Pulses, Total — Production in France
France: Pulses, Total — Production was 841,760 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Production in France, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, pulses, total — production in France stood at 841,760 t.
That represents a change of down 15.9% on the previous year and down 3.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — production in France peaked at 3.75 million t in 1993 and was at its lowest, 87,700 t, in 1972.
That places France 29th out of 223 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pulses, Total — Production in France, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 175,120 t | — |
| 1962 | 148,777 t | -15.0% |
| 1963 | 164,534 t | +10.6% |
| 1964 | 118,836 t | -27.8% |
| 1965 | 128,174 t | +7.9% |
| 1966 | 141,284 t | +10.2% |
| 1967 | 114,292 t | -19.1% |
| 1968 | 116,960 t | +2.3% |
| 1969 | 106,300 t | -9.1% |
| 1970 | 152,970 t | +43.9% |
| 1971 | 145,930 t | -4.6% |
| 1972 | 87,700 t | -39.9% |
| 1973 | 92,250 t | +5.2% |
| 1974 | 105,470 t | +14.3% |
| 1975 | 178,622 t | +69.4% |
| 1976 | 103,055 t | -42.3% |
| 1977 | 158,648 t | +53.9% |
| 1978 | 199,700 t | +25.9% |
| 1979 | 276,200 t | +38.3% |
| 1980 | 359,018 t | +30.0% |
| 1981 | 385,100 t | +7.3% |
| 1982 | 597,600 t | +55.2% |
| 1983 | 751,000 t | +25.7% |
| 1984 | 919,900 t | +22.5% |
| 1985 | 1.14 million t | +23.5% |
| 1986 | 1.35 million t | +18.7% |
| 1987 | 2.07 million t | +53.6% |
| 1988 | 2.82 million t | +36.2% |
| 1989 | 2.90 million t | +2.9% |
| 1990 | 3.72 million t | +28.2% |
| 1991 | 3.30 million t | -11.3% |
| 1992 | 3.40 million t | +3.0% |
| 1993 | 3.75 million t | +10.3% |
| 1994 | 3.45 million t | -7.9% |
| 1995 | 2.77 million t | -19.7% |
| 1996 | 2.63 million t | -5.1% |
| 1997 | 3.12 million t | +18.7% |
| 1998 | 3.32 million t | +6.2% |
| 1999 | 2.73 million t | -17.7% |
| 2000 | 2.10 million t | -23.1% |
| 2001 | 1.87 million t | -10.8% |
| 2002 | 2.03 million t | +8.5% |
| 2003 | 1.94 million t | -4.5% |
| 2004 | 2.09 million t | +7.7% |
| 2005 | 1.75 million t | -16.1% |
| 2006 | 1.35 million t | -22.8% |
| 2007 | 877,417 t | -35.2% |
| 2008 | 795,419 t | -9.3% |
| 2009 | 1.02 million t | +28.4% |
| 2010 | 1.61 million t | +57.8% |
| 2011 | 1.06 million t | -34.3% |
| 2012 | 875,948 t | -17.3% |
| 2013 | 788,281 t | -10.0% |
| 2014 | 868,207 t | +10.1% |
| 2015 | 979,729 t | +12.8% |
| 2016 | 813,427 t | -17.0% |
| 2017 | 1.06 million t | +30.4% |
| 2018 | 835,170 t | -21.2% |
| 2019 | 996,810 t | +19.4% |
| 2020 | 927,480 t | -7.0% |
| 2021 | 1.00 million t | +7.9% |
| 2022 | 797,580 t | -20.3% |
| 2023 | 1.00 million t | +25.5% |
| 2024 | 841,760 t | -15.9% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 841,760 t is above the median for high income countries, which is 33,080 t, 25.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- France's 841,760 t is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 65,496 t, 12.9× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 134,920 t | 106,300 t | 175,120 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 150,054 t | 87,700 t | 276,200 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.33 million t | 359,018 t | 2.90 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.22 million t | 2.63 million t | 3.75 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.58 million t | 795,419 t | 2.10 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 988,865 t | 788,281 t | 1.61 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 913,686 t | 797,580 t | 1.00 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
- 27 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1.02 million t compare
- 28 Malawi 842,697 t compare
- 30 Argentina 840,892 t compare
- 31 Uganda 836,988 t compare
- 32 Burkina Faso 814,909 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for France
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.9478 % 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 0.2973 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.2498 % 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 0.4097 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 14.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.014 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 687.36 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.033 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — production in France?
- Pulses, total — production in France was 841,760 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — production recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 3.75 million t in 1993.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — production recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 87,700 t in 1972.
- How does France rank for pulses, total — production?
- France ranks 29th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — production rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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.