Pulses, Total — Yield in Rwanda
Rwanda: Pulses, Total — Yield was 721.9 kg/ha in 2024. ▬ Flat
Pulses, Total — Yield in Rwanda, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg/ha.
Analysis
In 2024, pulses, total — yield in Rwanda stood at 721.9 kg/ha.
That represents a change of up 0.8% on the previous year and down 16.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — yield in Rwanda peaked at 996.1 kg/ha in 2010 and was at its lowest, 530.7 kg/ha, in 1997.
Rwanda ranks 184th of 223 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Pulses, Total — Yield in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | kg/ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 666.2 kg/ha | — |
| 1962 | 778 kg/ha | +16.8% |
| 1963 | 803.2 kg/ha | +3.2% |
| 1964 | 707.3 kg/ha | -11.9% |
| 1965 | 722.3 kg/ha | +2.1% |
| 1966 | 833.8 kg/ha | +15.4% |
| 1967 | 835.3 kg/ha | +0.2% |
| 1968 | 730.7 kg/ha | -12.5% |
| 1969 | 880.3 kg/ha | +20.5% |
| 1970 | 875.2 kg/ha | -0.6% |
| 1971 | 895.2 kg/ha | +2.3% |
| 1972 | 834.5 kg/ha | -6.8% |
| 1973 | 821.7 kg/ha | -1.5% |
| 1974 | 631.9 kg/ha | -23.1% |
| 1975 | 801.2 kg/ha | +26.8% |
| 1976 | 804.6 kg/ha | +0.4% |
| 1977 | 803.9 kg/ha | -0.1% |
| 1978 | 788.2 kg/ha | -2.0% |
| 1979 | 744.1 kg/ha | -5.6% |
| 1980 | 702.1 kg/ha | -5.6% |
| 1981 | 734.5 kg/ha | +4.6% |
| 1982 | 798.8 kg/ha | +8.8% |
| 1983 | 815.4 kg/ha | +2.1% |
| 1984 | 714.5 kg/ha | -12.4% |
| 1985 | 897.3 kg/ha | +25.6% |
| 1986 | 820.1 kg/ha | -8.6% |
| 1987 | 801.4 kg/ha | -2.3% |
| 1988 | 716.4 kg/ha | -10.6% |
| 1989 | 752.8 kg/ha | +5.1% |
| 1990 | 667.7 kg/ha | -11.3% |
| 1991 | 757.9 kg/ha | +13.5% |
| 1992 | 636.7 kg/ha | -16.0% |
| 1993 | 680.7 kg/ha | +6.9% |
| 1994 | 737.7 kg/ha | +8.4% |
| 1995 | 678.9 kg/ha | -8.0% |
| 1996 | 676.9 kg/ha | -0.3% |
| 1997 | 530.7 kg/ha | -21.6% |
| 1998 | 616.2 kg/ha | +16.1% |
| 1999 | 582.5 kg/ha | -5.5% |
| 2000 | 635.2 kg/ha | +9.0% |
| 2001 | 687.2 kg/ha | +8.2% |
| 2002 | 675.5 kg/ha | -1.7% |
| 2003 | 657.1 kg/ha | -2.7% |
| 2004 | 611.6 kg/ha | -6.9% |
| 2005 | 628.2 kg/ha | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 775 kg/ha | +23.4% |
| 2007 | 882.5 kg/ha | +13.9% |
| 2008 | 878.5 kg/ha | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 920.8 kg/ha | +4.8% |
| 2010 | 996.1 kg/ha | +8.2% |
| 2011 | 951.3 kg/ha | -4.5% |
| 2012 | 890 kg/ha | -6.4% |
| 2013 | 900.3 kg/ha | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 866 kg/ha | -3.8% |
| 2015 | 842.4 kg/ha | -2.7% |
| 2016 | 842.8 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 822.6 kg/ha | -2.4% |
| 2018 | 858.4 kg/ha | +4.4% |
| 2019 | 822.6 kg/ha | -4.2% |
| 2020 | 680.5 kg/ha | -17.3% |
| 2021 | 711.3 kg/ha | +4.5% |
| 2022 | 710.2 kg/ha | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 716.3 kg/ha | +0.9% |
| 2024 | 721.9 kg/ha | +0.8% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 721.9 kg/ha is below the median for low income countries, which is 731.5 kg/ha, 99% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 721.9 kg/ha is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 715.4 kg/ha, 1.0× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 773.01 kg/ha | 666.2 kg/ha | 880.3 kg/ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 800.05 kg/ha | 631.9 kg/ha | 895.2 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 775.33 kg/ha | 702.1 kg/ha | 897.3 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 656.59 kg/ha | 530.7 kg/ha | 757.9 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 735.16 kg/ha | 611.6 kg/ha | 920.8 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 879.25 kg/ha | 822.6 kg/ha | 996.1 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 708.04 kg/ha | 680.5 kg/ha | 721.9 kg/ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Rwanda
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.57 % 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 0.1167 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.1421 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.203 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 228.16 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.6953 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — yield in Rwanda?
- Pulses, total — yield in Rwanda was 721.9 kg/ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — yield recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 996.1 kg/ha in 2010.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — yield recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 530.7 kg/ha in 1997.
- How does Rwanda rank for pulses, total — yield?
- Rwanda ranks 184th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — yield rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Rwanda 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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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.