Cereals, primary — Area harvested in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Cereals, primary — Area harvested was 804 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cereals, primary — Area harvested in Trinidad and Tobago, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Trinidad and Tobago recorded 804 ha for cereals, primary — area harvested in 2024.
The figure is up 140.7% on the previous year and down 75.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cereals, primary — area harvested in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 9,264 ha in 1975 and was at its lowest, 128 ha, in 2022.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 210th of 234 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cereals, primary — Area harvested in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5,340 ha | — |
| 1962 | 5,585 ha | +4.6% |
| 1963 | 5,475 ha | -2.0% |
| 1964 | 5,370 ha | -1.9% |
| 1965 | 5,060 ha | -5.8% |
| 1966 | 4,950 ha | -2.2% |
| 1967 | 4,730 ha | -4.4% |
| 1968 | 4,580 ha | -3.2% |
| 1969 | 4,265 ha | -6.9% |
| 1970 | 4,096 ha | -4.0% |
| 1971 | 4,687 ha | +14.4% |
| 1972 | 5,337 ha | +13.9% |
| 1973 | 5,220 ha | -2.2% |
| 1974 | 7,441 ha | +42.5% |
| 1975 | 9,264 ha | +24.5% |
| 1976 | 8,598 ha | -7.2% |
| 1977 | 8,457 ha | -1.6% |
| 1978 | 5,929 ha | -29.9% |
| 1979 | 6,233 ha | +5.1% |
| 1980 | 3,974 ha | -36.2% |
| 1981 | 2,021 ha | -49.1% |
| 1982 | 2,083 ha | +3.1% |
| 1983 | 2,021 ha | -3.0% |
| 1984 | 2,812 ha | +39.1% |
| 1985 | 2,951 ha | +4.9% |
| 1986 | 3,081 ha | +4.4% |
| 1987 | 3,750 ha | +21.7% |
| 1988 | 3,850 ha | +2.7% |
| 1989 | 5,850 ha | +51.9% |
| 1990 | 5,085 ha | -13.1% |
| 1991 | 6,172 ha | +21.4% |
| 1992 | 7,100 ha | +15.0% |
| 1993 | 6,500 ha | -8.5% |
| 1994 | 6,229 ha | -4.2% |
| 1995 | 4,052 ha | -34.9% |
| 1996 | 6,496 ha | +60.3% |
| 1997 | 4,711 ha | -27.5% |
| 1998 | 4,700 ha | -0.2% |
| 1999 | 2,400 ha | -48.9% |
| 2000 | 3,175 ha | +32.3% |
| 2001 | 3,500 ha | +10.2% |
| 2002 | 4,300 ha | +22.9% |
| 2003 | 3,050 ha | -29.1% |
| 2004 | 1,800 ha | -41.0% |
| 2005 | 2,000 ha | +11.1% |
| 2006 | 1,881 ha | -5.9% |
| 2007 | 2,182 ha | +16.0% |
| 2008 | 2,182 ha | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 1,953 ha | -10.5% |
| 2010 | 1,982 ha | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 2,335 ha | +17.8% |
| 2012 | 2,420 ha | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 2,507 ha | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 3,320 ha | +32.4% |
| 2015 | 3,321 ha | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 2,079 ha | -37.4% |
| 2017 | 1,420 ha | -31.7% |
| 2018 | 540 ha | -62.0% |
| 2019 | 587 ha | +8.7% |
| 2020 | 823 ha | +40.2% |
| 2021 | 376 ha | -54.3% |
| 2022 | 128 ha | -66.0% |
| 2023 | 334 ha | +160.9% |
| 2024 | 804 ha | +140.7% |
Trinidad and Tobago compared with similar countries
- Trinidad and Tobago's 804 ha is below the median for high income countries, which is 280,960 ha, 0% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Trinidad and Tobago's 804 ha is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 170,633 ha, 0% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cereals, primary — Area harvested in Trinidad and Tobago changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | +160.9% | 128 ha | 334 ha |
| 2024 | +140.7% | 334 ha | 804 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5,039 ha | 4,265 ha | 5,585 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 6,526 ha | 4,096 ha | 9,264 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,239 ha | 2,021 ha | 5,850 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,344 ha | 2,400 ha | 7,100 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,602 ha | 1,800 ha | 4,300 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,051 ha | 540 ha | 3,321 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 493 ha | 128 ha | 823 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Trinidad and Tobago
- 207 Solomon Islands 1,477 ha compare
- 208 Puerto Rico 996 ha compare
- 209 United Arab Emirates 900 ha compare
- 211 New Caledonia 631 ha compare
- 212 Sao Tome and Principe 397 ha compare
- 212 Sao Tome and Principe 397 ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Trinidad and Tobago
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % 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 0.0344 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.0395 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -4.75 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0078 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 145.68 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.0602 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cereals, primary — area harvested in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Cereals, primary — area harvested in Trinidad and Tobago was 804 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest cereals, primary — area harvested recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 9,264 ha in 1975.
- What is the lowest cereals, primary — area harvested recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 128 ha in 2022.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for cereals, primary — area harvested?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 210th out of 234 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cereals, primary — area harvested rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is down 75.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Cereals, primary — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.