Pulses, Total — Yield in Switzerland
Switzerland: Pulses, Total — Yield was 2,065 kg/ha in 2024. ▼ Falling
Pulses, Total — Yield in Switzerland, 1971–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg/ha.
Analysis
In 2024, pulses, total — yield in Switzerland stood at 2,065 kg/ha.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.1% on the previous year and down 43.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — yield in Switzerland peaked at 4,670 kg/ha in 1984 and was at its lowest, 2,000 kg/ha, in 1976.
Switzerland ranks 49th of 223 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 54 years of available data.
Pulses, Total — Yield in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | kg/ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 3,000 kg/ha | — |
| 1972 | 3,333 kg/ha | +11.1% |
| 1973 | 3,472 kg/ha | +4.2% |
| 1974 | 3,817 kg/ha | +9.9% |
| 1975 | 3,312 kg/ha | -13.2% |
| 1976 | 2,000 kg/ha | -39.6% |
| 1977 | 3,636 kg/ha | +81.8% |
| 1978 | 4,000 kg/ha | +10.0% |
| 1979 | 3,333 kg/ha | -16.7% |
| 1980 | 3,571 kg/ha | +7.1% |
| 1981 | 3,158 kg/ha | -11.6% |
| 1982 | 3,600 kg/ha | +14.0% |
| 1983 | 4,083 kg/ha | +13.4% |
| 1984 | 4,670 kg/ha | +14.4% |
| 1985 | 4,163 kg/ha | -10.9% |
| 1986 | 4,030 kg/ha | -3.2% |
| 1987 | 3,850 kg/ha | -4.5% |
| 1988 | 4,548 kg/ha | +18.1% |
| 1989 | 4,467 kg/ha | -1.8% |
| 1990 | 4,186 kg/ha | -6.3% |
| 1991 | 4,053 kg/ha | -3.2% |
| 1992 | 3,865 kg/ha | -4.6% |
| 1993 | 3,464 kg/ha | -10.4% |
| 1994 | 3,828 kg/ha | +10.5% |
| 1995 | 4,043 kg/ha | +5.6% |
| 1996 | 4,369 kg/ha | +8.1% |
| 1997 | 4,064 kg/ha | -7.0% |
| 1998 | 3,929 kg/ha | -3.3% |
| 1999 | 3,432 kg/ha | -12.6% |
| 2000 | 3,538 kg/ha | +3.1% |
| 2001 | 3,634 kg/ha | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 3,909 kg/ha | +7.6% |
| 2003 | 3,503 kg/ha | -10.4% |
| 2004 | 3,639 kg/ha | +3.9% |
| 2005 | 3,738 kg/ha | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 3,450 kg/ha | -7.7% |
| 2007 | 3,441 kg/ha | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 3,834 kg/ha | +11.4% |
| 2009 | 3,852 kg/ha | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 4,082 kg/ha | +6.0% |
| 2011 | 3,993 kg/ha | -2.2% |
| 2012 | 3,720 kg/ha | -6.8% |
| 2013 | 3,306 kg/ha | -11.1% |
| 2014 | 3,638 kg/ha | +10.0% |
| 2015 | 3,352 kg/ha | -7.8% |
| 2016 | 2,058 kg/ha | -38.6% |
| 2017 | 3,436 kg/ha | +67.0% |
| 2018 | 3,080 kg/ha | -10.4% |
| 2019 | 3,497 kg/ha | +13.5% |
| 2020 | 2,764 kg/ha | -21.0% |
| 2021 | 2,094 kg/ha | -24.2% |
| 2022 | 3,278 kg/ha | +56.5% |
| 2023 | 2,002 kg/ha | -38.9% |
| 2024 | 2,065 kg/ha | +3.1% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 2,065 kg/ha is above the median for high income countries, which is 2,029 kg/ha, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 2,065 kg/ha is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2,072 kg/ha, 100% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3,323 kg/ha | 2,000 kg/ha | 4,000 kg/ha | 9 |
| 1980s | 4,014 kg/ha | 3,158 kg/ha | 4,670 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,923 kg/ha | 3,432 kg/ha | 4,369 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,654 kg/ha | 3,441 kg/ha | 3,909 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,416 kg/ha | 2,058 kg/ha | 4,082 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,441 kg/ha | 2,002 kg/ha | 3,278 kg/ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More agriculture & rural data for Switzerland
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.1556 % 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 0.0462 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.206 % 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 0.1636 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0064 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 739.83 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.8806 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — yield in Switzerland?
- Pulses, total — yield in Switzerland was 2,065 kg/ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — yield recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 4,670 kg/ha in 1984.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — yield recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,000 kg/ha in 1976.
- How does Switzerland rank for pulses, total — yield?
- Switzerland ranks 49th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — yield rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Switzerland 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.