Pulses, Total — Production in Japan
Japan: Pulses, Total — Production was 53,588 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Production in Japan, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Japan recorded 53,588 t for pulses, total — production in 2024.
The figure is up 43.7% on the previous year and down 45.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — production in Japan peaked at 373,300 t in 1961 and was at its lowest, 36,410 t, in 2016.
That places Japan 113th out of 223 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Japan, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 373,300 t | — |
| 1962 | 290,000 t | -22.3% |
| 1963 | 303,660 t | +4.7% |
| 1964 | 200,920 t | -33.8% |
| 1965 | 279,290 t | +39.0% |
| 1966 | 206,730 t | -26.0% |
| 1967 | 291,190 t | +40.9% |
| 1968 | 246,600 t | -15.3% |
| 1969 | 217,900 t | -11.6% |
| 1970 | 254,306 t | +16.7% |
| 1971 | 183,668 t | -27.8% |
| 1972 | 268,544 t | +46.2% |
| 1973 | 235,300 t | -12.4% |
| 1974 | 212,500 t | -9.7% |
| 1975 | 165,900 t | -21.9% |
| 1976 | 153,000 t | -7.8% |
| 1977 | 181,700 t | +18.8% |
| 1978 | 155,500 t | -14.4% |
| 1979 | 135,550 t | -12.8% |
| 1980 | 94,955 t | -29.9% |
| 1981 | 93,310 t | -1.7% |
| 1982 | 157,980 t | +69.3% |
| 1983 | 98,530 t | -37.6% |
| 1984 | 173,350 t | +75.9% |
| 1985 | 145,150 t | -16.3% |
| 1986 | 132,450 t | -8.7% |
| 1987 | 135,970 t | +2.7% |
| 1988 | 136,200 t | +0.2% |
| 1989 | 145,770 t | +7.0% |
| 1990 | 153,930 t | +5.6% |
| 1991 | 135,990 t | -11.7% |
| 1992 | 105,510 t | -22.4% |
| 1993 | 73,900 t | -30.0% |
| 1994 | 110,580 t | +49.6% |
| 1995 | 139,250 t | +25.9% |
| 1996 | 112,400 t | -19.3% |
| 1997 | 106,000 t | -5.7% |
| 1998 | 103,500 t | -2.4% |
| 1999 | 103,200 t | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 104,300 t | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 95,800 t | -8.1% |
| 2002 | 101,000 t | +5.4% |
| 2003 | 82,900 t | -17.9% |
| 2004 | 118,903 t | +43.4% |
| 2005 | 105,710 t | -11.1% |
| 2006 | 84,109 t | -20.4% |
| 2007 | 88,708 t | +5.5% |
| 2008 | 95,106 t | +7.2% |
| 2009 | 69,958 t | -26.4% |
| 2010 | 78,092 t | +11.6% |
| 2011 | 71,116 t | -8.9% |
| 2012 | 87,465 t | +23.0% |
| 2013 | 84,581 t | -3.3% |
| 2014 | 98,543 t | +16.5% |
| 2015 | 90,390 t | -8.3% |
| 2016 | 36,410 t | -59.7% |
| 2017 | 71,514 t | +96.4% |
| 2018 | 53,110 t | -25.7% |
| 2019 | 73,716 t | +38.8% |
| 2020 | 58,009 t | -21.3% |
| 2021 | 50,595 t | -12.8% |
| 2022 | 51,789 t | +2.4% |
| 2023 | 37,289 t | -28.0% |
| 2024 | 53,588 t | +43.7% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 53,588 t is above the median for high income countries, which is 33,080 t, 1.6× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Japan's 53,588 t is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 58,067 t, 92% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 267,732 t | 200,920 t | 373,300 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 194,597 t | 135,550 t | 268,544 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 131,366 t | 93,310 t | 173,350 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 114,426 t | 73,900 t | 153,930 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 94,649 t | 69,958 t | 118,903 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 74,494 t | 36,410 t | 98,543 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 50,254 t | 37,289 t | 58,009 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 111 Côte d'Ivoire 54,159 t compare
- 111 Cote d'Ivoire 54,159 t compare
- 114 Mauritania 52,972 t compare
- 114 Mauritania 52,972 t compare
- 116 Serbia 52,258 t compare
- 116 Serbia 52,258 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Japan
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.5564 % 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 0.0345 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.6075 % 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 0.0369 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.95 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0096 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 323.87 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.89 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — production in Japan?
- Pulses, total — production in Japan was 53,588 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — production recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 373,300 t in 1961.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — production recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 36,410 t in 2016.
- How does Japan rank for pulses, total — production?
- Japan ranks 113th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — production rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan 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.