Pulses, Total — Production in Bhutan
Bhutan: Pulses, Total — Production was 2,726 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Production in Bhutan, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pulses, total — production in Bhutan is 2,726 t, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 10.3% on the previous year and down 29.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — production in Bhutan peaked at 6,034 t in 2007 and was at its lowest, 743.87 t, in 1991.
That places Bhutan 189th out of 223 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pulses, Total — Production in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 800 t | — |
| 1962 | 850 t | +6.2% |
| 1963 | 900 t | +5.9% |
| 1964 | 950 t | +5.6% |
| 1965 | 1,000 t | +5.3% |
| 1966 | 1,050 t | +5.0% |
| 1967 | 1,100 t | +4.8% |
| 1968 | 1,150 t | +4.5% |
| 1969 | 1,200 t | +4.3% |
| 1970 | 1,300 t | +8.3% |
| 1971 | 1,400 t | +7.7% |
| 1972 | 1,500 t | +7.1% |
| 1973 | 1,600 t | +6.7% |
| 1974 | 1,700 t | +6.2% |
| 1975 | 1,800 t | +5.9% |
| 1976 | 1,900 t | +5.6% |
| 1977 | 2,000 t | +5.3% |
| 1978 | 2,100 t | +5.0% |
| 1979 | 2,200 t | +4.8% |
| 1980 | 2,300 t | +4.5% |
| 1981 | 2,400 t | +4.3% |
| 1982 | 2,420 t | +0.8% |
| 1983 | 2,500 t | +3.3% |
| 1984 | 2,600 t | +4.0% |
| 1985 | 2,700 t | +3.8% |
| 1986 | 2,800 t | +3.7% |
| 1987 | 3,800 t | +35.7% |
| 1988 | 1,500 t | -60.5% |
| 1989 | 1,600 t | +6.7% |
| 1990 | 1,327 t | -17.1% |
| 1991 | 743.87 t | -43.9% |
| 1992 | 781.8 t | +5.1% |
| 1993 | 792.49 t | +1.4% |
| 1994 | 803.25 t | +1.4% |
| 1995 | 814.08 t | +1.3% |
| 1996 | 824.97 t | +1.3% |
| 1997 | 835.93 t | +1.3% |
| 1998 | 846.96 t | +1.3% |
| 1999 | 858.06 t | +1.3% |
| 2000 | 869.24 t | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 880.48 t | +1.3% |
| 2002 | 891.8 t | +1.3% |
| 2003 | 1,153 t | +29.3% |
| 2004 | 2,257 t | +95.7% |
| 2005 | 5,857 t | +159.5% |
| 2006 | 5,538 t | -5.4% |
| 2007 | 6,034 t | +9.0% |
| 2008 | 3,475 t | -42.4% |
| 2009 | 2,524 t | -27.4% |
| 2010 | 2,813 t | +11.5% |
| 2011 | 3,220 t | +14.5% |
| 2012 | 3,372 t | +4.7% |
| 2013 | 3,443 t | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 3,869 t | +12.4% |
| 2015 | 3,704 t | -4.3% |
| 2016 | 3,651 t | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 3,258 t | -10.8% |
| 2018 | 3,506 t | +7.6% |
| 2019 | 3,700 t | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 3,916 t | +5.8% |
| 2021 | 2,482 t | -36.6% |
| 2022 | 2,495 t | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 2,473 t | -0.9% |
| 2024 | 2,726 t | +10.3% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 2,726 t is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 99,252 t, 3% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 2,726 t is below the median for South Asia, which is 145,001 t, 2% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pulses, Total — Production in Bhutan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +159.5% | 2,257 t | 5,857 t |
| 2004 | +95.7% | 1,153 t | 2,257 t |
| 1988 | -60.5% | 3,800 t | 1,500 t |
| 1991 | -43.9% | 1,327 t | 743.87 t |
| 2008 | -42.4% | 6,034 t | 3,475 t |
| 2021 | -36.6% | 3,916 t | 2,482 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,000 t | 800 t | 1,200 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,750 t | 1,300 t | 2,200 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,462 t | 1,500 t | 3,800 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 862.84 t | 743.87 t | 1,327 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,948 t | 869.24 t | 6,034 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,454 t | 2,813 t | 3,869 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,818 t | 2,473 t | 3,916 t | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Bhutan
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -11.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.068 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.49 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.5864 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 3.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1368 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 614.64 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.8653 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — production in Bhutan?
- Pulses, total — production in Bhutan was 2,726 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — production recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 6,034 t in 2007.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — production recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 743.87 t in 1991.
- How does Bhutan rank for pulses, total — production?
- Bhutan ranks 189th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — production rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bhutan 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.