Cereal production in Uruguay
Uruguay: Cereal production was 4.12 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.12 million
Change on year
up 4.6%
World rank
69th
of 186 countries
All-time high
4.60 million
in 2012
All-time low
450,920
in 1967
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Cereal production in Uruguay, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, cereal production in Uruguay stood at 4.12 million.
The figure is 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 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 450,920, in 1967.
That places Uruguay 69th out of 186 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 750,924 | — |
| 1962 | 764,645 | +1.8% |
| 1963 | 596,786 | -22.0% |
| 1964 | 914,783 | +53.3% |
| 1965 | 878,083 | -4.0% |
| 1966 | 710,836 | -19.0% |
| 1967 | 450,920 | -36.6% |
| 1968 | 796,010 | +76.5% |
| 1969 | 838,631 | +5.4% |
| 1970 | 877,834 | +4.7% |
| 1971 | 755,814 | -13.9% |
| 1972 | 601,511 | -20.4% |
| 1973 | 974,799 | +62.1% |
| 1974 | 1.18 million | +20.9% |
| 1975 | 971,184 | -17.6% |
| 1976 | 1.15 million | +18.0% |
| 1977 | 740,620 | -35.4% |
| 1978 | 836,859 | +13.0% |
| 1979 | 939,250 | +12.2% |
| 1980 | 892,972 | -4.9% |
| 1981 | 1.21 million | +35.0% |
| 1982 | 1.08 million | -10.8% |
| 1983 | 1.08 million | +0.8% |
| 1984 | 1.08 million | -0.2% |
| 1985 | 1.03 million | -5.0% |
| 1986 | 897,631 | -12.7% |
| 1987 | 1.02 million | +13.7% |
| 1988 | 1.30 million | +27.6% |
| 1989 | 1.49 million | +14.6% |
| 1990 | 1.12 million | -24.8% |
| 1991 | 1.07 million | -4.4% |
| 1992 | 1.56 million | +45.1% |
| 1993 | 1.49 million | -4.3% |
| 1994 | 1.51 million | +1.6% |
| 1995 | 1.81 million | +19.5% |
| 1996 | 2.22 million | +22.7% |
| 1997 | 2.06 million | -7.4% |
| 1998 | 1.96 million | -4.7% |
| 1999 | 2.19 million | +11.9% |
| 2000 | 1.85 million | -15.7% |
| 2001 | 1.72 million | -7.1% |
| 2002 | 1.67 million | -2.8% |
| 2003 | 1.71 million | +2.1% |
| 2004 | 2.32 million | +35.8% |
| 2005 | 2.36 million | +1.6% |
| 2006 | 2.49 million | +5.8% |
| 2007 | 2.59 million | +4.1% |
| 2008 | 2.94 million | +13.6% |
| 2009 | 3.76 million | +27.7% |
| 2010 | 3.89 million | +3.4% |
| 2011 | 3.72 million | -4.3% |
| 2012 | 4.60 million | +23.7% |
| 2013 | 3.51 million | -23.8% |
| 2014 | 4.03 million | +14.8% |
| 2015 | 3.60 million | -10.6% |
| 2016 | 3.62 million | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 3.57 million | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 2.51 million | -29.5% |
| 2019 | 3.56 million | +41.8% |
| 2020 | 3.50 million | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 4.05 million | +15.6% |
| 2022 | 4.60 million | +13.6% |
| 2023 | 3.94 million | -14.4% |
| 2024 | 4.12 million | +4.6% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 4.12 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.90 million, 2.2× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 4.12 million is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 770,044, 5.3× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 744,624 | 450,920 | 914,783 | 9 |
| 1970s | 902,219 | 601,511 | 1.18 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.11 million | 892,972 | 1.49 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.70 million | 1.07 million | 2.22 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.34 million | 1.67 million | 3.76 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.66 million | 2.51 million | 4.60 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.04 million | 3.50 million | 4.60 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
More agriculture & rural data for Uruguay
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.6278 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.6075 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0924 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 4.15 hectares per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cereal production in Uruguay?
- Cereal production in Uruguay was 4.12 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cereal production recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 4.60 million in 2012.
- What is the lowest cereal production recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 450,920 in 1967.
- How does Uruguay rank for cereal production?
- Uruguay ranks 69th out of 186 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Cereal production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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