Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Zambia
Zambia: Pulses, Total — Area harvested was 142,145 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Zambia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 142,145 ha for pulses, total — area harvested in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 33.6% on the previous year and down 22.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — area harvested in Zambia peaked at 213,950 ha in 2023 and was at its lowest, 7,550 ha, in 1984.
Zambia ranks 73rd of 223 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Zambia, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 12,500 ha | — |
| 1962 | 12,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 13,750 ha | +10.0% |
| 1964 | 15,000 ha | +9.1% |
| 1965 | 16,250 ha | +8.3% |
| 1966 | 17,500 ha | +7.7% |
| 1967 | 18,750 ha | +7.1% |
| 1968 | 20,000 ha | +6.7% |
| 1969 | 20,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 21,250 ha | +6.2% |
| 1971 | 21,250 ha | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 23,500 ha | +10.6% |
| 1973 | 24,200 ha | +3.0% |
| 1974 | 19,100 ha | -21.1% |
| 1975 | 10,000 ha | -47.6% |
| 1976 | 19,000 ha | +90.0% |
| 1977 | 29,000 ha | +52.6% |
| 1978 | 21,000 ha | -27.6% |
| 1979 | 22,000 ha | +4.8% |
| 1980 | 22,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 14,400 ha | -34.5% |
| 1982 | 14,350 ha | -0.3% |
| 1983 | 17,650 ha | +23.0% |
| 1984 | 7,550 ha | -57.2% |
| 1985 | 8,346 ha | +10.5% |
| 1986 | 19,683 ha | +135.8% |
| 1987 | 23,637 ha | +20.1% |
| 1988 | 17,550 ha | -25.8% |
| 1989 | 18,665 ha | +6.4% |
| 1990 | 26,435 ha | +41.6% |
| 1991 | 51,840 ha | +96.1% |
| 1992 | 63,208 ha | +21.9% |
| 1993 | 76,489 ha | +21.0% |
| 1994 | 86,637 ha | +13.3% |
| 1995 | 80,090 ha | -7.6% |
| 1996 | 81,706 ha | +2.0% |
| 1997 | 51,685 ha | -36.7% |
| 1998 | 53,286 ha | +3.1% |
| 1999 | 64,021 ha | +20.1% |
| 2000 | 72,576 ha | +13.4% |
| 2001 | 74,319 ha | +2.4% |
| 2002 | 68,128 ha | -8.3% |
| 2003 | 78,617 ha | +15.4% |
| 2004 | 78,773 ha | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 81,887 ha | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 96,462 ha | +17.8% |
| 2007 | 86,025 ha | -10.8% |
| 2008 | 116,624 ha | +35.6% |
| 2009 | 145,033 ha | +24.4% |
| 2010 | 151,163 ha | +4.2% |
| 2011 | 135,928 ha | -10.1% |
| 2012 | 156,960 ha | +15.5% |
| 2013 | 172,134 ha | +9.7% |
| 2014 | 183,419 ha | +6.6% |
| 2015 | 159,584 ha | -13.0% |
| 2016 | 174,534 ha | +9.4% |
| 2017 | 172,864 ha | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 161,010 ha | -6.9% |
| 2019 | 162,067 ha | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 181,617 ha | +12.1% |
| 2021 | 184,862 ha | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 182,743 ha | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 213,950 ha | +17.1% |
| 2024 | 142,145 ha | -33.6% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 142,145 ha is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 104,710 ha, 1.4× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 142,145 ha is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 148,592 ha, 96% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Zambia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | +135.8% | 8,346 ha | 19,683 ha |
| 1991 | +96.1% | 26,435 ha | 51,840 ha |
| 1976 | +90.0% | 10,000 ha | 19,000 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 16,250 ha | 12,500 ha | 20,000 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 21,030 ha | 10,000 ha | 29,000 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 16,383 ha | 7,550 ha | 23,637 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 63,540 ha | 26,435 ha | 86,637 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 89,844 ha | 68,128 ha | 145,033 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 162,966 ha | 135,928 ha | 183,419 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 181,063 ha | 142,145 ha | 213,950 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Zambia
- 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 0.1752 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 0.0008 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 1.09 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 65.37 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0411 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 54.11 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.97 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — area harvested in Zambia?
- Pulses, total — area harvested in Zambia was 142,145 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 213,950 ha in 2023.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,550 ha in 1984.
- How does Zambia rank for pulses, total — area harvested?
- Zambia ranks 73rd out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — area harvested rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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.