Cereals, primary — Production in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Cereals, primary — Production was 31.76 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cereals, primary — Production in Ethiopia, 1993–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, cereals, primary — production in Ethiopia stood at 31.76 million t.
That represents a change of up 0.8% on the previous year and up 31.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cereals, primary — production in Ethiopia peaked at 32.49 million t in 2020 and was at its lowest, 5.24 million t, in 1994.
That places Ethiopia 25th out of 234 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cereals, primary — Production in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5.29 million t | — |
| 1994 | 5.24 million t | -0.9% |
| 1995 | 6.74 million t | +28.5% |
| 1996 | 9.38 million t | +39.2% |
| 1997 | 9.47 million t | +1.0% |
| 1998 | 7.20 million t | -24.0% |
| 1999 | 8.38 million t | +16.4% |
| 2000 | 8.00 million t | -4.5% |
| 2001 | 9.57 million t | +19.6% |
| 2002 | 8.98 million t | -6.1% |
| 2003 | 9.52 million t | +6.0% |
| 2004 | 10.13 million t | +6.4% |
| 2005 | 12.74 million t | +25.8% |
| 2006 | 12.66 million t | -0.6% |
| 2007 | 13.65 million t | +7.8% |
| 2008 | 14.43 million t | +5.7% |
| 2009 | 16.86 million t | +16.8% |
| 2010 | 19.00 million t | +12.7% |
| 2011 | 19.22 million t | +1.1% |
| 2012 | 20.83 million t | +8.4% |
| 2013 | 22.27 million t | +7.0% |
| 2014 | 24.16 million t | +8.5% |
| 2015 | 25.86 million t | +7.0% |
| 2016 | 26.60 million t | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 29.30 million t | +10.1% |
| 2018 | 30.34 million t | +3.6% |
| 2019 | 32.27 million t | +6.3% |
| 2020 | 32.49 million t | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 32.46 million t | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 31.18 million t | -3.9% |
| 2023 | 31.50 million t | +1.0% |
| 2024 | 31.76 million t | +0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.39 million t | 5.24 million t | 9.47 million t | 7 |
| 2000s | 11.65 million t | 8.00 million t | 16.86 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 24.99 million t | 19.00 million t | 32.27 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 31.88 million t | 31.18 million t | 32.49 million t | 5 |
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- Pulses, Total — Yield 1,997 kg/ha (2024)
- Pulses, Total — Area harvested 1.58 million ha (2024)
- Poultry Birds — Stocks 52,280 1000 An (2024)
- Oilcrops, Oil Equivalent — Production 414,249 t (2024)
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- Oilcrops, Cake Equivalent — Area harvested 1.17 million ha (2024)
- Oilcrops, Cake Equivalent — Yield 643.1 kg/ha (2024)
- Roots and Tubers, Total — Area harvested 451,283 ha (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cereals, primary — production in Ethiopia?
- Cereals, primary — production in Ethiopia was 31.76 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest cereals, primary — production recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 32.49 million t in 2020.
- What is the lowest cereals, primary — production recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.24 million t in 1994.
- How does Ethiopia rank for cereals, primary — production?
- Ethiopia ranks 25th out of 234 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cereals, primary — production rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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.