Pulses, Total — Production in Iraq
Iraq: Pulses, Total — Production was 3,571 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Production in Iraq, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Iraq recorded 3,571 t for pulses, total — production in 2024.
The figure is up 15.9% on the previous year and down 76.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — production in Iraq peaked at 121,171 t in 2003 and was at its lowest, 3,083 t, in 2023.
Iraq ranks 182nd of 223 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pulses, Total — Production in Iraq, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 33,797 t | — |
| 1962 | 34,399 t | +1.8% |
| 1963 | 32,934 t | -4.3% |
| 1964 | 31,876 t | -3.2% |
| 1965 | 44,089 t | +38.3% |
| 1966 | 45,442 t | +3.1% |
| 1967 | 52,028 t | +14.5% |
| 1968 | 50,168 t | -3.6% |
| 1969 | 43,035 t | -14.2% |
| 1970 | 48,816 t | +13.4% |
| 1971 | 40,765 t | -16.5% |
| 1972 | 40,159 t | -1.5% |
| 1973 | 35,148 t | -12.5% |
| 1974 | 37,073 t | +5.5% |
| 1975 | 38,671 t | +4.3% |
| 1976 | 36,991 t | -4.3% |
| 1977 | 36,940 t | -0.1% |
| 1978 | 36,922 t | -0.0% |
| 1979 | 33,400 t | -9.5% |
| 1980 | 37,000 t | +10.8% |
| 1981 | 38,700 t | +4.6% |
| 1982 | 36,500 t | -5.7% |
| 1983 | 28,400 t | -22.2% |
| 1984 | 25,900 t | -8.8% |
| 1985 | 28,000 t | +8.1% |
| 1986 | 34,250 t | +22.3% |
| 1987 | 22,800 t | -33.4% |
| 1988 | 17,770 t | -22.1% |
| 1989 | 13,450 t | -24.3% |
| 1990 | 18,200 t | +35.3% |
| 1991 | 26,420 t | +45.2% |
| 1992 | 36,565 t | +38.4% |
| 1993 | 42,820 t | +17.1% |
| 1994 | 49,995 t | +16.8% |
| 1995 | 59,655 t | +19.3% |
| 1996 | 69,250 t | +16.1% |
| 1997 | 84,505 t | +22.0% |
| 1998 | 74,146 t | -12.3% |
| 1999 | 51,488 t | -30.6% |
| 2000 | 75,550 t | +46.7% |
| 2001 | 103,003 t | +36.3% |
| 2002 | 118,476 t | +15.0% |
| 2003 | 121,171 t | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 81,339 t | -32.9% |
| 2005 | 32,808 t | -59.7% |
| 2006 | 44,125 t | +34.5% |
| 2007 | 28,552 t | -35.3% |
| 2008 | 19,407 t | -32.0% |
| 2009 | 16,463 t | -15.2% |
| 2010 | 21,792 t | +32.4% |
| 2011 | 19,491 t | -10.6% |
| 2012 | 20,211 t | +3.7% |
| 2013 | 18,865 t | -6.7% |
| 2014 | 14,854 t | -21.3% |
| 2015 | 8,906 t | -40.0% |
| 2016 | 9,142 t | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 6,040 t | -33.9% |
| 2018 | 6,850 t | +13.4% |
| 2019 | 6,541 t | -4.5% |
| 2020 | 8,615 t | +31.7% |
| 2021 | 16,634 t | +93.1% |
| 2022 | 4,951 t | -70.2% |
| 2023 | 3,083 t | -37.7% |
| 2024 | 3,571 t | +15.9% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 3,571 t is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 25,983 t, 14% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 3,571 t is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 13,981 t, 26% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 40,863 t | 31,876 t | 52,028 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 38,488 t | 33,400 t | 48,816 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 28,277 t | 13,450 t | 38,700 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 51,304 t | 18,200 t | 84,505 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 64,089 t | 16,463 t | 121,171 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 13,269 t | 6,040 t | 21,792 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,371 t | 3,083 t | 16,634 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
More agriculture & rural data for Iraq
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.4718 % 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 0.1178 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.2266 % 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 0.2022 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -8.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0341 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 184.67 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.94 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — production in Iraq?
- Pulses, total — production in Iraq was 3,571 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — production recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 121,171 t in 2003.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — production recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,083 t in 2023.
- How does Iraq rank for pulses, total — production?
- Iraq ranks 182nd out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — production rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 76.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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.
Download this data
CSV · JSON — 64 observations, free to reuse under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO).
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.