Other pulses n.e.c. production in Nepal
In 2024 Nepal produced 73,519 t of other pulses n.e.c., the 17th largest in the world (1.65% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 124%. The record was 92,777 t in 2022. Area harvested: 68,391 ha, yield 1.1 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 73,519 t
- World rank
- 17 of 106
- 10-year change
- +124%
- Record
- 92,777 t
- 2022
Other pulses n.e.c. in Nepal, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Nepal compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.7%
- 0.98% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.1
- world 1.1 (−0.1%)
- kg per person
- 2.48
- world 0.55
- 10-year change
- +124%
- world +32%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Kyrgyzstan | 78,296 | 1.8% |
| 16 | Sierra Leone | 76,035 | 1.7% |
| 17 | Nepal | 73,519 | 1.7% |
| 18 | Nigeria | 68,532 | 1.5% |
| 19 | Malaysia | 62,894 | 1.4% |
Map of world production of other pulses n.e.c.
Share of the world total; Nepal is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 73,519 | −5.8% | 68,391 | 1.07 |
| 2023 | 78,057 | −16% | 74,251 | 1.05 |
| 2022 | 92,777 | +3.2% | 84,870 | 1.09 |
| 2021 | 89,901 | +15% | 83,266 | 1.08 |
| 2020 | 78,483 | +9.0% | 74,164 | 1.06 |
| 2019 | 72,022 | +13% | 71,389 | 1.01 |
| 2018 | 64,008 | −5.0% | 64,570 | 0.99 |
| 2017 | 67,361 | +0.2% | 68,500 | 0.98 |
| 2016 | 67,235 | −6.8% | 68,350 | 0.98 |
| 2015 | 72,175 | +120% | 71,175 | 1.01 |
| 2014 | 32,817 | −2.6% | 30,644 | 1.07 |
| 2013 | 33,692 | +40% | 31,633 | 1.07 |
| 2012 | 24,018 | +0.4% | 26,247 | 0.92 |
| 2011 | 23,924 | −8.6% | 26,248 | 0.91 |
| 2010 | 26,185 | +2.7% | 30,382 | 0.86 |
| 2009 | 25,490 | 0.0% | 29,793 | 0.86 |
| 2008 | 25,490 | +0.3% | 29,773 | 0.86 |
| 2007 | 25,410 | +0.3% | 29,270 | 0.87 |
| 2006 | 25,339 | +4.2% | 29,240 | 0.87 |
| 2005 | 24,324 | +2.5% | 28,113 | 0.87 |
| 2004 | 23,728 | −41% | 27,932 | 0.85 |
| 2003 | 40,000 | +8.1% | 51,000 | 0.78 |
| 2002 | 37,000 | +63% | 47,000 | 0.79 |
| 2001 | 22,765 | −3.4% | 29,468 | 0.77 |
| 2000 | 23,569 | −0.4% | 31,336 | 0.75 |
| 1999 | 23,662 | −10% | 35,251 | 0.67 |
| 1998 | 26,407 | −10% | 44,296 | 0.60 |
| 1997 | 29,391 | −0.7% | 48,660 | 0.60 |
| 1996 | 29,610 | +0.1% | 51,960 | 0.57 |
| 1995 | 29,570 | −36% | 52,050 | 0.57 |
| 1994 | 46,140 | +10% | 85,000 | 0.54 |
| 1993 | 41,920 | −0.8% | 79,270 | 0.53 |
| 1992 | 42,270 | −9.8% | 77,860 | 0.54 |
| 1991 | 46,840 | +0.8% | 81,920 | 0.57 |
| 1990 | 46,490 | −12% | 81,100 | 0.57 |
| 1989 | 52,970 | +2.8% | 98,620 | 0.54 |
| 1988 | 51,540 | +50% | 103,560 | 0.50 |
| 1987 | 34,300 | +1.8% | 64,300 | 0.53 |
| 1986 | 33,700 | +11% | 65,100 | 0.52 |
| 1985 | 30,300 | −24% | 58,400 | 0.52 |
| 1984 | 40,000 | +2.6% | 80,000 | 0.50 |
| 1983 | 39,000 | 0.0% | 78,000 | 0.50 |
| 1982 | 39,000 | +2.6% | 78,000 | 0.50 |
| 1981 | 38,000 | 0.0% | 76,000 | 0.50 |
| 1980 | 38,000 | +2.7% | 76,000 | 0.50 |
| 1979 | 37,000 | 0.0% | 74,000 | 0.50 |
| 1978 | 37,000 | +2.8% | 74,000 | 0.50 |
| 1977 | 36,000 | 0.0% | 72,000 | 0.50 |
| 1976 | 36,000 | +5.9% | 72,000 | 0.50 |
| 1975 | 34,000 | −2.9% | 68,000 | 0.50 |
| 1974 | 35,000 | +6.1% | 70,000 | 0.50 |
| 1973 | 33,000 | −2.9% | 66,000 | 0.50 |
| 1972 | 34,000 | +3.0% | 68,000 | 0.50 |
| 1971 | 33,000 | 0.0% | 66,000 | 0.50 |
| 1970 | 33,000 | +3.1% | 66,000 | 0.50 |
| 1969 | 32,000 | +3.2% | 64,000 | 0.50 |
| 1968 | 31,000 | +3.3% | 62,000 | 0.50 |
| 1967 | 30,000 | +3.4% | 60,000 | 0.50 |
| 1966 | 29,000 | −17% | 58,000 | 0.50 |
| 1965 | 35,000 | +30% | 70,000 | 0.50 |
| 1964 | 27,000 | −21% | 54,000 | 0.50 |
| 1963 | 34,000 | +36% | 68,000 | 0.50 |
| 1962 | 25,000 | 0.0% | 50,000 | 0.50 |
| 1961 | 25,000 | — | 50,000 | 0.50 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 19 t USD 38,000
- Exporter rank
- 61 of 94
- Imports
- 528 t USD 573,000
- Importer rank
- 29 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 Nepal?
Nepal produced 73,519 t in 2024, 1.7% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Nepal rank in the world for production of other pulses n.e.c.?
Nepal ranked 17th 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 Nepal changed?
It rose by 124% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +32% for the world. The record was 92,777 t in 2022.
What is the yield of other pulses n.e.c. in Nepal?
1.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (73,519 t from 68,391 ha), against a world average of 1.1 t/ha.
Does Nepal export or import other pulses n.e.c.?
In 2024 Nepal reported exports of 19 t (USD 38,000) and imports of 528 t (USD 573,000), 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. 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.