Cereals, primary — Production in Belize
Belize: Cereals, primary — Production was 145,751 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cereals, primary — Production in Belize, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cereals, primary — production in Belize is 145,751 t, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.0% on the previous year and up 54.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cereals, primary — production in Belize peaked at 160,169 t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 3,245 t, in 1962.
Belize ranks 171st of 234 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cereals, primary — Production in Belize, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4,848 t | — |
| 1962 | 3,245 t | -33.1% |
| 1963 | 3,856 t | +18.8% |
| 1964 | 5,084 t | +31.8% |
| 1965 | 5,819 t | +14.5% |
| 1966 | 4,478 t | -23.0% |
| 1967 | 8,328 t | +86.0% |
| 1968 | 9,893 t | +18.8% |
| 1969 | 11,181 t | +13.0% |
| 1970 | 19,369 t | +73.2% |
| 1971 | 20,424 t | +5.4% |
| 1972 | 20,409 t | -0.1% |
| 1973 | 24,267 t | +18.9% |
| 1974 | 20,321 t | -16.3% |
| 1975 | 16,646 t | -18.1% |
| 1976 | 24,449 t | +46.9% |
| 1977 | 25,644 t | +4.9% |
| 1978 | 25,854 t | +0.8% |
| 1979 | 22,090 t | -14.6% |
| 1980 | 27,443 t | +24.2% |
| 1981 | 31,967 t | +16.5% |
| 1982 | 29,121 t | -8.9% |
| 1983 | 23,722 t | -18.5% |
| 1984 | 21,830 t | -8.0% |
| 1985 | 25,209 t | +15.5% |
| 1986 | 22,887 t | -9.2% |
| 1987 | 27,818 t | +21.5% |
| 1988 | 28,672 t | +3.1% |
| 1989 | 28,572 t | -0.3% |
| 1990 | 29,835 t | +4.4% |
| 1991 | 42,005 t | +40.8% |
| 1992 | 38,130 t | -9.2% |
| 1993 | 43,640 t | +14.5% |
| 1994 | 34,364 t | -21.3% |
| 1995 | 43,264 t | +25.9% |
| 1996 | 55,948 t | +29.3% |
| 1997 | 59,873 t | +7.0% |
| 1998 | 52,236 t | -12.8% |
| 1999 | 62,300 t | +19.3% |
| 2000 | 47,875 t | -23.2% |
| 2001 | 57,267 t | +19.6% |
| 2002 | 56,428 t | -1.5% |
| 2003 | 60,036 t | +6.4% |
| 2004 | 53,937 t | -10.2% |
| 2005 | 71,758 t | +33.0% |
| 2006 | 53,390 t | -25.6% |
| 2007 | 70,153 t | +31.4% |
| 2008 | 59,522 t | -15.2% |
| 2009 | 87,276 t | +46.6% |
| 2010 | 98,489 t | +12.8% |
| 2011 | 91,768 t | -6.8% |
| 2012 | 91,627 t | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 111,934 t | +22.2% |
| 2014 | 94,519 t | -15.6% |
| 2015 | 80,959 t | -14.3% |
| 2016 | 91,556 t | +13.1% |
| 2017 | 118,376 t | +29.3% |
| 2018 | 99,341 t | -16.1% |
| 2019 | 85,114 t | -14.3% |
| 2020 | 112,007 t | +31.6% |
| 2021 | 136,612 t | +22.0% |
| 2022 | 146,715 t | +7.4% |
| 2023 | 160,169 t | +9.2% |
| 2024 | 145,751 t | -9.0% |
Belize compared with similar countries
- Belize's 145,751 t is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.20 million t, 12% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Belize's 145,751 t is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 461,850 t, 32% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6,304 t | 3,245 t | 11,181 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 21,947 t | 16,646 t | 25,854 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 26,724 t | 21,830 t | 31,967 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 46,160 t | 29,835 t | 62,300 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 61,764 t | 47,875 t | 87,276 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 96,368 t | 80,959 t | 118,376 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 140,251 t | 112,007 t | 160,169 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Belize
- 169 Israel 175,077 t compare
- 170 Libya 164,800 t compare
- 172 Luxembourg 140,770 t compare
- 173 Timor-Leste 132,000 t compare
- 174 Somalia 128,063 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Belize
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 2.01 % 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 0.3358 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.454 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 2.52 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0795 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 610.5 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.74 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cereals, primary — production in Belize?
- Cereals, primary — production in Belize was 145,751 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest cereals, primary — production recorded in Belize?
- The highest recorded value was 160,169 t in 2023.
- What is the lowest cereals, primary — production recorded in Belize?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,245 t in 1962.
- How does Belize rank for cereals, primary — production?
- Belize ranks 171st out of 234 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cereals, primary — production rising or falling in Belize?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belize data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Cereals, primary — Production. 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.