Pulses, Total — Production in Southern Africa
Southern Africa: Pulses, Total — Production was 118,389 t in 2024. ▼ Falling
Pulses, Total — Production in Southern Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Southern Africa recorded 118,389 t for pulses, total — production in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.7% on the previous year and down 12.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — production in Southern Africa peaked at 180,373 t in 1967 and was at its lowest, 63,401 t, in 1992.
Southern Africa ranks 30th of 30 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 64 years of available data.
Pulses, Total — Production in Southern Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 138,571 t | — |
| 1962 | 135,563 t | -2.2% |
| 1963 | 140,193 t | +3.4% |
| 1964 | 110,205 t | -21.4% |
| 1965 | 140,911 t | +27.9% |
| 1966 | 136,955 t | -2.8% |
| 1967 | 180,373 t | +31.7% |
| 1968 | 159,862 t | -11.4% |
| 1969 | 125,865 t | -21.3% |
| 1970 | 131,005 t | +4.1% |
| 1971 | 123,370 t | -5.8% |
| 1972 | 126,782 t | +2.8% |
| 1973 | 111,236 t | -12.3% |
| 1974 | 157,458 t | +41.6% |
| 1975 | 133,481 t | -15.2% |
| 1976 | 134,332 t | +0.6% |
| 1977 | 168,529 t | +25.5% |
| 1978 | 171,229 t | +1.6% |
| 1979 | 146,342 t | -14.5% |
| 1980 | 151,083 t | +3.2% |
| 1981 | 165,490 t | +9.5% |
| 1982 | 144,359 t | -12.8% |
| 1983 | 97,681 t | -32.3% |
| 1984 | 115,449 t | +18.2% |
| 1985 | 136,130 t | +17.9% |
| 1986 | 150,281 t | +10.4% |
| 1987 | 151,141 t | +0.6% |
| 1988 | 161,643 t | +6.9% |
| 1989 | 179,473 t | +11.0% |
| 1990 | 180,028 t | +0.3% |
| 1991 | 136,578 t | -24.1% |
| 1992 | 63,401 t | -53.6% |
| 1993 | 95,886 t | +51.2% |
| 1994 | 79,889 t | -16.7% |
| 1995 | 81,756 t | +2.3% |
| 1996 | 94,365 t | +15.4% |
| 1997 | 108,385 t | +14.9% |
| 1998 | 92,002 t | -15.1% |
| 1999 | 130,956 t | +42.3% |
| 2000 | 130,647 t | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 147,486 t | +12.9% |
| 2002 | 104,287 t | -29.3% |
| 2003 | 96,954 t | -7.0% |
| 2004 | 117,560 t | +21.3% |
| 2005 | 114,762 t | -2.4% |
| 2006 | 115,055 t | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 86,496 t | -24.8% |
| 2008 | 104,202 t | +20.5% |
| 2009 | 114,258 t | +9.7% |
| 2010 | 105,182 t | -7.9% |
| 2011 | 93,540 t | -11.1% |
| 2012 | 95,280 t | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 106,840 t | +12.1% |
| 2014 | 135,146 t | +26.5% |
| 2015 | 124,373 t | -8.0% |
| 2016 | 82,904 t | -33.3% |
| 2017 | 119,088 t | +43.6% |
| 2018 | 130,187 t | +9.3% |
| 2019 | 117,834 t | -9.5% |
| 2020 | 144,940 t | +23.0% |
| 2021 | 138,206 t | -4.6% |
| 2022 | 162,828 t | +17.8% |
| 2023 | 110,940 t | -31.9% |
| 2024 | 118,389 t | +6.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 140,944 t | 110,205 t | 180,373 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 140,376 t | 111,236 t | 171,229 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 145,273 t | 97,681 t | 179,473 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 106,325 t | 63,401 t | 180,028 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 113,171 t | 86,496 t | 147,486 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 111,037 t | 82,904 t | 135,146 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 135,061 t | 110,940 t | 162,828 t | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — production in Southern Africa?
- Pulses, total — production in Southern Africa was 118,389 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — production recorded in Southern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 180,373 t in 1967.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — production recorded in Southern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 63,401 t in 1992.
- How does Southern Africa rank for pulses, total — production?
- Southern Africa ranks 30th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — production rising or falling in Southern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Southern Africa 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.