Pea production in Netherlands
Netherlands: Pea production was 2,563 tonnes in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2017)
2,563 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
69th
of 100 countries
All-time high
124,376 tonnes
in 1986
All-time low
2,053 tonnes
in 2011
Years of data
57
1961–2017
Pea production in Netherlands, 1961–2017
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2017, pea production in Netherlands stood at 2,563 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 24.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pea production in Netherlands peaked at 124,376 tonnes in 1986 and was at its lowest, 2,053 tonnes, in 2011.
Netherlands ranks 69th of 100 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pea production in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 85,795 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 70,531 tonnes | -17.8% |
| 1963 | 73,000 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1964 | 68,988 tonnes | -5.5% |
| 1965 | 44,395 tonnes | -35.6% |
| 1966 | 34,584 tonnes | -22.1% |
| 1967 | 48,386 tonnes | +39.9% |
| 1968 | 35,757 tonnes | -26.1% |
| 1969 | 40,095 tonnes | +12.1% |
| 1970 | 38,770 tonnes | -3.3% |
| 1971 | 31,042 tonnes | -19.9% |
| 1972 | 10,589 tonnes | -65.9% |
| 1973 | 12,427 tonnes | +17.4% |
| 1974 | 23,286 tonnes | +87.4% |
| 1975 | 21,917 tonnes | -5.9% |
| 1976 | 15,903 tonnes | -27.4% |
| 1977 | 13,232 tonnes | -16.8% |
| 1978 | 18,360 tonnes | +38.8% |
| 1979 | 14,400 tonnes | -21.6% |
| 1980 | 14,800 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1981 | 15,297 tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1982 | 28,153 tonnes | +84.0% |
| 1983 | 31,773 tonnes | +12.9% |
| 1984 | 56,406 tonnes | +77.5% |
| 1985 | 71,290 tonnes | +26.4% |
| 1986 | 124,376 tonnes | +74.5% |
| 1987 | 121,552 tonnes | -2.3% |
| 1988 | 108,000 tonnes | -11.1% |
| 1989 | 75,000 tonnes | -30.6% |
| 1990 | 61,000 tonnes | -18.7% |
| 1991 | 30,000 tonnes | -50.8% |
| 1992 | 22,200 tonnes | -26.0% |
| 1993 | 13,900 tonnes | -37.4% |
| 1994 | 10,500 tonnes | -24.5% |
| 1995 | 5,000 tonnes | -52.4% |
| 1996 | 7,589 tonnes | +51.8% |
| 1997 | 5,100 tonnes | -32.8% |
| 1998 | 5,000 tonnes | -2.0% |
| 1999 | 7,100 tonnes | +42.0% |
| 2000 | 6,000 tonnes | -15.5% |
| 2001 | 7,000 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 2002 | 7,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 10,000 tonnes | +42.9% |
| 2004 | 10,700 tonnes | +7.0% |
| 2005 | 9,800 tonnes | -8.4% |
| 2006 | 4,600 tonnes | -53.1% |
| 2007 | 3,400 tonnes | -26.1% |
| 2008 | 4,200 tonnes | +23.5% |
| 2009 | 5,600 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 2010 | 4,500 tonnes | -19.6% |
| 2011 | 2,053 tonnes | -54.4% |
| 2012 | 2,530 tonnes | +23.2% |
| 2013 | 3,000 tonnes | +18.6% |
| 2014 | 3,125 tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 2,508 tonnes | -19.7% |
| 2016 | 2,563 tonnes | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 2,563 tonnes | +0.0% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 2,563 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 27,647 tonnes, 9% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 2,563 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 21,180 tonnes, 12% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 55,726 tonnes | 34,584 tonnes | 85,795 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 19,993 tonnes | 10,589 tonnes | 38,770 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 64,665 tonnes | 14,800 tonnes | 124,376 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 16,739 tonnes | 5,000 tonnes | 61,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,830 tonnes | 3,400 tonnes | 10,700 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,855 tonnes | 2,053 tonnes | 4,500 tonnes | 8 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More reference data data for Netherlands
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5851 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1102 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.59 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 18.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6002 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pea production in Netherlands?
- Pea production in Netherlands was 2,563 tonnes in 2017, 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 Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 124,376 tonnes in 1986.
- What is the lowest pea production recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,053 tonnes in 2011.
- How does Netherlands rank for pea production?
- Netherlands ranks 69th out of 100 countries with data for 2017.
- Is pea production rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands 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.