Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Pulses, Total — Area harvested was 168,843 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Zimbabwe, 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 Zimbabwe is 168,843 ha, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 36.7% on the previous year and up 46.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — area harvested in Zimbabwe peaked at 266,733 ha in 2023 and was at its lowest, 19,817 ha, in 1999.
Zimbabwe ranks 69th 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 Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 32,731 ha | — |
| 1962 | 32,595 ha | -0.4% |
| 1963 | 31,954 ha | -2.0% |
| 1964 | 31,174 ha | -2.4% |
| 1965 | 36,436 ha | +16.9% |
| 1966 | 42,000 ha | +15.3% |
| 1967 | 42,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 42,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 42,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 40,200 ha | -4.3% |
| 1971 | 42,200 ha | +5.0% |
| 1972 | 42,300 ha | +0.2% |
| 1973 | 43,300 ha | +2.4% |
| 1974 | 45,300 ha | +4.6% |
| 1975 | 45,400 ha | +0.2% |
| 1976 | 46,400 ha | +2.2% |
| 1977 | 47,500 ha | +2.4% |
| 1978 | 42,500 ha | -10.5% |
| 1979 | 42,600 ha | +0.2% |
| 1980 | 42,600 ha | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 36,864 ha | -13.5% |
| 1982 | 65,225 ha | +76.9% |
| 1983 | 66,200 ha | +1.5% |
| 1984 | 66,400 ha | +0.3% |
| 1985 | 67,600 ha | +1.8% |
| 1986 | 68,800 ha | +1.8% |
| 1987 | 70,000 ha | +1.7% |
| 1988 | 71,200 ha | +1.7% |
| 1989 | 71,800 ha | +0.8% |
| 1990 | 72,730 ha | +1.3% |
| 1991 | 73,258 ha | +0.7% |
| 1992 | 64,745 ha | -11.6% |
| 1993 | 66,235 ha | +2.3% |
| 1994 | 77,264 ha | +16.7% |
| 1995 | 62,959 ha | -18.5% |
| 1996 | 21,012 ha | -66.6% |
| 1997 | 21,738 ha | +3.5% |
| 1998 | 25,311 ha | +16.4% |
| 1999 | 19,817 ha | -21.7% |
| 2000 | 20,638 ha | +4.1% |
| 2001 | 20,889 ha | +1.2% |
| 2002 | 20,436 ha | -2.2% |
| 2003 | 21,095 ha | +3.2% |
| 2004 | 74,362 ha | +252.5% |
| 2005 | 53,343 ha | -28.3% |
| 2006 | 72,529 ha | +36.0% |
| 2007 | 80,105 ha | +10.4% |
| 2008 | 71,258 ha | -11.0% |
| 2009 | 68,695 ha | -3.6% |
| 2010 | 85,059 ha | +23.8% |
| 2011 | 59,531 ha | -30.0% |
| 2012 | 121,952 ha | +104.9% |
| 2013 | 146,226 ha | +19.9% |
| 2014 | 115,044 ha | -21.3% |
| 2015 | 126,582 ha | +10.0% |
| 2016 | 111,443 ha | -12.0% |
| 2017 | 115,582 ha | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 116,342 ha | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 187,756 ha | +61.4% |
| 2020 | 182,682 ha | -2.7% |
| 2021 | 206,503 ha | +13.0% |
| 2022 | 224,324 ha | +8.6% |
| 2023 | 266,733 ha | +18.9% |
| 2024 | 168,843 ha | -36.7% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 168,843 ha is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 104,710 ha, 1.6× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 168,843 ha is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 148,592 ha, 1.1× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Zimbabwe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +252.5% | 21,095 ha | 74,362 ha |
| 2012 | +104.9% | 59,531 ha | 121,952 ha |
| 1982 | +76.9% | 36,864 ha | 65,225 ha |
| 1996 | -66.6% | 62,959 ha | 21,012 ha |
| 2019 | +61.4% | 116,342 ha | 187,756 ha |
| 2024 | -36.7% | 266,733 ha | 168,843 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 36,988 ha | 31,174 ha | 42,000 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 43,770 ha | 40,200 ha | 47,500 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 62,669 ha | 36,864 ha | 71,800 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 50,507 ha | 19,817 ha | 77,264 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 50,335 ha | 20,436 ha | 80,105 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 118,552 ha | 59,531 ha | 187,756 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 209,817 ha | 168,843 ha | 266,733 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Zimbabwe
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.42 % 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 0.1777 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.2864 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.8916 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 34.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0947 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 286.19 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.8815 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — area harvested in Zimbabwe?
- Pulses, total — area harvested in Zimbabwe was 168,843 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 266,733 ha in 2023.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 19,817 ha in 1999.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for pulses, total — area harvested?
- Zimbabwe ranks 69th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — area harvested rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.