Pea production in United States
United States: Pea production was 756,550 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
756,550 tonnes
Change on year
down 7.1%
World rank
6th
of 100 countries
All-time high
1.26 million tonnes
in 2016
All-time low
71,214 tonnes
in 1977
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Pea production in United States, 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 States is 756,550 tonnes, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.1% on the previous year and down 2.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pea production in United States peaked at 1.26 million tonnes in 2016 and was at its lowest, 71,214 tonnes, in 1977.
That places United States 6th out of 100 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pea production in United States, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 161,433 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 230,197 tonnes | +42.6% |
| 1963 | 221,760 tonnes | -3.7% |
| 1964 | 221,352 tonnes | -0.2% |
| 1965 | 184,883 tonnes | -16.5% |
| 1966 | 168,781 tonnes | -8.7% |
| 1967 | 164,336 tonnes | -2.6% |
| 1968 | 168,872 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1969 | 234,824 tonnes | +39.1% |
| 1970 | 181,027 tonnes | -22.9% |
| 1971 | 221,533 tonnes | +22.4% |
| 1972 | 122,469 tonnes | -44.7% |
| 1973 | 116,890 tonnes | -4.6% |
| 1974 | 200,986 tonnes | +71.9% |
| 1975 | 174,587 tonnes | -13.1% |
| 1976 | 124,601 tonnes | -28.6% |
| 1977 | 71,214 tonnes | -42.8% |
| 1978 | 218,404 tonnes | +206.7% |
| 1979 | 146,646 tonnes | -32.9% |
| 1980 | 193,638 tonnes | +32.0% |
| 1981 | 147,690 tonnes | -23.7% |
| 1982 | 161,860 tonnes | +9.6% |
| 1983 | 178,200 tonnes | +10.1% |
| 1984 | 149,750 tonnes | -16.0% |
| 1985 | 130,580 tonnes | -12.8% |
| 1986 | 204,600 tonnes | +56.7% |
| 1987 | 208,000 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1988 | 227,600 tonnes | +9.4% |
| 1989 | 240,000 tonnes | +5.4% |
| 1990 | 155,000 tonnes | -35.4% |
| 1991 | 217,000 tonnes | +40.0% |
| 1992 | 143,800 tonnes | -33.7% |
| 1993 | 194,900 tonnes | +35.5% |
| 1994 | 138,800 tonnes | -28.8% |
| 1995 | 269,080 tonnes | +93.9% |
| 1996 | 150,680 tonnes | -44.0% |
| 1997 | 300,000 tonnes | +99.1% |
| 1998 | 304,450 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1999 | 249,070 tonnes | -18.2% |
| 2000 | 157,578 tonnes | -36.7% |
| 2001 | 170,687 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 2002 | 214,413 tonnes | +25.6% |
| 2003 | 235,959 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 2004 | 517,957 tonnes | +119.5% |
| 2005 | 635,165 tonnes | +22.6% |
| 2006 | 598,880 tonnes | -5.7% |
| 2007 | 738,766 tonnes | +23.4% |
| 2008 | 556,560 tonnes | -24.7% |
| 2009 | 777,320 tonnes | +39.7% |
| 2010 | 645,050 tonnes | -17.0% |
| 2011 | 255,146 tonnes | -60.4% |
| 2012 | 499,042 tonnes | +95.6% |
| 2013 | 708,510 tonnes | +42.0% |
| 2014 | 778,140 tonnes | +9.8% |
| 2015 | 829,303 tonnes | +6.6% |
| 2016 | 1.26 million tonnes | +51.8% |
| 2017 | 643,880 tonnes | -48.9% |
| 2018 | 722,530 tonnes | +12.2% |
| 2019 | 1.01 million tonnes | +40.3% |
| 2020 | 981,080 tonnes | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 415,540 tonnes | -57.6% |
| 2022 | 703,840 tonnes | +69.4% |
| 2023 | 814,060 tonnes | +15.7% |
| 2024 | 756,550 tonnes | -7.1% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 756,550 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 27,647 tonnes, 27.4× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 195,160 tonnes | 161,433 tonnes | 234,824 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 157,836 tonnes | 71,214 tonnes | 221,533 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 184,192 tonnes | 130,580 tonnes | 240,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 212,278 tonnes | 138,800 tonnes | 304,450 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 460,328 tonnes | 157,578 tonnes | 777,320 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 735,446 tonnes | 255,146 tonnes | 1.26 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 734,214 tonnes | 415,540 tonnes | 981,080 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near United States
More reference data data for United States
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 19.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 24.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 20.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 64.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 52.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 133.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 589.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 112.69 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pea production in United States?
- Pea production in United States was 756,550 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 States?
- The highest recorded value was 1.26 million tonnes in 2016.
- What is the lowest pea production recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 71,214 tonnes in 1977.
- How does United States rank for pea production?
- United States ranks 6th out of 100 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pea production rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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.