Pea production in Australia
Australia: Pea production was 228,000 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pea production in Australia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pea production in Australia is 228,000 tonnes, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 27.3% on the previous year and down 33.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pea production in Australia peaked at 585,000 tonnes in 2005 and was at its lowest, 8,626 tonnes, in 1967.
Australia ranks 12th of 99 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 19,667 tonnes | 8,626 tonnes | 26,550 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 27,165 tonnes | 14,880 tonnes | 53,515 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 265,438 tonnes | 33,158 tonnes | 517,344 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 400,092 tonnes | 240,407 tonnes | 558,453 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 351,022 tonnes | 140,000 tonnes | 585,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 312,791 tonnes | 159,556 tonnes | 415,186 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 282,546 tonnes | 210,500 tonnes | 399,280 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pea production in Australia?
- Pea production in Australia was 228,000 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest pea production recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 585,000 tonnes in 2005.
- What is the lowest pea production recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,626 tonnes in 1967.
- How does Australia rank for pea production?
- Australia ranks 12th out of 99 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pea production rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Pea production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Pea production is measured in tonnes.