Other pulses n.e.c. production in Namibia
In 2024 Namibia produced 22,873 t of other pulses n.e.c., the 38th largest in the world (0.51% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 2.1%. The record was 23,366 t in 2014. Area harvested: 21,205 ha, yield 1.1 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 22,873 t
- World rank
- 38 of 106
- 10-year change
- −2.1%
- Record
- 23,366 t
- 2014
Other pulses n.e.c. in Namibia, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Namibia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.51%
- 0.69% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.1
- world 1.1 (+0.2%)
- kg per person
- 7.55
- world 0.55
- 10-year change
- −2.1%
- world +32%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | Malawi | 24,178 | 0.54% |
| 37 | Iran | 22,958 | 0.52% |
| 38 | Namibia | 22,873 | 0.51% |
| 39 | Mauritania | 22,183 | 0.50% |
| 40 | Bulgaria | 20,700 | 0.47% |
Map of world production of other pulses n.e.c.
Share of the world total; Namibia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22,873 | −0.2% | 21,205 | 1.08 |
| 2023 | 22,919 | +0.6% | 21,236 | 1.08 |
| 2022 | 22,789 | −0.5% | 21,223 | 1.07 |
| 2021 | 22,910 | −0.7% | 21,155 | 1.08 |
| 2020 | 23,060 | +3.0% | 21,330 | 1.08 |
| 2019 | 22,397 | −3.8% | 21,184 | 1.06 |
| 2018 | 23,272 | +3.9% | 20,950 | 1.11 |
| 2017 | 22,400 | +4.1% | 20,176 | 1.11 |
| 2016 | 21,519 | −5.2% | 19,449 | 1.11 |
| 2015 | 22,691 | −2.9% | 20,347 | 1.12 |
| 2014 | 23,366 | +26% | 21,000 | 1.11 |
| 2013 | 18,500 | −5.1% | 17,000 | 1.09 |
| 2012 | 19,500 | +0.2% | 18,000 | 1.08 |
| 2011 | 19,464 | +2.4% | 17,268 | 1.13 |
| 2010 | 19,000 | +4.2% | 16,500 | 1.15 |
| 2009 | 18,229 | +1.3% | 16,000 | 1.14 |
| 2008 | 18,000 | +2.9% | 15,500 | 1.16 |
| 2007 | 17,500 | +2.9% | 15,000 | 1.17 |
| 2006 | 17,000 | +5.6% | 14,900 | 1.14 |
| 2005 | 16,099 | +0.6% | 14,235 | 1.13 |
| 2004 | 16,000 | +6.7% | 14,000 | 1.14 |
| 2003 | 15,000 | +6.6% | 13,500 | 1.11 |
| 2002 | 14,070 | +5.2% | 12,588 | 1.12 |
| 2001 | 13,378 | +2.9% | 11,997 | 1.12 |
| 2000 | 13,000 | +7.0% | 11,800 | 1.10 |
| 1999 | 12,145 | +4.1% | 10,861 | 1.12 |
| 1998 | 11,666 | −2.8% | 10,406 | 1.12 |
| 1997 | 12,000 | +20% | 10,500 | 1.14 |
| 1996 | 10,000 | +11% | 9,000 | 1.11 |
| 1995 | 9,000 | +8.4% | 8,100 | 1.11 |
| 1994 | 8,300 | +3.8% | 7,500 | 1.11 |
| 1993 | 8,000 | +6.7% | 7,300 | 1.10 |
| 1992 | 7,500 | −9.6% | 7,100 | 1.06 |
| 1991 | 8,300 | +3.8% | 7,500 | 1.11 |
| 1990 | 8,000 | +6.7% | 7,300 | 1.10 |
| 1989 | 7,500 | +12% | 6,900 | 1.09 |
| 1988 | 6,700 | +3.1% | 6,500 | 1.03 |
| 1987 | 6,500 | 0.0% | 6,500 | 1.00 |
| 1986 | 6,500 | +3.2% | 6,500 | 1.00 |
| 1985 | 6,300 | −3.1% | 6,500 | 0.97 |
| 1984 | 6,500 | +1.6% | 6,500 | 1.00 |
| 1983 | 6,400 | +1.6% | 6,500 | 0.98 |
| 1982 | 6,300 | +1.6% | 6,500 | 0.97 |
| 1981 | 6,200 | 0.0% | 6,500 | 0.95 |
| 1980 | 6,200 | +3.3% | 6,500 | 0.95 |
| 1979 | 6,000 | +3.4% | 6,500 | 0.92 |
| 1978 | 5,800 | +1.8% | 6,200 | 0.94 |
| 1977 | 5,700 | +1.8% | 6,200 | 0.92 |
| 1976 | 5,600 | +3.7% | 6,000 | 0.93 |
| 1975 | 5,400 | +3.8% | 5,500 | 0.98 |
| 1974 | 5,200 | +4.0% | 5,500 | 0.95 |
| 1973 | 5,000 | +4.2% | 5,000 | 1.00 |
| 1972 | 4,800 | +4.3% | 5,000 | 0.96 |
| 1971 | 4,600 | +2.2% | 4,800 | 0.96 |
| 1970 | 4,500 | +2.3% | 4,800 | 0.94 |
| 1969 | 4,400 | 0.0% | 4,700 | 0.94 |
| 1968 | 4,400 | +2.3% | 4,700 | 0.94 |
| 1967 | 4,300 | 0.0% | 4,700 | 0.91 |
| 1966 | 4,300 | +2.4% | 4,700 | 0.91 |
| 1965 | 4,200 | 0.0% | 4,500 | 0.93 |
| 1964 | 4,200 | +5.0% | 4,500 | 0.93 |
| 1963 | 4,000 | 0.0% | 4,500 | 0.89 |
| 1962 | 4,000 | 0.0% | 4,500 | 0.89 |
| 1961 | 4,000 | — | 4,500 | 0.89 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 26 t USD 39,000
- Importer rank
- 87 of 145
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of other pulses n.e.c. in Namibia?
Namibia produced 22,873 t in 2024, 0.51% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Namibia rank in the world for production of other pulses n.e.c.?
Namibia ranked 38th of 106 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Poland with 12.9% of the world total.
How has the production of other pulses n.e.c. in Namibia changed?
It fell by 2.1% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +32% for the world. The record was 23,366 t in 2014.
What is the yield of other pulses n.e.c. in Namibia?
1.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (22,873 t from 21,205 ha), against a world average of 1.1 t/ha.
Does Namibia export or import other pulses n.e.c.?
In 2024 Namibia reported no exports and imports of 26 t (USD 39,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Namibia is estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.