Pulses, Total — Production in Myanmar
Myanmar: Pulses, Total — Production was 3.21 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Production in Myanmar, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Myanmar recorded 3.21 million t for pulses, total — production in 2024.
The figure is down 9.3% on the previous year and down 26.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — production in Myanmar peaked at 5.71 million t in 2013 and was at its lowest, 222,330 t, in 1961.
That places Myanmar 12th out of 223 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pulses, Total — Production in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 222,330 t | — |
| 1962 | 247,413 t | +11.3% |
| 1963 | 322,143 t | +30.2% |
| 1964 | 359,454 t | +11.6% |
| 1965 | 276,102 t | -23.2% |
| 1966 | 274,646 t | -0.5% |
| 1967 | 239,161 t | -12.9% |
| 1968 | 247,236 t | +3.4% |
| 1969 | 308,356 t | +24.7% |
| 1970 | 260,633 t | -15.5% |
| 1971 | 276,918 t | +6.2% |
| 1972 | 305,018 t | +10.1% |
| 1973 | 255,620 t | -16.2% |
| 1974 | 256,518 t | +0.4% |
| 1975 | 272,063 t | +6.1% |
| 1976 | 247,712 t | -9.0% |
| 1977 | 302,482 t | +22.1% |
| 1978 | 345,756 t | +14.3% |
| 1979 | 349,531 t | +1.1% |
| 1980 | 355,491 t | +1.7% |
| 1981 | 390,734 t | +9.9% |
| 1982 | 498,258 t | +27.5% |
| 1983 | 469,050 t | -5.9% |
| 1984 | 603,241 t | +28.6% |
| 1985 | 559,321 t | -7.3% |
| 1986 | 618,662 t | +10.6% |
| 1987 | 584,783 t | -5.5% |
| 1988 | 550,953 t | -5.8% |
| 1989 | 350,709 t | -36.3% |
| 1990 | 427,410 t | +21.9% |
| 1991 | 574,680 t | +34.5% |
| 1992 | 777,900 t | +35.4% |
| 1993 | 838,400 t | +7.8% |
| 1994 | 881,200 t | +5.1% |
| 1995 | 1.07 million t | +22.0% |
| 1996 | 1.32 million t | +22.5% |
| 1997 | 1.28 million t | -2.6% |
| 1998 | 1.40 million t | +8.9% |
| 1999 | 1.61 million t | +15.2% |
| 2000 | 1.85 million t | +15.0% |
| 2001 | 2.23 million t | +20.6% |
| 2002 | 2.52 million t | +12.9% |
| 2003 | 2.69 million t | +6.7% |
| 2004 | 2.83 million t | +5.2% |
| 2005 | 3.23 million t | +14.4% |
| 2006 | 3.69 million t | +14.0% |
| 2007 | 4.14 million t | +12.3% |
| 2008 | 4.65 million t | +12.4% |
| 2009 | 4.84 million t | +4.1% |
| 2010 | 5.09 million t | +5.2% |
| 2011 | 5.01 million t | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 5.27 million t | +5.1% |
| 2013 | 5.71 million t | +8.3% |
| 2014 | 4.37 million t | -23.4% |
| 2015 | 4.53 million t | +3.5% |
| 2016 | 4.51 million t | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 4.10 million t | -8.9% |
| 2018 | 3.77 million t | -8.2% |
| 2019 | 3.71 million t | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 3.61 million t | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 3.62 million t | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 3.62 million t | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 3.54 million t | -2.1% |
| 2024 | 3.21 million t | -9.3% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 3.21 million t is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 99,252 t, 32.3× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 3.21 million t is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 58,067 t, 55.3× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 277,427 t | 222,330 t | 359,454 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 287,225 t | 247,712 t | 349,531 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 498,120 t | 350,709 t | 618,662 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.02 million t | 427,410 t | 1.61 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.27 million t | 1.85 million t | 4.84 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.61 million t | 3.71 million t | 5.71 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.52 million t | 3.21 million t | 3.62 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More agriculture & rural data for Myanmar
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.1454 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.2266 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0981 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.336 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.253 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 376.69 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.4495 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — production in Myanmar?
- Pulses, total — production in Myanmar was 3.21 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — production recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 5.71 million t in 2013.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — production recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 222,330 t in 1961.
- How does Myanmar rank for pulses, total — production?
- Myanmar ranks 12th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — production rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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.