Cereals, primary — Gross Production Value in Africa

Africa: Cereals, primary — Gross Production Value was 56.68 million 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
56.68 million 1000 USD
Change on year
down 13.8%
Rank
7th
of 33 groups
All-time high
132.90 million 1000 USD
in 2022
All-time low
16.51 million 1000 USD
in 1994
Years of data
34
1991–2024

Cereals, primary — Gross Production Value in Africa, 1991–2024

25.0M50.0M75.0M100.0M125.0M1991200720241991: 23.0M 1000 USD1992: 20.6M 1000 USD1993: 20.5M 1000 USD1994: 16.5M 1000 USD1995: 30.2M 1000 USD1996: 35.5M 1000 USD1997: 28.9M 1000 USD1998: 25.5M 1000 USD1999: 19.2M 1000 USD2000: 17.8M 1000 USD2001: 20.2M 1000 USD2002: 21.6M 1000 USD2003: 22.5M 1000 USD2004: 24.8M 1000 USD2005: 34.3M 1000 USD2006: 35.1M 1000 USD2007: 37.1M 1000 USD2008: 59.8M 1000 USD2009: 44.9M 1000 USD2010: 46.6M 1000 USD2011: 49.9M 1000 USD2012: 56.4M 1000 USD2013: 57.3M 1000 USD2014: 61.5M 1000 USD2015: 54.4M 1000 USD2016: 51.0M 1000 USD2017: 49.6M 1000 USD2018: 53.5M 1000 USD2019: 55.3M 1000 USD2020: 58.2M 1000 USD2021: 62.3M 1000 USD2022: 132.9M 1000 USD2023: 65.8M 1000 USD2024: 56.7M 1000 USD

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.

Analysis

Africa recorded 56.68 million 1000 USD for cereals, primary — gross production value in 2024.

The figure is down 13.8% on the previous year and down 7.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, cereals, primary — gross production value in Africa peaked at 132.90 million 1000 USD in 2022 and was at its lowest, 16.51 million 1000 USD, in 1994.

Africa ranks 7th of 33 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 24.43 million 1000 USD 16.51 million 1000 USD 35.49 million 1000 USD 9
2000s 31.80 million 1000 USD 17.81 million 1000 USD 59.76 million 1000 USD 10
2010s 53.55 million 1000 USD 46.56 million 1000 USD 61.52 million 1000 USD 10
2020s 75.18 million 1000 USD 56.68 million 1000 USD 132.90 million 1000 USD 5

Countries ranked near Africa

  1. 4 Pakistan 28.40 million 1000 USD compare
  2. 5 Indonesia 26.95 million 1000 USD compare
  3. 6 Brazil 22.98 million 1000 USD compare
  4. 7 Japan 17.69 million 1000 USD compare
  5. 8 Russian Federation 17.65 million 1000 USD compare
  6. 9 Bangladesh 16.75 million 1000 USD compare
  7. 10 Canada 13.40 million 1000 USD compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is cereals, primary — gross production value in Africa?
Cereals, primary — gross production value in Africa was 56.68 million 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest cereals, primary — gross production value recorded in Africa?
The highest recorded value was 132.90 million 1000 USD in 2022.
What is the lowest cereals, primary — gross production value recorded in Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 16.51 million 1000 USD in 1994.
How does Africa rank for cereals, primary — gross production value?
Africa ranks 7th out of 33 groups with data for 2024.
Is cereals, primary — gross production value rising or falling in Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 7.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Cereals, primary — Gross Production Value (current thousand US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Cereals, primary — Gross Production Value (current thousand US$)
Unit
1000 USD
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
194 places, 5,860 data points, 1991–2024
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