Cereal production in Uruguay
Uruguay: Cereal production was 4.12 million metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.12 million metric tons
Change on year
up 4.6%
World rank
68th
of 181 countries
All-time high
4.60 million metric tons
in 2012
All-time low
450,920 metric tons
in 1967
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Cereal production in Uruguay, 1961–2024
Source: FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cereal production in Uruguay is 4.12 million metric tons, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 4.6% on the previous year and up 2.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cereal production in Uruguay peaked at 4.60 million metric tons in 2012 and was at its lowest, 450,920 metric tons, in 1967.
That places Uruguay 68th out of 181 countries 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 Uruguay, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 750,924 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 764,645 metric tons | +1.8% |
| 1963 | 596,786 metric tons | -22.0% |
| 1964 | 914,783 metric tons | +53.3% |
| 1965 | 878,083 metric tons | -4.0% |
| 1966 | 710,836 metric tons | -19.0% |
| 1967 | 450,920 metric tons | -36.6% |
| 1968 | 796,010 metric tons | +76.5% |
| 1969 | 838,631 metric tons | +5.4% |
| 1970 | 877,834 metric tons | +4.7% |
| 1971 | 755,814 metric tons | -13.9% |
| 1972 | 601,511 metric tons | -20.4% |
| 1973 | 974,799 metric tons | +62.1% |
| 1974 | 1.18 million metric tons | +20.9% |
| 1975 | 971,184 metric tons | -17.6% |
| 1976 | 1.15 million metric tons | +18.0% |
| 1977 | 740,620 metric tons | -35.4% |
| 1978 | 836,859 metric tons | +13.0% |
| 1979 | 939,250 metric tons | +12.2% |
| 1980 | 892,972 metric tons | -4.9% |
| 1981 | 1.21 million metric tons | +35.0% |
| 1982 | 1.08 million metric tons | -10.8% |
| 1983 | 1.08 million metric tons | +0.8% |
| 1984 | 1.08 million metric tons | -0.2% |
| 1985 | 1.03 million metric tons | -5.0% |
| 1986 | 897,631 metric tons | -12.7% |
| 1987 | 1.02 million metric tons | +13.7% |
| 1988 | 1.30 million metric tons | +27.6% |
| 1989 | 1.49 million metric tons | +14.6% |
| 1990 | 1.12 million metric tons | -24.8% |
| 1991 | 1.07 million metric tons | -4.4% |
| 1992 | 1.56 million metric tons | +45.1% |
| 1993 | 1.49 million metric tons | -4.3% |
| 1994 | 1.51 million metric tons | +1.6% |
| 1995 | 1.81 million metric tons | +19.5% |
| 1996 | 2.22 million metric tons | +22.7% |
| 1997 | 2.06 million metric tons | -7.4% |
| 1998 | 1.96 million metric tons | -4.7% |
| 1999 | 2.19 million metric tons | +11.9% |
| 2000 | 1.85 million metric tons | -15.7% |
| 2001 | 1.72 million metric tons | -7.1% |
| 2002 | 1.67 million metric tons | -2.8% |
| 2003 | 1.71 million metric tons | +2.1% |
| 2004 | 2.32 million metric tons | +35.8% |
| 2005 | 2.36 million metric tons | +1.6% |
| 2006 | 2.49 million metric tons | +5.8% |
| 2007 | 2.59 million metric tons | +4.1% |
| 2008 | 2.94 million metric tons | +13.6% |
| 2009 | 3.76 million metric tons | +27.7% |
| 2010 | 3.89 million metric tons | +3.4% |
| 2011 | 3.72 million metric tons | -4.3% |
| 2012 | 4.60 million metric tons | +23.7% |
| 2013 | 3.51 million metric tons | -23.8% |
| 2014 | 4.03 million metric tons | +14.8% |
| 2015 | 3.60 million metric tons | -10.6% |
| 2016 | 3.62 million metric tons | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 3.57 million metric tons | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 2.51 million metric tons | -29.5% |
| 2019 | 3.56 million metric tons | +41.8% |
| 2020 | 3.50 million metric tons | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 4.05 million metric tons | +15.6% |
| 2022 | 4.60 million metric tons | +13.6% |
| 2023 | 3.94 million metric tons | -14.4% |
| 2024 | 4.12 million metric tons | +4.6% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 4.12 million metric tons is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.90 million metric tons, 2.2× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 4.12 million metric tons is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 773,845 metric tons, 5.3× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 744,624 metric tons | 450,920 metric tons | 914,783 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 902,219 metric tons | 601,511 metric tons | 1.18 million metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.11 million metric tons | 892,972 metric tons | 1.49 million metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.70 million metric tons | 1.07 million metric tons | 2.22 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.34 million metric tons | 1.67 million metric tons | 3.76 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.66 million metric tons | 2.51 million metric tons | 4.60 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.04 million metric tons | 3.50 million metric tons | 4.60 million metric tons | 5 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
More agriculture & rural data for Uruguay
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 3.67 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0638 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,609 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.32 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.0435 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 6.4% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 6.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 14.1% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cereal production in Uruguay?
- Cereal production in Uruguay was 4.12 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 Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 4.60 million metric tons in 2012.
- What is the lowest cereal production recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 450,920 metric tons in 1967.
- How does Uruguay rank for cereal production?
- Uruguay ranks 68th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cereal production rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay 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.