% |
| 1982 | 255,526 ha | +33.0% |
| 1983 | 297,514 ha | +16.4% |
| 1984 | 335,382 ha | +12.7% |
| 1985 | 387,695 ha | +15.6% |
| 1986 | 538,790 ha | +39.0% |
| 1987 | 806,389 ha | +49.7% |
| 1988 | 829,362 ha | +2.8% |
| 1989 | 886,453 ha | +6.9% |
| 1990 | 910,239 ha | +2.7% |
| 1991 | 839,869 ha | -7.7% |
| 1992 | 856,228 ha | +1.9% |
| 1993 | 921,309 ha | +7.6% |
| 1994 | 850,040 ha | -7.7% |
| 1995 | 739,066 ha | -13.1% |
| 1996 | 730,097 ha | -1.2% |
| 1997 | 872,199 ha | +19.5% |
| 1998 | 932,612 ha | +6.9% |
| 1999 | 781,412 ha | -16.2% |
| 2000 | 700,800 ha | -10.3% |
| 2001 | 727,276 ha | +3.8% |
| 2002 | 668,542 ha | -8.1% |
| 2003 | 737,538 ha | +10.3% |
| 2004 | 694,938 ha | -5.8% |
| 2005 | 663,225 ha | -4.6% |
| 2006 | 536,606 ha | -19.1% |
| 2007 | 390,448 ha | -27.2% |
| 2008 | 296,271 ha | -24.1% |
| 2009 | 330,515 ha | +11.6% |
| 2010 | 560,306 ha | +69.5% |
| 2011 | 429,711 ha | -23.3% |
| 2012 | 334,957 ha | -22.1% |
| 2013 | 317,987 ha | -5.1% |
| 2014 | 363,178 ha | +14.2% |
| 2015 | 480,310 ha | +32.3% |
| 2016 | 522,316 ha | +8.7% |
| 2017 | 546,161 ha | +4.6% |
| 2018 | 492,823 ha | -9.8% |
| 2019 | 510,169 ha | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 612,910 ha | +20.1% |
| 2021 | 638,310 ha | +4.1% |
| 2022 | 583,481 ha | -8.6% |
| 2023 | 623,523 ha | +6.9% |
| 2024 | 605,784 ha | -2.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 278,116 ha | 205,306 ha | 338,943 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 167,432 ha | 146,300 ha | 199,732 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 471,263 ha | 183,431 ha | 886,453 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 843,307 ha | 730,097 ha | 932,612 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 574,616 ha | 296,271 ha | 737,538 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 455,792 ha | 317,987 ha | 560,306 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 612,802 ha | 583,481 ha | 638,310 ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — area harvested in Western Europe?
- Pulses, total — area harvested in Western Europe was 605,784 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Western Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 932,612 ha in 1998.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Western Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 146,300 ha in 1973.
- How does Western Europe rank for pulses, total — area harvested?
- Western Europe ranks 28th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — area harvested rising or falling in Western Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 66.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western 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.