Cereals, primary — Yield in Iceland
Iceland: Cereals, primary — Yield was 1,972 kg/ha in 2024. ▼ Falling
Cereals, primary — Yield in Iceland, 2015–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg/ha.
Analysis
Iceland recorded 1,972 kg/ha for cereals, primary — yield in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 10 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 18.8% on the previous year and down 38.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cereals, primary — yield in Iceland peaked at 4,858 kg/ha in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1,972 kg/ha, in 2024.
That places Iceland 153rd out of 234 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Cereals, primary — Yield in Iceland, year by year
| Year | kg/ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,187 kg/ha | — |
| 2016 | 3,213 kg/ha | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 3,524 kg/ha | +9.7% |
| 2018 | 2,600 kg/ha | -26.2% |
| 2019 | 3,591 kg/ha | +38.1% |
| 2020 | 4,858 kg/ha | +35.3% |
| 2021 | 3,121 kg/ha | -35.8% |
| 2022 | 2,967 kg/ha | -4.9% |
| 2023 | 2,430 kg/ha | -18.1% |
| 2024 | 1,972 kg/ha | -18.8% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 1,972 kg/ha is below the median for high income countries, which is 5,080 kg/ha, 39% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 1,972 kg/ha is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,584 kg/ha, 43% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,223 kg/ha | 2,600 kg/ha | 3,591 kg/ha | 5 |
| 2020s | 3,070 kg/ha | 1,972 kg/ha | 4,858 kg/ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
- 150 Senegal 2,004 kg/ha compare
- 151 China, Hong Kong SAR 2,000 kg/ha
- 151 Guadeloupe 2,000 kg/ha
- 154 Antigua and Barbuda 1,963 kg/ha compare
- 155 Armenia 1,961 kg/ha compare
- 155 Armenia 1,961 kg/ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Iceland
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % 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 0.3084 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 4.77 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 19.96 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0365 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 3,593 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.8983 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cereals, primary — yield in Iceland?
- Cereals, primary — yield in Iceland was 1,972 kg/ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest cereals, primary — yield recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 4,858 kg/ha in 2020.
- What is the lowest cereals, primary — yield recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,972 kg/ha in 2024.
- How does Iceland rank for cereals, primary — yield?
- Iceland ranks 153rd out of 234 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cereals, primary — yield rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Iceland 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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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.