Cereals, primary — Production in Brazil
Brazil: Cereals, primary — Production was 138.98 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cereals, primary — Production in Brazil, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cereals, primary — production in Brazil is 138.98 million t, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.8% on the previous year and up 37.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cereals, primary — production in Brazil peaked at 155.88 million t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 15.04 million t, in 1961.
That places Brazil 6th out of 234 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cereals, primary — Production in Brazil, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 15.04 million t | — |
| 1962 | 15.92 million t | +5.9% |
| 1963 | 16.62 million t | +4.4% |
| 1964 | 16.47 million t | -0.9% |
| 1965 | 20.35 million t | +23.6% |
| 1966 | 17.87 million t | -12.2% |
| 1967 | 20.32 million t | +13.7% |
| 1968 | 20.42 million t | +0.5% |
| 1969 | 20.55 million t | +0.6% |
| 1970 | 23.70 million t | +15.3% |
| 1971 | 22.81 million t | -3.7% |
| 1972 | 22.70 million t | -0.5% |
| 1973 | 23.72 million t | +4.5% |
| 1974 | 26.24 million t | +10.6% |
| 1975 | 26.24 million t | -0.0% |
| 1976 | 31.14 million t | +18.7% |
| 1977 | 30.91 million t | -0.7% |
| 1978 | 24.03 million t | -22.3% |
| 1979 | 27.15 million t | +13.0% |
| 1980 | 33.22 million t | +22.4% |
| 1981 | 32.05 million t | -3.5% |
| 1982 | 33.84 million t | +5.6% |
| 1983 | 29.20 million t | -13.7% |
| 1984 | 32.71 million t | +12.0% |
| 1985 | 36.01 million t | +10.1% |
| 1986 | 37.30 million t | +3.6% |
| 1987 | 44.15 million t | +18.4% |
| 1988 | 42.91 million t | -2.8% |
| 1989 | 43.93 million t | +2.4% |
| 1990 | 32.49 million t | -26.0% |
| 1991 | 36.68 million t | +12.9% |
| 1992 | 44.06 million t | +20.1% |
| 1993 | 43.07 million t | -2.2% |
| 1994 | 45.85 million t | +6.4% |
| 1995 | 49.64 million t | +8.3% |
| 1996 | 42.44 million t | -14.5% |
| 1997 | 44.87 million t | +5.7% |
| 1998 | 40.74 million t | -9.2% |
| 1999 | 47.63 million t | +16.9% |
| 2000 | 46.53 million t | -2.3% |
| 2001 | 57.13 million t | +22.8% |
| 2002 | 50.88 million t | -10.9% |
| 2003 | 67.45 million t | +32.6% |
| 2004 | 63.95 million t | -5.2% |
| 2005 | 55.67 million t | -13.0% |
| 2006 | 59.15 million t | +6.2% |
| 2007 | 69.44 million t | +17.4% |
| 2008 | 79.75 million t | +14.8% |
| 2009 | 70.91 million t | -11.1% |
| 2010 | 75.16 million t | +6.0% |
| 2011 | 77.59 million t | +3.2% |
| 2012 | 89.91 million t | +15.9% |
| 2013 | 100.90 million t | +12.2% |
| 2014 | 101.40 million t | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 106.03 million t | +4.6% |
| 2016 | 84.17 million t | -20.6% |
| 2017 | 117.98 million t | +40.2% |
| 2018 | 103.26 million t | -12.5% |
| 2019 | 121.20 million t | +17.4% |
| 2020 | 125.58 million t | +3.6% |
| 2021 | 111.98 million t | -10.8% |
| 2022 | 135.74 million t | +21.2% |
| 2023 | 155.88 million t | +14.8% |
| 2024 | 138.98 million t | -10.8% |
Brazil compared with similar countries
- Brazil's 138.98 million t is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.20 million t, 115.6× the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Brazil's 138.98 million t is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 461,850 t, 300.9× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 18.17 million t | 15.04 million t | 20.55 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 25.87 million t | 22.70 million t | 31.14 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 36.53 million t | 29.20 million t | 44.15 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 42.75 million t | 32.49 million t | 49.64 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 62.09 million t | 46.53 million t | 79.75 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 97.76 million t | 75.16 million t | 121.20 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 133.63 million t | 111.98 million t | 155.88 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
More agriculture & rural data for Brazil
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.6576 % 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 0.2918 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.12 % 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 1.28 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0609 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 652.04 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.95 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cereals, primary — production in Brazil?
- Cereals, primary — production in Brazil was 138.98 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest cereals, primary — production recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 155.88 million t in 2023.
- What is the lowest cereals, primary — production recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.04 million t in 1961.
- How does Brazil rank for cereals, primary — production?
- Brazil ranks 6th out of 234 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cereals, primary — production rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil 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.