Pulses, Total — Production in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Pulses, Total — Production was 138,533 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Production in Afghanistan, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, pulses, total — production in Afghanistan stood at 138,533 t. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 9.1% on the previous year and up 130.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — production in Afghanistan peaked at 138,533 t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 15,000 t, in 1967.
Afghanistan ranks 86th 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 — Production in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 18,000 t | — |
| 1962 | 18,600 t | +3.3% |
| 1963 | 19,600 t | +5.4% |
| 1964 | 20,600 t | +5.1% |
| 1965 | 21,700 t | +5.3% |
| 1966 | 22,600 t | +4.1% |
| 1967 | 15,000 t | -33.6% |
| 1968 | 24,600 t | +64.0% |
| 1969 | 25,600 t | +4.1% |
| 1970 | 26,700 t | +4.3% |
| 1971 | 25,000 t | -6.4% |
| 1972 | 29,400 t | +17.6% |
| 1973 | 32,400 t | +10.2% |
| 1974 | 31,700 t | -2.2% |
| 1975 | 32,000 t | +0.9% |
| 1976 | 33,800 t | +5.6% |
| 1977 | 35,000 t | +3.6% |
| 1978 | 36,000 t | +2.9% |
| 1979 | 37,000 t | +2.8% |
| 1980 | 41,000 t | +10.8% |
| 1981 | 44,600 t | +8.8% |
| 1982 | 36,400 t | -18.4% |
| 1983 | 36,200 t | -0.5% |
| 1984 | 36,800 t | +1.7% |
| 1985 | 43,000 t | +16.8% |
| 1986 | 37,100 t | -13.7% |
| 1987 | 37,600 t | +1.3% |
| 1988 | 32,000 t | -14.9% |
| 1989 | 29,000 t | -9.4% |
| 1990 | 33,000 t | +13.8% |
| 1991 | 34,800 t | +5.5% |
| 1992 | 35,000 t | +0.6% |
| 1993 | 40,000 t | +14.3% |
| 1994 | 45,000 t | +12.5% |
| 1995 | 50,000 t | +11.1% |
| 1996 | 65,000 t | +30.0% |
| 1997 | 50,000 t | -23.1% |
| 1998 | 47,028 t | -5.9% |
| 1999 | 45,221 t | -3.8% |
| 2000 | 47,016 t | +4.0% |
| 2001 | 47,329 t | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 47,585 t | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 42,100 t | -11.5% |
| 2004 | 42,000 t | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 47,642 t | +13.4% |
| 2006 | 42,100 t | -11.6% |
| 2007 | 40,505 t | -3.8% |
| 2008 | 51,000 t | +25.9% |
| 2009 | 50,000 t | -2.0% |
| 2010 | 53,300 t | +6.6% |
| 2011 | 67,000 t | +25.7% |
| 2012 | 69,000 t | +3.0% |
| 2013 | 60,000 t | -13.0% |
| 2014 | 60,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 106,651 t | +77.8% |
| 2016 | 81,054 t | -24.0% |
| 2017 | 35,964 t | -55.6% |
| 2018 | 41,107 t | +14.3% |
| 2019 | 44,133 t | +7.4% |
| 2020 | 82,430 t | +86.8% |
| 2021 | 96,903 t | +17.6% |
| 2022 | 106,676 t | +10.1% |
| 2023 | 127,009 t | +19.1% |
| 2024 | 138,533 t | +9.1% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 138,533 t is below the median for low income countries, which is 214,707 t, 65% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 138,533 t is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 13,981 t, 9.9× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pulses, Total — Production in Afghanistan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +86.8% | 44,133 t | 82,430 t |
| 2015 | +77.8% | 60,000 t | 106,651 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 20,700 t | 15,000 t | 25,600 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 31,900 t | 25,000 t | 37,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 37,370 t | 29,000 t | 44,600 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 44,505 t | 33,000 t | 65,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 45,728 t | 40,505 t | 51,000 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 61,821 t | 35,964 t | 106,651 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 110,310 t | 82,430 t | 138,533 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
More agriculture & rural data for Afghanistan
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.1522 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0005 hectares per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1847 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.2358 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0022 hectares per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.8814 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 2.31 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3429 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 142.96 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.47 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — production in Afghanistan?
- Pulses, total — production in Afghanistan was 138,533 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — production recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 138,533 t in 2024.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — production recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,000 t in 1967.
- How does Afghanistan rank for pulses, total — production?
- Afghanistan ranks 86th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — production rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 130.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Pulses, Total — Production. 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.