Cereal production in Argentina
Argentina: Cereal production was 85.73 million metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
85.73 million metric tons
Change on year
up 31.1%
World rank
6th
of 181 countries
All-time high
92.20 million metric tons
in 2021
All-time low
13.84 million metric tons
in 1965
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Cereal production in Argentina, 1961–2024
Source: FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
Argentina recorded 85.73 million metric tons for cereal production in 2024.
The figure is up 31.1% on the previous year and up 54.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cereal production in Argentina peaked at 92.20 million metric tons in 2021 and was at its lowest, 13.84 million metric tons, in 1965.
That places Argentina 6th out of 181 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.
Cereal production in Argentina, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 14.51 million metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 13.96 million metric tons | -3.8% |
| 1963 | 17.33 million metric tons | +24.1% |
| 1964 | 20.82 million metric tons | +20.1% |
| 1965 | 13.84 million metric tons | -33.5% |
| 1966 | 17.32 million metric tons | +25.1% |
| 1967 | 19.58 million metric tons | +13.0% |
| 1968 | 16.30 million metric tons | -16.7% |
| 1969 | 18.48 million metric tons | +13.4% |
| 1970 | 19.92 million metric tons | +7.8% |
| 1971 | 21.98 million metric tons | +10.3% |
| 1972 | 18.83 million metric tons | -14.3% |
| 1973 | 23.86 million metric tons | +26.7% |
| 1974 | 23.61 million metric tons | -1.1% |
| 1975 | 23.04 million metric tons | -2.4% |
| 1976 | 24.89 million metric tons | +8.0% |
| 1977 | 22.51 million metric tons | -9.6% |
| 1978 | 27.70 million metric tons | +23.1% |
| 1979 | 25.07 million metric tons | -9.5% |
| 1980 | 18.65 million metric tons | -25.6% |
| 1981 | 30.01 million metric tons | +60.9% |
| 1982 | 34.33 million metric tons | +14.4% |
| 1983 | 31.69 million metric tons | -7.7% |
| 1984 | 31.85 million metric tons | +0.5% |
| 1985 | 28.07 million metric tons | -11.9% |
| 1986 | 26.13 million metric tons | -6.9% |
| 1987 | 22.95 million metric tons | -12.2% |
| 1988 | 22.34 million metric tons | -2.7% |
| 1989 | 18.13 million metric tons | -18.8% |
| 1990 | 19.14 million metric tons | +5.6% |
| 1991 | 21.69 million metric tons | +13.3% |
| 1992 | 25.50 million metric tons | +17.6% |
| 1993 | 25.23 million metric tons | -1.0% |
| 1994 | 25.36 million metric tons | +0.5% |
| 1995 | 24.32 million metric tons | -4.1% |
| 1996 | 30.46 million metric tons | +25.3% |
| 1997 | 35.39 million metric tons | +16.2% |
| 1998 | 37.78 million metric tons | +6.7% |
| 1999 | 34.64 million metric tons | -8.3% |
| 2000 | 38.46 million metric tons | +11.0% |
| 2001 | 35.80 million metric tons | -6.9% |
| 2002 | 31.93 million metric tons | -10.8% |
| 2003 | 34.64 million metric tons | +8.5% |
| 2004 | 35.41 million metric tons | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 38.40 million metric tons | +8.5% |
| 2006 | 34.09 million metric tons | -11.2% |
| 2007 | 43.76 million metric tons | +28.4% |
| 2008 | 36.85 million metric tons | -15.8% |
| 2009 | 26.66 million metric tons | -27.6% |
| 2010 | 46.63 million metric tons | +74.9% |
| 2011 | 49.35 million metric tons | +5.8% |
| 2012 | 40.71 million metric tons | -17.5% |
| 2013 | 51.80 million metric tons | +27.2% |
| 2014 | 55.54 million metric tons | +7.2% |
| 2015 | 53.37 million metric tons | -3.9% |
| 2016 | 68.23 million metric tons | +27.9% |
| 2017 | 76.52 million metric tons | +12.2% |
| 2018 | 71.53 million metric tons | -6.5% |
| 2019 | 83.93 million metric tons | +17.3% |
| 2020 | 83.57 million metric tons | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 92.20 million metric tons | +10.3% |
| 2022 | 81.99 million metric tons | -11.1% |
| 2023 | 65.40 million metric tons | -20.2% |
| 2024 | 85.73 million metric tons | +31.1% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 85.73 million metric tons is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.47 million metric tons, 58.4× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 85.73 million metric tons is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 773,845 metric tons, 110.8× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 16.90 million metric tons | 13.84 million metric tons | 20.82 million metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 23.14 million metric tons | 18.83 million metric tons | 27.70 million metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 26.42 million metric tons | 18.13 million metric tons | 34.33 million metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 27.95 million metric tons | 19.14 million metric tons | 37.78 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 35.60 million metric tons | 26.66 million metric tons | 43.76 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 59.76 million metric tons | 40.71 million metric tons | 83.93 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 81.78 million metric tons | 65.40 million metric tons | 92.20 million metric tons | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Argentina
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 1.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0553 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 824.26 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.6693 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.0765 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 5.5% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 5.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.6% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cereal production in Argentina?
- Cereal production in Argentina was 85.73 million metric tons in 2024, according to FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest cereal production recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 92.20 million metric tons in 2021.
- What is the lowest cereal production recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.84 million metric tons in 1965.
- How does Argentina rank for cereal production?
- Argentina ranks 6th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cereal production rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as part of Cereal production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Production data on cereals relate to crops harvested for dry grain only. Cereal crops harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.