Pulses, Total — Production in Northern America
Northern America: Pulses, Total — Production was 8.98 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Production in Northern America, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pulses, total — production in Northern America is 8.98 million t, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 23.4% on the previous year and up 4.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — production in Northern America peaked at 11.76 million t in 2016 and was at its lowest, 942,972 t, in 1977.
That places Northern America 13th out of 30 groups 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 Northern America, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.16 million t | — |
| 1962 | 1.16 million t | +0.2% |
| 1963 | 1.26 million t | +8.1% |
| 1964 | 1.16 million t | -7.9% |
| 1965 | 1.09 million t | -6.2% |
| 1966 | 1.23 million t | +13.1% |
| 1967 | 994,878 t | -19.0% |
| 1968 | 1.06 million t | +6.8% |
| 1969 | 1.21 million t | +13.8% |
| 1970 | 1.09 million t | -9.5% |
| 1971 | 1.10 million t | +0.2% |
| 1972 | 1.11 million t | +1.2% |
| 1973 | 1.02 million t | -8.3% |
| 1974 | 1.30 million t | +28.0% |
| 1975 | 1.16 million t | -11.0% |
| 1976 | 1.11 million t | -4.2% |
| 1977 | 942,972 t | -15.1% |
| 1978 | 1.30 million t | +37.7% |
| 1979 | 1.33 million t | +2.3% |
| 1980 | 1.70 million t | +28.1% |
| 1981 | 1.97 million t | +15.5% |
| 1982 | 1.73 million t | -11.8% |
| 1983 | 1.16 million t | -33.0% |
| 1984 | 1.37 million t | +18.2% |
| 1985 | 1.49 million t | +8.8% |
| 1986 | 1.81 million t | +21.1% |
| 1987 | 2.36 million t | +30.5% |
| 1988 | 1.64 million t | -30.4% |
| 1989 | 1.79 million t | +8.8% |
| 1990 | 2.29 million t | +28.4% |
| 1991 | 2.77 million t | +20.6% |
| 1992 | 2.22 million t | -19.8% |
| 1993 | 2.78 million t | +25.2% |
| 1994 | 3.68 million t | +32.4% |
| 1995 | 3.93 million t | +6.9% |
| 1996 | 3.24 million t | -17.5% |
| 1997 | 4.12 million t | +27.1% |
| 1998 | 4.89 million t | +18.5% |
| 1999 | 5.41 million t | +10.6% |
| 2000 | 6.02 million t | +11.3% |
| 2001 | 4.66 million t | -22.7% |
| 2002 | 3.94 million t | -15.3% |
| 2003 | 4.26 million t | +8.0% |
| 2004 | 5.85 million t | +37.5% |
| 2005 | 6.72 million t | +14.9% |
| 2006 | 5.70 million t | -15.2% |
| 2007 | 6.34 million t | +11.2% |
| 2008 | 6.83 million t | +7.8% |
| 2009 | 7.50 million t | +9.8% |
| 2010 | 8.00 million t | +6.6% |
| 2011 | 5.81 million t | -27.4% |
| 2012 | 7.68 million t | +32.1% |
| 2013 | 8.84 million t | +15.1% |
| 2014 | 8.59 million t | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 8.64 million t | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 11.76 million t | +36.1% |
| 2017 | 9.70 million t | -17.5% |
| 2018 | 9.24 million t | -4.8% |
| 2019 | 9.66 million t | +4.5% |
| 2020 | 11.15 million t | +15.4% |
| 2021 | 6.01 million t | -46.1% |
| 2022 | 8.51 million t | +41.5% |
| 2023 | 7.28 million t | -14.5% |
| 2024 | 8.98 million t | +23.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.15 million t | 994,878 t | 1.26 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.15 million t | 942,972 t | 1.33 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.70 million t | 1.16 million t | 2.36 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.53 million t | 2.22 million t | 5.41 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.78 million t | 3.94 million t | 7.50 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.79 million t | 5.81 million t | 11.76 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.39 million t | 6.01 million t | 11.15 million t | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Northern America
- Crops — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$) 0.8613 % change on previous year (2024)
- Potatoes — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$) -3.22 % change on previous year (2024)
- Raw milk of cattle — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) -0.113 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand) 0.2161 % change on previous year (2024)
- Cereals, primary — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) -0.6551 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fruit Primary — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand) 1.4 % change on previous year (2024)
- Meat indigenous, total — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) -0.7416 % change on previous year (2024)
- Livestock — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$) -0.5955 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — Gross Production Value (constant) 5.12 % change on previous year (2024)
- Food — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$) -0.0698 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — production in Northern America?
- Pulses, total — production in Northern America was 8.98 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — production recorded in Northern America?
- The highest recorded value was 11.76 million t in 2016.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — production recorded in Northern America?
- The lowest recorded value was 942,972 t in 1977.
- How does Northern America rank for pulses, total — production?
- Northern America ranks 13th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — production rising or falling in Northern America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Northern America 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.