Cereals, primary — Yield in Brazil
Brazil: Cereals, primary — Yield was 5,003 kg/ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cereals, primary — Yield in Brazil, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg/ha.
Analysis
In 2024, cereals, primary — yield in Brazil stood at 5,003 kg/ha.
That represents a change of down 6.3% on the previous year and up 7.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cereals, primary — yield in Brazil peaked at 5,336 kg/ha in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1,210 kg/ha, in 1978.
That places Brazil 55th 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 — Yield in Brazil, year by year
| Year | kg/ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,346 kg/ha | — |
| 1962 | 1,382 kg/ha | +2.6% |
| 1963 | 1,322 kg/ha | -4.3% |
| 1964 | 1,256 kg/ha | -5.0% |
| 1965 | 1,428 kg/ha | +13.7% |
| 1966 | 1,321 kg/ha | -7.5% |
| 1967 | 1,402 kg/ha | +6.1% |
| 1968 | 1,350 kg/ha | -3.7% |
| 1969 | 1,303 kg/ha | -3.5% |
| 1970 | 1,409 kg/ha | +8.1% |
| 1971 | 1,291 kg/ha | -8.4% |
| 1972 | 1,300 kg/ha | +0.7% |
| 1973 | 1,412 kg/ha | +8.6% |
| 1974 | 1,456 kg/ha | +3.1% |
| 1975 | 1,359 kg/ha | -6.7% |
| 1976 | 1,445 kg/ha | +6.3% |
| 1977 | 1,452 kg/ha | +0.5% |
| 1978 | 1,210 kg/ha | -16.7% |
| 1979 | 1,301 kg/ha | +7.5% |
| 1980 | 1,576 kg/ha | +21.1% |
| 1981 | 1,611 kg/ha | +2.2% |
| 1982 | 1,545 kg/ha | -4.1% |
| 1983 | 1,615 kg/ha | +4.5% |
| 1984 | 1,677 kg/ha | +3.9% |
| 1985 | 1,828 kg/ha | +9.0% |
| 1986 | 1,665 kg/ha | -8.9% |
| 1987 | 1,882 kg/ha | +13.1% |
| 1988 | 1,859 kg/ha | -1.2% |
| 1989 | 2,000 kg/ha | +7.6% |
| 1990 | 1,755 kg/ha | -12.2% |
| 1991 | 1,851 kg/ha | +5.4% |
| 1992 | 2,142 kg/ha | +15.8% |
| 1993 | 2,355 kg/ha | +9.9% |
| 1994 | 2,285 kg/ha | -3.0% |
| 1995 | 2,513 kg/ha | +10.0% |
| 1996 | 2,422 kg/ha | -3.6% |
| 1997 | 2,522 kg/ha | +4.1% |
| 1998 | 2,580 kg/ha | +2.3% |
| 1999 | 2,732 kg/ha | +5.9% |
| 2000 | 2,643 kg/ha | -3.2% |
| 2001 | 3,148 kg/ha | +19.1% |
| 2002 | 2,845 kg/ha | -9.6% |
| 2003 | 3,385 kg/ha | +19.0% |
| 2004 | 3,132 kg/ha | -7.5% |
| 2005 | 2,883 kg/ha | -8.0% |
| 2006 | 3,210 kg/ha | +11.4% |
| 2007 | 3,553 kg/ha | +10.7% |
| 2008 | 3,831 kg/ha | +7.8% |
| 2009 | 3,532 kg/ha | -7.8% |
| 2010 | 4,041 kg/ha | +14.4% |
| 2011 | 4,038 kg/ha | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 4,584 kg/ha | +13.5% |
| 2013 | 4,826 kg/ha | +5.3% |
| 2014 | 4,640 kg/ha | -3.9% |
| 2015 | 5,001 kg/ha | +7.8% |
| 2016 | 4,182 kg/ha | -16.4% |
| 2017 | 5,210 kg/ha | +24.6% |
| 2018 | 4,806 kg/ha | -7.7% |
| 2019 | 5,321 kg/ha | +10.7% |
| 2020 | 5,255 kg/ha | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 4,479 kg/ha | -14.8% |
| 2022 | 4,908 kg/ha | +9.6% |
| 2023 | 5,336 kg/ha | +8.7% |
| 2024 | 5,003 kg/ha | -6.3% |
Brazil compared with similar countries
- Brazil's 5,003 kg/ha is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3,427 kg/ha, 1.5× the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Brazil's 5,003 kg/ha is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3,747 kg/ha, 1.3× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,346 kg/ha | 1,256 kg/ha | 1,428 kg/ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,363 kg/ha | 1,210 kg/ha | 1,456 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,726 kg/ha | 1,545 kg/ha | 2,000 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,316 kg/ha | 1,755 kg/ha | 2,732 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,216 kg/ha | 2,643 kg/ha | 3,831 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,665 kg/ha | 4,038 kg/ha | 5,321 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,996 kg/ha | 4,479 kg/ha | 5,336 kg/ha | 5 |
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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 — yield in Brazil?
- Cereals, primary — yield in Brazil was 5,003 kg/ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest cereals, primary — yield recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 5,336 kg/ha in 2023.
- What is the lowest cereals, primary — yield recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,210 kg/ha in 1978.
- How does Brazil rank for cereals, primary — yield?
- Brazil ranks 55th out of 234 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cereals, primary — yield rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.8%. 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 — Yield. 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.