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
Ethiopia recorded 31.76 million t for cereals, primary — production in 2024.
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% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 31.76 million t is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.66 million t, 12.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 31.76 million t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.52 million t, 20.9× the median. (44 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More agriculture & rural data for Ethiopia
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.8868 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1418 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.4324 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.2894 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -20.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3282 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 306.11 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.93 % change on previous year (2025)
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.