Cereal production in Brazil
Brazil: Cereal production was 138.98 million metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
138.98 million metric tons
Change on year
down 10.8%
World rank
4th
of 181 countries
All-time high
155.88 million metric tons
in 2023
All-time low
15.04 million metric tons
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Cereal production in Brazil, 1961–2024
Source: FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
Brazil recorded 138.98 million metric tons for cereal production in 2024.
The figure is down 10.8% on the previous year and up 37.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cereal production in Brazil peaked at 155.88 million metric tons in 2023 and was at its lowest, 15.04 million metric tons, in 1961.
That places Brazil 4th 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 Brazil, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 15.04 million metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 15.92 million metric tons | +5.9% |
| 1963 | 16.62 million metric tons | +4.4% |
| 1964 | 16.47 million metric tons | -0.9% |
| 1965 | 20.35 million metric tons | +23.6% |
| 1966 | 17.87 million metric tons | -12.2% |
| 1967 | 20.32 million metric tons | +13.7% |
| 1968 | 20.42 million metric tons | +0.5% |
| 1969 | 20.55 million metric tons | +0.6% |
| 1970 | 23.70 million metric tons | +15.3% |
| 1971 | 22.81 million metric tons | -3.7% |
| 1972 | 22.70 million metric tons | -0.5% |
| 1973 | 23.72 million metric tons | +4.5% |
| 1974 | 26.24 million metric tons | +10.6% |
| 1975 | 26.24 million metric tons | -0.0% |
| 1976 | 31.14 million metric tons | +18.7% |
| 1977 | 30.91 million metric tons | -0.7% |
| 1978 | 24.03 million metric tons | -22.3% |
| 1979 | 27.15 million metric tons | +13.0% |
| 1980 | 33.22 million metric tons | +22.4% |
| 1981 | 32.05 million metric tons | -3.5% |
| 1982 | 33.84 million metric tons | +5.6% |
| 1983 | 29.20 million metric tons | -13.7% |
| 1984 | 32.71 million metric tons | +12.0% |
| 1985 | 36.01 million metric tons | +10.1% |
| 1986 | 37.30 million metric tons | +3.6% |
| 1987 | 44.15 million metric tons | +18.4% |
| 1988 | 42.91 million metric tons | -2.8% |
| 1989 | 43.93 million metric tons | +2.4% |
| 1990 | 32.49 million metric tons | -26.0% |
| 1991 | 36.68 million metric tons | +12.9% |
| 1992 | 44.06 million metric tons | +20.1% |
| 1993 | 43.07 million metric tons | -2.2% |
| 1994 | 45.85 million metric tons | +6.4% |
| 1995 | 49.64 million metric tons | +8.3% |
| 1996 | 42.44 million metric tons | -14.5% |
| 1997 | 44.87 million metric tons | +5.7% |
| 1998 | 40.74 million metric tons | -9.2% |
| 1999 | 47.63 million metric tons | +16.9% |
| 2000 | 46.53 million metric tons | -2.3% |
| 2001 | 57.13 million metric tons | +22.8% |
| 2002 | 50.88 million metric tons | -10.9% |
| 2003 | 67.45 million metric tons | +32.6% |
| 2004 | 63.95 million metric tons | -5.2% |
| 2005 | 55.67 million metric tons | -13.0% |
| 2006 | 59.15 million metric tons | +6.2% |
| 2007 | 69.44 million metric tons | +17.4% |
| 2008 | 79.75 million metric tons | +14.8% |
| 2009 | 70.91 million metric tons | -11.1% |
| 2010 | 75.16 million metric tons | +6.0% |
| 2011 | 77.59 million metric tons | +3.2% |
| 2012 | 89.91 million metric tons | +15.9% |
| 2013 | 100.90 million metric tons | +12.2% |
| 2014 | 101.40 million metric tons | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 106.03 million metric tons | +4.6% |
| 2016 | 84.17 million metric tons | -20.6% |
| 2017 | 117.98 million metric tons | +40.2% |
| 2018 | 103.26 million metric tons | -12.5% |
| 2019 | 121.20 million metric tons | +17.4% |
| 2020 | 125.58 million metric tons | +3.6% |
| 2021 | 111.98 million metric tons | -10.8% |
| 2022 | 135.74 million metric tons | +21.2% |
| 2023 | 155.88 million metric tons | +14.8% |
| 2024 | 138.98 million metric tons | -10.8% |
Brazil compared with similar countries
- Brazil's 138.98 million metric tons is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.47 million metric tons, 94.6× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Brazil's 138.98 million metric tons is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 773,845 metric tons, 179.6× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 18.17 million metric tons | 15.04 million metric tons | 20.55 million metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 25.87 million metric tons | 22.70 million metric tons | 31.14 million metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 36.53 million metric tons | 29.20 million metric tons | 44.15 million metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 42.75 million metric tons | 32.49 million metric tons | 49.64 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 62.09 million metric tons | 46.53 million metric tons | 79.75 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 97.76 million metric tons | 75.16 million metric tons | 121.20 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 133.63 million metric tons | 111.98 million metric tons | 155.88 million metric tons | 5 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
More agriculture & rural data for Brazil
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0609 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 652.04 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.95 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1182 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 6.1% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 6.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 5.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cereal production in Brazil?
- Cereal production in Brazil was 138.98 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 Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 155.88 million metric tons in 2023.
- What is the lowest cereal production recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.04 million metric tons in 1961.
- How does Brazil rank for cereal production?
- Brazil ranks 4th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cereal production rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil 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.