Pulses, Total — Yield in Iraq
Iraq: Pulses, Total — Yield was 1,564 kg/ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Yield in Iraq, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg/ha.
Analysis
In 2024, pulses, total — yield in Iraq stood at 1,564 kg/ha.
That represents a change of up 11.6% on the previous year and down 51.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — yield in Iraq peaked at 4,075 kg/ha in 2021 and was at its lowest, 588.5 kg/ha, in 1999.
Iraq ranks 84th of 223 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pulses, Total — Yield in Iraq, year by year
| Year | kg/ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 796.5 kg/ha | — |
| 1962 | 827.8 kg/ha | +3.9% |
| 1963 | 803.3 kg/ha | -3.0% |
| 1964 | 743.8 kg/ha | -7.4% |
| 1965 | 907.5 kg/ha | +22.0% |
| 1966 | 944.5 kg/ha | +4.1% |
| 1967 | 932.1 kg/ha | -1.3% |
| 1968 | 947.1 kg/ha | +1.6% |
| 1969 | 891.1 kg/ha | -5.9% |
| 1970 | 898.9 kg/ha | +0.9% |
| 1971 | 823.6 kg/ha | -8.4% |
| 1972 | 864 kg/ha | +4.9% |
| 1973 | 754.6 kg/ha | -12.7% |
| 1974 | 783.8 kg/ha | +3.9% |
| 1975 | 753.3 kg/ha | -3.9% |
| 1976 | 772 kg/ha | +2.5% |
| 1977 | 813.7 kg/ha | +5.4% |
| 1978 | 735.6 kg/ha | -9.6% |
| 1979 | 800 kg/ha | +8.8% |
| 1980 | 709.5 kg/ha | -11.3% |
| 1981 | 897.9 kg/ha | +26.6% |
| 1982 | 908.5 kg/ha | +1.2% |
| 1983 | 854.1 kg/ha | -6.0% |
| 1984 | 801.2 kg/ha | -6.2% |
| 1985 | 768.1 kg/ha | -4.1% |
| 1986 | 837.9 kg/ha | +9.1% |
| 1987 | 923.1 kg/ha | +10.2% |
| 1988 | 986.7 kg/ha | +6.9% |
| 1989 | 828.7 kg/ha | -16.0% |
| 1990 | 820.7 kg/ha | -1.0% |
| 1991 | 1,336 kg/ha | +62.8% |
| 1992 | 1,123 kg/ha | -15.9% |
| 1993 | 1,022 kg/ha | -9.0% |
| 1994 | 887.6 kg/ha | -13.1% |
| 1995 | 834.3 kg/ha | -6.0% |
| 1996 | 761.3 kg/ha | -8.7% |
| 1997 | 730 kg/ha | -4.1% |
| 1998 | 722.4 kg/ha | -1.0% |
| 1999 | 588.5 kg/ha | -18.5% |
| 2000 | 714.3 kg/ha | +21.4% |
| 2001 | 624.4 kg/ha | -12.6% |
| 2002 | 597.7 kg/ha | -4.3% |
| 2003 | 629.2 kg/ha | +5.3% |
| 2004 | 879.8 kg/ha | +39.8% |
| 2005 | 1,210 kg/ha | +37.6% |
| 2006 | 1,562 kg/ha | +29.0% |
| 2007 | 1,273 kg/ha | -18.5% |
| 2008 | 1,100 kg/ha | -13.6% |
| 2009 | 2,380 kg/ha | +116.4% |
| 2010 | 2,409 kg/ha | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 2,638 kg/ha | +9.5% |
| 2012 | 2,933 kg/ha | +11.2% |
| 2013 | 2,897 kg/ha | -1.2% |
| 2014 | 3,225 kg/ha | +11.3% |
| 2015 | 2,998 kg/ha | -7.0% |
| 2016 | 2,072 kg/ha | -30.9% |
| 2017 | 2,600 kg/ha | +25.5% |
| 2018 | 2,939 kg/ha | +13.0% |
| 2019 | 2,726 kg/ha | -7.3% |
| 2020 | 3,214 kg/ha | +17.9% |
| 2021 | 4,075 kg/ha | +26.8% |
| 2022 | 1,821 kg/ha | -55.3% |
| 2023 | 1,402 kg/ha | -23.0% |
| 2024 | 1,564 kg/ha | +11.6% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 1,564 kg/ha is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,265 kg/ha, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 1,564 kg/ha is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1,660 kg/ha, 94% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pulses, Total — Yield in Iraq 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +116.4% | 1,100 kg/ha | 2,380 kg/ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 865.97 kg/ha | 743.8 kg/ha | 947.1 kg/ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 799.95 kg/ha | 735.6 kg/ha | 898.9 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 851.57 kg/ha | 709.5 kg/ha | 986.7 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 882.58 kg/ha | 588.5 kg/ha | 1,336 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,097 kg/ha | 597.7 kg/ha | 2,380 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,744 kg/ha | 2,072 kg/ha | 3,225 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,415 kg/ha | 1,402 kg/ha | 4,075 kg/ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Iraq
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.4718 % 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 0.1178 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.2266 % 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 0.2022 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -8.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0341 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 184.67 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.94 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — yield in Iraq?
- Pulses, total — yield in Iraq was 1,564 kg/ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — yield recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 4,075 kg/ha in 2021.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — yield recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 588.5 kg/ha in 1999.
- How does Iraq rank for pulses, total — yield?
- Iraq ranks 84th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — yield rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Pulses, Total — Yield. 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.