Pulses, Total — Production in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Pulses, Total — Production was 39,430 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Production in Bulgaria, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pulses, total — production in Bulgaria is 39,430 t, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 40.4% on the previous year and up 988.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — production in Bulgaria peaked at 212,327 t in 1966 and was at its lowest, 3,622 t, in 2014.
Bulgaria ranks 125th 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 Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 113,996 t | — |
| 1962 | 69,779 t | -38.8% |
| 1963 | 114,125 t | +63.6% |
| 1964 | 155,620 t | +36.4% |
| 1965 | 121,162 t | -22.1% |
| 1966 | 212,327 t | +75.2% |
| 1967 | 181,230 t | -14.6% |
| 1968 | 95,832 t | -47.1% |
| 1969 | 137,759 t | +43.8% |
| 1970 | 120,973 t | -12.2% |
| 1971 | 100,234 t | -17.1% |
| 1972 | 70,744 t | -29.4% |
| 1973 | 88,834 t | +25.6% |
| 1974 | 73,543 t | -17.2% |
| 1975 | 85,172 t | +15.8% |
| 1976 | 72,053 t | -15.4% |
| 1977 | 87,619 t | +21.6% |
| 1978 | 88,590 t | +1.1% |
| 1979 | 69,655 t | -21.4% |
| 1980 | 53,969 t | -22.5% |
| 1981 | 83,261 t | +54.3% |
| 1982 | 96,523 t | +15.9% |
| 1983 | 68,304 t | -29.2% |
| 1984 | 77,149 t | +12.9% |
| 1985 | 73,060 t | -5.3% |
| 1986 | 83,621 t | +14.5% |
| 1987 | 86,899 t | +3.9% |
| 1988 | 93,567 t | +7.7% |
| 1989 | 102,791 t | +9.9% |
| 1990 | 86,260 t | -16.1% |
| 1991 | 78,049 t | -9.5% |
| 1992 | 67,284 t | -13.8% |
| 1993 | 37,226 t | -44.7% |
| 1994 | 43,579 t | +17.1% |
| 1995 | 67,324 t | +54.5% |
| 1996 | 36,780 t | -45.4% |
| 1997 | 40,720 t | +10.7% |
| 1998 | 37,298 t | -8.4% |
| 1999 | 39,005 t | +4.6% |
| 2000 | 18,504 t | -52.6% |
| 2001 | 25,946 t | +40.2% |
| 2002 | 24,009 t | -7.5% |
| 2003 | 24,499 t | +2.0% |
| 2004 | 20,733 t | -15.4% |
| 2005 | 16,204 t | -21.8% |
| 2006 | 10,868 t | -32.9% |
| 2007 | 12,656 t | +16.5% |
| 2008 | 10,694 t | -15.5% |
| 2009 | 8,808 t | -17.6% |
| 2010 | 9,950 t | +13.0% |
| 2011 | 7,257 t | -27.1% |
| 2012 | 7,726 t | +6.5% |
| 2013 | 8,678 t | +12.3% |
| 2014 | 3,622 t | -58.3% |
| 2015 | 30,591 t | +744.6% |
| 2016 | 63,941 t | +109.0% |
| 2017 | 205,332 t | +221.1% |
| 2018 | 122,670 t | -40.3% |
| 2019 | 59,700 t | -51.3% |
| 2020 | 42,560 t | -28.7% |
| 2021 | 42,900 t | +0.8% |
| 2022 | 29,640 t | -30.9% |
| 2023 | 28,090 t | -5.2% |
| 2024 | 39,430 t | +40.4% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 39,430 t is above the median for high income countries, which is 33,080 t, 1.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 39,430 t is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 65,496 t, 60% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pulses, Total — Production in Bulgaria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +744.6% | 3,622 t | 30,591 t |
| 2017 | +221.1% | 63,941 t | 205,332 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 133,537 t | 69,779 t | 212,327 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 85,742 t | 69,655 t | 120,973 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 81,914 t | 53,969 t | 102,791 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 53,352 t | 36,780 t | 86,260 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 17,292 t | 8,808 t | 25,946 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 51,947 t | 3,622 t | 205,332 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 36,524 t | 28,090 t | 42,900 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 122 Zimbabwe 42,564 t compare
- 123 Paraguay 41,230 t compare
- 124 Belgium 41,000 t compare
- 126 Republic of Moldova 37,474 t compare
- 127 Bosnia and Herzegovina 36,580 t compare
- 128 South Sudan 35,539 t compare
- 128 South Sudan 35,539 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Bulgaria
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0715 % 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 0.5626 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0125 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.7824 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 21.46 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0247 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 503.12 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.9803 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — production in Bulgaria?
- Pulses, total — production in Bulgaria was 39,430 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — production recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 212,327 t in 1966.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — production recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,622 t in 2014.
- How does Bulgaria rank for pulses, total — production?
- Bulgaria ranks 125th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — production rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 988.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria 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.