Pulses, Total — Production in Somalia
Somalia: Pulses, Total — Production was 27,393 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Production in Somalia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, pulses, total — production in Somalia stood at 27,393 t.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 5.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — production in Somalia peaked at 27,861 t in 2019 and was at its lowest, 140 t, in 1962.
That places Somalia 135th 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 Somalia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 900 t | — |
| 1962 | 140 t | -84.4% |
| 1963 | 300 t | +114.3% |
| 1964 | 850 t | +183.3% |
| 1965 | 2,000 t | +135.3% |
| 1966 | 2,400 t | +20.0% |
| 1967 | 2,500 t | +4.2% |
| 1968 | 2,500 t | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 3,000 t | +20.0% |
| 1970 | 7,800 t | +160.0% |
| 1971 | 7,000 t | -10.3% |
| 1972 | 9,400 t | +34.3% |
| 1973 | 5,900 t | -37.2% |
| 1974 | 5,300 t | -10.2% |
| 1975 | 9,400 t | +77.4% |
| 1976 | 9,800 t | +4.3% |
| 1977 | 10,200 t | +4.1% |
| 1978 | 10,100 t | -1.0% |
| 1979 | 8,200 t | -18.8% |
| 1980 | 9,300 t | +13.4% |
| 1981 | 12,600 t | +35.5% |
| 1982 | 15,000 t | +19.0% |
| 1983 | 13,000 t | -13.3% |
| 1984 | 15,700 t | +20.8% |
| 1985 | 24,000 t | +52.9% |
| 1986 | 12,700 t | -47.1% |
| 1987 | 15,600 t | +22.8% |
| 1988 | 9,200 t | -41.0% |
| 1989 | 13,000 t | +41.3% |
| 1990 | 14,000 t | +7.7% |
| 1991 | 13,000 t | -7.1% |
| 1992 | 10,000 t | -23.1% |
| 1993 | 11,000 t | +10.0% |
| 1994 | 12,100 t | +10.0% |
| 1995 | 13,000 t | +7.4% |
| 1996 | 14,000 t | +7.7% |
| 1997 | 15,000 t | +7.1% |
| 1998 | 13,000 t | -13.3% |
| 1999 | 14,000 t | +7.7% |
| 2000 | 15,000 t | +7.1% |
| 2001 | 16,500 t | +10.0% |
| 2002 | 16,851 t | +2.1% |
| 2003 | 17,500 t | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 18,500 t | +5.7% |
| 2005 | 18,540 t | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 18,000 t | -2.9% |
| 2007 | 19,436 t | +8.0% |
| 2008 | 20,914 t | +7.6% |
| 2009 | 22,059 t | +5.5% |
| 2010 | 23,169 t | +5.0% |
| 2011 | 24,254 t | +4.7% |
| 2012 | 27,000 t | +11.3% |
| 2013 | 25,000 t | -7.4% |
| 2014 | 25,972 t | +3.9% |
| 2015 | 26,975 t | +3.9% |
| 2016 | 25,982 t | -3.7% |
| 2017 | 27,321 t | +5.2% |
| 2018 | 26,760 t | -2.1% |
| 2019 | 27,861 t | +4.1% |
| 2020 | 27,314 t | -2.0% |
| 2021 | 27,311 t | -0.0% |
| 2022 | 27,495 t | +0.7% |
| 2023 | 27,373 t | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 27,393 t | +0.1% |
Somalia compared with similar countries
- Somalia's 27,393 t is below the median for low income countries, which is 214,707 t, 13% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Somalia's 27,393 t is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 85,792 t, 32% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pulses, Total — Production in Somalia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | +183.3% | 300 t | 850 t |
| 1970 | +160.0% | 3,000 t | 7,800 t |
| 1965 | +135.3% | 850 t | 2,000 t |
| 1963 | +114.3% | 140 t | 300 t |
| 1962 | -84.4% | 900 t | 140 t |
| 1975 | +77.4% | 5,300 t | 9,400 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,621 t | 140 t | 3,000 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 8,310 t | 5,300 t | 10,200 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 14,010 t | 9,200 t | 24,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 12,910 t | 10,000 t | 15,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 18,330 t | 15,000 t | 22,059 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 26,029 t | 23,169 t | 27,861 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 27,377 t | 27,311 t | 27,495 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Somalia
More agriculture & rural data for Somalia
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.0707 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.0576 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.0018 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0034 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 2.25 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -13.31 % change on previous year (1990)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.5579 current US$ per US$ of GDP (1990)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 81.24 current US$ per person (1990)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.21 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — production in Somalia?
- Pulses, total — production in Somalia was 27,393 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — production recorded in Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 27,861 t in 2019.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — production recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was 140 t in 1962.
- How does Somalia rank for pulses, total — production?
- Somalia ranks 135th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — production rising or falling in Somalia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Somalia 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.