All pulses production in Malaysia
In 2024 Malaysia produced 62,894 t of all pulses, the 83rd largest in the world (0.06% of the world total). This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 4,261 ha, yield 14.8 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 62,894 t
- World rank
- 83 of 170
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 62,894 t
- 2024
All pulses in Malaysia, 2020–2024 (tonnes)
Malaysia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.06%
- Yield, t/ha
- 14.8
- world 1.1 (+1,287%)
- kg per person
- 1.77
- world 11.9
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | South Africa | 75,109 | 0.08% |
| 82 | Zambia | 73,399 | 0.08% |
| 83 | Malaysia | 62,894 | 0.06% |
| 84 | Philippines | 62,546 | 0.06% |
| 85 | Guinea | 58,233 | 0.06% |
Map of world production of pulses
Share of the world total; Malaysia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 62,894 | +9.5% | 4,261 | 14.76 |
| 2023 | 57,445 | −4.5% | 3,797 | 15.13 |
| 2022 | 60,137 | −0.0% | 4,048 | 14.86 |
| 2021 | 60,158 | +14% | 4,357 | 13.81 |
| 2020 | 52,638 | — | 3,922 | 13.42 |
Questions and answers
What is the production of pulses in Malaysia?
Malaysia produced 62,894 t in 2024, 0.06% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Malaysia rank in the world for production of pulses?
Malaysia ranked 83rd of 170 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 26.2% of the world total.
What is the yield of pulses in Malaysia?
14.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (62,894 t from 4,261 ha), against a world average of 1.1 t/ha.
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.