Cereal production in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)
Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries): Cereal production was 132.57 million metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
132.57 million metric tons
Change on year
down 63.6%
Rank
23rd
of 45 groups
All-time high
370.04 million metric tons
in 2022
All-time low
43.23 million metric tons
in 1962
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Cereal production in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries), 1961–2024
Source: FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
In 2024, cereal production in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) stood at 132.57 million metric tons.
The figure is down 63.6% on the previous year and down 59.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cereal production in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) peaked at 370.04 million metric tons in 2022 and was at its lowest, 43.23 million metric tons, in 1962.
That places Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) 23rd out of 45 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cereal production in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries), year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 44.16 million metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 43.23 million metric tons | -2.1% |
| 1963 | 47.90 million metric tons | +10.8% |
| 1964 | 45.24 million metric tons | -5.6% |
| 1965 | 49.16 million metric tons | +8.7% |
| 1966 | 53.46 million metric tons | +8.7% |
| 1967 | 53.76 million metric tons | +0.6% |
| 1968 | 52.47 million metric tons | -2.4% |
| 1969 | 55.19 million metric tons | +5.2% |
| 1970 | 50.21 million metric tons | -9.0% |
| 1971 | 62.94 million metric tons | +25.4% |
| 1972 | 64.77 million metric tons | +2.9% |
| 1973 | 59.33 million metric tons | -8.4% |
| 1974 | 60.85 million metric tons | +2.6% |
| 1975 | 65.41 million metric tons | +7.5% |
| 1976 | 74.46 million metric tons | +13.8% |
| 1977 | 70.82 million metric tons | -4.9% |
| 1978 | 72.64 million metric tons | +2.6% |
| 1979 | 70.93 million metric tons | -2.3% |
| 1980 | 70.65 million metric tons | -0.4% |
| 1981 | 70.97 million metric tons | +0.5% |
| 1982 | 78.62 million metric tons | +10.8% |
| 1983 | 73.25 million metric tons | -6.8% |
| 1984 | 81.04 million metric tons | +10.6% |
| 1985 | 76.12 million metric tons | -6.1% |
| 1986 | 83.66 million metric tons | +9.9% |
| 1987 | 80.53 million metric tons | -3.7% |
| 1988 | 83.50 million metric tons | +3.7% |
| 1989 | 79.40 million metric tons | -4.9% |
| 1990 | 84.41 million metric tons | +6.3% |
| 1991 | 87.68 million metric tons | +3.9% |
| 1992 | 257.72 million metric tons | +193.9% |
| 1993 | 259.15 million metric tons | +0.6% |
| 1994 | 220.34 million metric tons | -15.0% |
| 1995 | 204.28 million metric tons | -7.3% |
| 1996 | 194.14 million metric tons | -5.0% |
| 1997 | 241.08 million metric tons | +24.2% |
| 1998 | 182.38 million metric tons | -24.3% |
| 1999 | 190.15 million metric tons | +4.3% |
| 2000 | 189.98 million metric tons | -0.1% |
| 2001 | 243.29 million metric tons | +28.1% |
| 2002 | 245.03 million metric tons | +0.7% |
| 2003 | 203.97 million metric tons | -16.8% |
| 2004 | 254.75 million metric tons | +24.9% |
| 2005 | 245.42 million metric tons | -3.7% |
| 2006 | 241.09 million metric tons | -1.8% |
| 2007 | 229.94 million metric tons | -4.6% |
| 2008 | 295.90 million metric tons | +28.7% |
| 2009 | 287.44 million metric tons | -2.9% |
| 2010 | 232.42 million metric tons | -19.1% |
| 2011 | 303.97 million metric tons | +30.8% |
| 2012 | 245.09 million metric tons | -19.4% |
| 2013 | 308.13 million metric tons | +25.7% |
| 2014 | 323.27 million metric tons | +4.9% |
| 2015 | 315.71 million metric tons | -2.3% |
| 2016 | 343.47 million metric tons | +8.8% |
| 2017 | 354.71 million metric tons | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 341.58 million metric tons | -3.7% |
| 2019 | 357.36 million metric tons | +4.6% |
| 2020 | 357.43 million metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 368.06 million metric tons | +3.0% |
| 2022 | 370.04 million metric tons | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 363.79 million metric tons | -1.7% |
| 2024 | 132.57 million metric tons | -63.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 49.40 million metric tons | 43.23 million metric tons | 55.19 million metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 65.24 million metric tons | 50.21 million metric tons | 74.46 million metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 77.77 million metric tons | 70.65 million metric tons | 83.66 million metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 192.13 million metric tons | 84.41 million metric tons | 259.15 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 243.68 million metric tons | 189.98 million metric tons | 295.90 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 312.57 million metric tons | 232.42 million metric tons | 357.36 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 318.38 million metric tons | 132.57 million metric tons | 370.04 million metric tons | 5 |
Countries ranked near Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)
- 20 Ethiopia 31.76 million metric tons compare
- 21 Myanmar 30.13 million metric tons compare
- 22 Nigeria 28.47 million metric tons compare
- 23 Philippines 28.47 million metric tons compare
- 24 Kazakhstan 24.57 million metric tons compare
- 25 Egypt 23.39 million metric tons compare
- 26 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 22.05 million metric tons compare
More agriculture & rural data for Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3085 units per person (2025)
- Rural population 142.68 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.3% (2025)
- Rural population 30.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.4% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.6% (2021)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 644.43 current US$ per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 12.69 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0421 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 298.09 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cereal production in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- Cereal production in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) was 132.57 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 Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- The highest recorded value was 370.04 million metric tons in 2022.
- What is the lowest cereal production recorded in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- The lowest recorded value was 43.23 million metric tons in 1962.
- How does Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) rank for cereal production?
- Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 23rd out of 45 groups with data for 2024.
- Is cereal production rising or falling in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) 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.