Pea production in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Pea production was 293,360 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
293,360 tonnes
Change on year
up 60.5%
World rank
11th
of 100 countries
All-time high
371,000 tonnes
in 1997
All-time low
37,594 tonnes
in 1962
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Pea production in United Kingdom, 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 United Kingdom is 293,360 tonnes, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 60.5% on the previous year and up 129.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pea production in United Kingdom peaked at 371,000 tonnes in 1997 and was at its lowest, 37,594 tonnes, in 1962.
That places United Kingdom 11th out of 100 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pea production in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 38,610 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 37,594 tonnes | -2.6% |
| 1963 | 44,000 tonnes | +17.0% |
| 1964 | 47,754 tonnes | +8.5% |
| 1965 | 46,840 tonnes | -1.9% |
| 1966 | 44,198 tonnes | -5.6% |
| 1967 | 65,027 tonnes | +47.1% |
| 1968 | 51,819 tonnes | -20.3% |
| 1969 | 65,840 tonnes | +27.1% |
| 1970 | 87,380 tonnes | +32.7% |
| 1971 | 73,156 tonnes | -16.3% |
| 1972 | 73,156 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 70,107 tonnes | -4.2% |
| 1974 | 96,525 tonnes | +37.7% |
| 1975 | 86,200 tonnes | -10.7% |
| 1976 | 82,300 tonnes | -4.5% |
| 1977 | 120,500 tonnes | +46.4% |
| 1978 | 102,500 tonnes | -14.9% |
| 1979 | 120,900 tonnes | +18.0% |
| 1980 | 111,300 tonnes | -7.9% |
| 1981 | 87,000 tonnes | -21.8% |
| 1982 | 88,000 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1983 | 85,000 tonnes | -3.4% |
| 1984 | 170,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 1985 | 215,000 tonnes | +26.5% |
| 1986 | 330,000 tonnes | +53.5% |
| 1987 | 310,000 tonnes | -6.1% |
| 1988 | 360,000 tonnes | +16.1% |
| 1989 | 276,000 tonnes | -23.3% |
| 1990 | 320,000 tonnes | +15.9% |
| 1991 | 280,000 tonnes | -12.5% |
| 1992 | 261,000 tonnes | -6.8% |
| 1993 | 332,000 tonnes | +27.2% |
| 1994 | 370,000 tonnes | +11.4% |
| 1995 | 286,000 tonnes | -22.7% |
| 1996 | 240,000 tonnes | -16.1% |
| 1997 | 371,000 tonnes | +54.6% |
| 1998 | 324,000 tonnes | -12.7% |
| 1999 | 355,000 tonnes | +9.6% |
| 2000 | 309,000 tonnes | -13.0% |
| 2001 | 361,000 tonnes | +16.8% |
| 2002 | 292,000 tonnes | -19.1% |
| 2003 | 288,000 tonnes | -1.4% |
| 2004 | 214,866 tonnes | -25.4% |
| 2005 | 161,000 tonnes | -25.1% |
| 2006 | 145,000 tonnes | -9.9% |
| 2007 | 130,000 tonnes | -10.3% |
| 2008 | 91,000 tonnes | -30.0% |
| 2009 | 151,200 tonnes | +66.2% |
| 2010 | 147,000 tonnes | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 123,000 tonnes | -16.3% |
| 2012 | 58,000 tonnes | -52.8% |
| 2013 | 107,000 tonnes | +84.5% |
| 2014 | 128,000 tonnes | +19.6% |
| 2015 | 180,400 tonnes | +40.9% |
| 2016 | 188,800 tonnes | +4.7% |
| 2017 | 160,300 tonnes | -15.1% |
| 2018 | 106,700 tonnes | -33.4% |
| 2019 | 159,900 tonnes | +49.9% |
| 2020 | 159,805 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 195,149 tonnes | +22.1% |
| 2022 | 160,289 tonnes | -17.9% |
| 2023 | 182,835 tonnes | +14.1% |
| 2024 | 293,360 tonnes | +60.5% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 293,360 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 27,647 tonnes, 10.6× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 293,360 tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 21,180 tonnes, 13.9× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 49,076 tonnes | 37,594 tonnes | 65,840 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 91,272 tonnes | 70,107 tonnes | 120,900 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 203,230 tonnes | 85,000 tonnes | 360,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 313,900 tonnes | 240,000 tonnes | 371,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 214,307 tonnes | 91,000 tonnes | 361,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 135,910 tonnes | 58,000 tonnes | 188,800 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 198,288 tonnes | 159,805 tonnes | 293,360 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More reference data data for United Kingdom
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 59.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.48 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pea production in United Kingdom?
- Pea production in United Kingdom was 293,360 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 United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 371,000 tonnes in 1997.
- What is the lowest pea production recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 37,594 tonnes in 1962.
- How does United Kingdom rank for pea production?
- United Kingdom ranks 11th out of 100 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pea production rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 129.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.