Cereals, primary — Production in Rwanda
Rwanda: Cereals, primary — Production was 975,199 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cereals, primary — Production in Rwanda, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, cereals, primary — production in Rwanda stood at 975,199 t. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
That represents a change of up 15.2% on the previous year and up 67.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cereals, primary — production in Rwanda peaked at 975,199 t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 130,073 t, in 1994.
That places Rwanda 141st out of 234 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Rwanda, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 133,290 t | — |
| 1962 | 241,286 t | +81.0% |
| 1963 | 138,927 t | -42.4% |
| 1964 | 171,009 t | +23.1% |
| 1965 | 177,702 t | +3.9% |
| 1966 | 195,570 t | +10.1% |
| 1967 | 202,304 t | +3.4% |
| 1968 | 167,606 t | -17.2% |
| 1969 | 170,692 t | +1.8% |
| 1970 | 224,801 t | +31.7% |
| 1971 | 202,435 t | -9.9% |
| 1972 | 200,886 t | -0.8% |
| 1973 | 204,248 t | +1.7% |
| 1974 | 191,488 t | -6.2% |
| 1975 | 219,392 t | +14.6% |
| 1976 | 234,042 t | +6.7% |
| 1977 | 251,013 t | +7.3% |
| 1978 | 268,321 t | +6.9% |
| 1979 | 254,496 t | -5.2% |
| 1980 | 272,570 t | +7.1% |
| 1981 | 286,273 t | +5.0% |
| 1982 | 315,917 t | +10.4% |
| 1983 | 310,385 t | -1.8% |
| 1984 | 296,475 t | -4.5% |
| 1985 | 336,601 t | +13.5% |
| 1986 | 297,331 t | -11.7% |
| 1987 | 292,285 t | -1.7% |
| 1988 | 291,592 t | -0.2% |
| 1989 | 261,500 t | -10.3% |
| 1990 | 264,908 t | +1.3% |
| 1991 | 340,705 t | +28.6% |
| 1992 | 239,687 t | -29.6% |
| 1993 | 233,498 t | -2.6% |
| 1994 | 130,073 t | -44.3% |
| 1995 | 142,396 t | +9.5% |
| 1996 | 183,429 t | +28.8% |
| 1997 | 223,433 t | +21.8% |
| 1998 | 194,226 t | -13.1% |
| 1999 | 179,004 t | -7.8% |
| 2000 | 239,705 t | +33.9% |
| 2001 | 284,708 t | +18.8% |
| 2002 | 308,447 t | +8.3% |
| 2003 | 297,669 t | -3.5% |
| 2004 | 318,944 t | +7.1% |
| 2005 | 413,314 t | +29.6% |
| 2006 | 370,523 t | -10.4% |
| 2007 | 356,292 t | -3.8% |
| 2008 | 406,100 t | +14.0% |
| 2009 | 557,568 t | +37.3% |
| 2010 | 676,548 t | +21.3% |
| 2011 | 775,439 t | +14.6% |
| 2012 | 808,340 t | +4.2% |
| 2013 | 932,107 t | +15.3% |
| 2014 | 582,270 t | -37.5% |
| 2015 | 612,865 t | +5.3% |
| 2016 | 662,566 t | +8.1% |
| 2017 | 685,611 t | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 711,446 t | +3.8% |
| 2019 | 732,107 t | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 751,907 t | +2.7% |
| 2021 | 809,832 t | +7.7% |
| 2022 | 807,219 t | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 846,384 t | +4.9% |
| 2024 | 975,199 t | +15.2% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 975,199 t is below the median for low income countries, which is 2.66 million t, 37% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 975,199 t is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.52 million t, 64% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cereals, primary — Production in Rwanda changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | +81.0% | 133,290 t | 241,286 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 177,598 t | 133,290 t | 241,286 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 225,112 t | 191,488 t | 268,321 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 296,093 t | 261,500 t | 336,601 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 213,136 t | 130,073 t | 340,705 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 355,327 t | 239,705 t | 557,568 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 717,930 t | 582,270 t | 932,107 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 838,108 t | 751,907 t | 975,199 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 138 Dominican Republic 1.05 million t compare
- 139 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 1.04 million t compare
- 140 Portugal 1.02 million t compare
- 142 El Salvador 895,000 t compare
- 143 Nicaragua 881,420 t compare
- 144 Burundi 789,542 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Rwanda
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1167 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.04 % 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 0.1421 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.203 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 228.16 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.6953 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cereals, primary — production in Rwanda?
- Cereals, primary — production in Rwanda was 975,199 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest cereals, primary — production recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 975,199 t in 2024.
- What is the lowest cereals, primary — production recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 130,073 t in 1994.
- How does Rwanda rank for cereals, primary — production?
- Rwanda ranks 141st out of 234 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cereals, primary — production rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.