Pea production in Germany
Germany: Pea production was 376,000 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
376,000 tonnes
Change on year
up 41.4%
World rank
10th
of 100 countries
All-time high
610,039 tonnes
in 1999
All-time low
29,763 tonnes
in 1976
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Pea production in Germany, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, pea production in Germany stood at 376,000 tonnes.
That represents a change of up 41.4% on the previous year and up 142.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pea production in Germany peaked at 610,039 tonnes in 1999 and was at its lowest, 29,763 tonnes, in 1976.
Germany ranks 10th of 100 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pea production in Germany, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 56,373 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 73,538 tonnes | +30.4% |
| 1963 | 55,987 tonnes | -23.9% |
| 1964 | 65,389 tonnes | +16.8% |
| 1965 | 74,644 tonnes | +14.2% |
| 1966 | 54,747 tonnes | -26.7% |
| 1967 | 58,009 tonnes | +6.0% |
| 1968 | 41,709 tonnes | -28.1% |
| 1969 | 40,517 tonnes | -2.9% |
| 1970 | 38,951 tonnes | -3.9% |
| 1971 | 51,965 tonnes | +33.4% |
| 1972 | 35,906 tonnes | -30.9% |
| 1973 | 38,514 tonnes | +7.3% |
| 1974 | 46,808 tonnes | +21.5% |
| 1975 | 42,394 tonnes | -9.4% |
| 1976 | 29,763 tonnes | -29.8% |
| 1977 | 34,590 tonnes | +16.2% |
| 1978 | 44,590 tonnes | +28.9% |
| 1979 | 47,960 tonnes | +7.6% |
| 1980 | 38,600 tonnes | -19.5% |
| 1981 | 39,300 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1982 | 46,326 tonnes | +17.9% |
| 1983 | 43,486 tonnes | -6.1% |
| 1984 | 51,084 tonnes | +17.5% |
| 1985 | 49,980 tonnes | -2.2% |
| 1986 | 51,995 tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1987 | 190,731 tonnes | +266.8% |
| 1988 | 147,515 tonnes | -22.7% |
| 1989 | 115,441 tonnes | -21.7% |
| 1990 | 76,700 tonnes | -33.6% |
| 1991 | 74,755 tonnes | -2.5% |
| 1992 | 73,933 tonnes | -1.1% |
| 1993 | 133,977 tonnes | +81.2% |
| 1994 | 151,074 tonnes | +12.8% |
| 1995 | 216,435 tonnes | +43.3% |
| 1996 | 300,879 tonnes | +39.0% |
| 1997 | 400,440 tonnes | +33.1% |
| 1998 | 589,378 tonnes | +47.2% |
| 1999 | 610,039 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 408,899 tonnes | -33.0% |
| 2001 | 559,633 tonnes | +36.9% |
| 2002 | 413,227 tonnes | -26.2% |
| 2003 | 391,739 tonnes | -5.2% |
| 2004 | 464,212 tonnes | +18.5% |
| 2005 | 346,300 tonnes | -25.4% |
| 2006 | 287,700 tonnes | -16.9% |
| 2007 | 177,487 tonnes | -38.3% |
| 2008 | 140,556 tonnes | -20.8% |
| 2009 | 165,907 tonnes | +18.0% |
| 2010 | 171,966 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 2011 | 154,600 tonnes | -10.1% |
| 2012 | 138,800 tonnes | -10.2% |
| 2013 | 129,500 tonnes | -6.7% |
| 2014 | 155,300 tonnes | +19.9% |
| 2015 | 276,800 tonnes | +78.2% |
| 2016 | 290,200 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2017 | 298,100 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 197,100 tonnes | -33.9% |
| 2019 | 228,200 tonnes | +15.8% |
| 2020 | 297,500 tonnes | +30.4% |
| 2021 | 299,100 tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 322,600 tonnes | +7.9% |
| 2023 | 265,900 tonnes | -17.6% |
| 2024 | 376,000 tonnes | +41.4% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 376,000 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 27,647 tonnes, 13.6× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Germany's 376,000 tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 21,180 tonnes, 17.8× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pea production in Germany changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | +266.8% | 51,995 tonnes | 190,731 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 57,879 tonnes | 40,517 tonnes | 74,644 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 41,144 tonnes | 29,763 tonnes | 51,965 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 77,446 tonnes | 38,600 tonnes | 190,731 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 262,761 tonnes | 73,933 tonnes | 610,039 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 335,566 tonnes | 140,556 tonnes | 559,633 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 204,057 tonnes | 129,500 tonnes | 298,100 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 312,220 tonnes | 265,900 tonnes | 376,000 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More reference data data for Germany
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 15.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 80.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.56 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pea production in Germany?
- Pea production in Germany was 376,000 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 Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 610,039 tonnes in 1999.
- What is the lowest pea production recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 29,763 tonnes in 1976.
- How does Germany rank for pea production?
- Germany ranks 10th out of 100 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pea production rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 142.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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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Pea production is measured in tonnes.