Cereals, primary — Production in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
Least Developed Countries (LDCs): Cereals, primary — Production was 260.07 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cereals, primary — Production in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, cereals, primary — production in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) stood at 260.07 million t. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.6% on the previous year and up 20.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cereals, primary — production in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) peaked at 260.07 million t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 52.18 million t, in 1961.
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 11th of 30 groups 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 Least Developed Countries (LDCs), year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 52.18 million t | — |
| 1962 | 52.24 million t | +0.1% |
| 1963 | 55.92 million t | +7.1% |
| 1964 | 57.48 million t | +2.8% |
| 1965 | 56.56 million t | -1.6% |
| 1966 | 53.64 million t | -5.2% |
| 1967 | 60.11 million t | +12.1% |
| 1968 | 59.33 million t | -1.3% |
| 1969 | 62.47 million t | +5.3% |
| 1970 | 61.46 million t | -1.6% |
| 1971 | 59.23 million t | -3.6% |
| 1972 | 57.41 million t | -3.1% |
| 1973 | 60.96 million t | +6.2% |
| 1974 | 61.38 million t | +0.7% |
| 1975 | 66.01 million t | +7.5% |
| 1976 | 66.56 million t | +0.8% |
| 1977 | 67.33 million t | +1.2% |
| 1978 | 69.54 million t | +3.3% |
| 1979 | 67.33 million t | -3.2% |
| 1980 | 75.60 million t | +12.3% |
| 1981 | 77.78 million t | +2.9% |
| 1982 | 75.84 million t | -2.5% |
| 1983 | 79.22 million t | +4.5% |
| 1984 | 75.92 million t | -4.2% |
| 1985 | 82.85 million t | +9.1% |
| 1986 | 83.52 million t | +0.8% |
| 1987 | 81.32 million t | -2.6% |
| 1988 | 89.09 million t | +9.6% |
| 1989 | 91.50 million t | +2.7% |
| 1990 | 88.67 million t | -3.1% |
| 1991 | 90.65 million t | +2.2% |
| 1992 | 92.35 million t | +1.9% |
| 1993 | 95.46 million t | +3.4% |
| 1994 | 96.46 million t | +1.0% |
| 1995 | 99.51 million t | +3.2% |
| 1996 | 107.78 million t | +8.3% |
| 1997 | 103.51 million t | -4.0% |
| 1998 | 107.24 million t | +3.6% |
| 1999 | 119.31 million t | +11.3% |
| 2000 | 118.69 million t | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 126.76 million t | +6.8% |
| 2002 | 127.76 million t | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 137.69 million t | +7.8% |
| 2004 | 133.29 million t | -3.2% |
| 2005 | 151.82 million t | +13.9% |
| 2006 | 157.68 million t | +3.9% |
| 2007 | 163.53 million t | +3.7% |
| 2008 | 177.46 million t | +8.5% |
| 2009 | 184.80 million t | +4.1% |
| 2010 | 197.50 million t | +6.9% |
| 2011 | 193.45 million t | -2.1% |
| 2012 | 199.88 million t | +3.3% |
| 2013 | 204.98 million t | +2.6% |
| 2014 | 215.21 million t | +5.0% |
| 2015 | 210.04 million t | -2.4% |
| 2016 | 218.68 million t | +4.1% |
| 2017 | 221.33 million t | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 233.74 million t | +5.6% |
| 2019 | 230.47 million t | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 240.53 million t | +4.4% |
| 2021 | 240.66 million t | +0.1% |
| 2022 | 249.18 million t | +3.5% |
| 2023 | 251.02 million t | +0.7% |
| 2024 | 260.07 million t | +3.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 56.66 million t | 52.18 million t | 62.47 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 63.72 million t | 57.41 million t | 69.54 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 81.26 million t | 75.60 million t | 91.50 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 100.09 million t | 88.67 million t | 119.31 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 147.95 million t | 118.69 million t | 184.80 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 212.53 million t | 193.45 million t | 233.74 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 248.29 million t | 240.53 million t | 260.07 million t | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cereals, primary — production in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- Cereals, primary — production in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) was 260.07 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest cereals, primary — production recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- The highest recorded value was 260.07 million t in 2024.
- What is the lowest cereals, primary — production recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- The lowest recorded value was 52.18 million t in 1961.
- How does Least Developed Countries (LDCs) rank for cereals, primary — production?
- Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 11th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is cereals, primary — production rising or falling in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Least Developed Countries (LDCs) 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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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.