Pea production in Lesotho
Lesotho: Pea production was 153 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pea production in Lesotho, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Lesotho recorded 153 tonnes for pea production in 2024.
That represents a change of down 57.1% on the previous year and down 45.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pea production in Lesotho peaked at 12,024 tonnes in 1961 and was at its lowest, 17 tonnes, in 2020.
That places Lesotho 91st out of 99 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom 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 | 7,122 tonnes | 4,745 tonnes | 12,024 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 5,350 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 7,178 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,957 tonnes | 1,467 tonnes | 4,562 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,771 tonnes | 809 tonnes | 6,429 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,603 tonnes | 554 tonnes | 6,429 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 564.57 tonnes | 143 tonnes | 1,373 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 293.8 tonnes | 17 tonnes | 473 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pea production in Lesotho?
- Pea production in Lesotho was 153 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 Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 12,024 tonnes in 1961.
- What is the lowest pea production recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 17 tonnes in 2020.
- How does Lesotho rank for pea production?
- Lesotho ranks 91st out of 99 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pea production rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho 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.