Cereals, primary — Yield in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
Least Developed Countries (LDCs): Cereals, primary — Yield was 2,115 kg/ha in 2024. ▲ Rising
Cereals, primary — Yield in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg/ha.
Analysis
In 2024, cereals, primary — yield in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) stood at 2,115 kg/ha.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 8.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cereals, primary — yield in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) peaked at 2,128 kg/ha in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1,024 kg/ha, in 1966.
That places Least Developed Countries (LDCs) 22nd out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.
Cereals, primary — Yield in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), year by year
| Year | kg/ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,072 kg/ha | — |
| 1962 | 1,036 kg/ha | -3.3% |
| 1963 | 1,087 kg/ha | +4.9% |
| 1964 | 1,106 kg/ha | +1.7% |
| 1965 | 1,074 kg/ha | -2.8% |
| 1966 | 1,024 kg/ha | -4.7% |
| 1967 | 1,104 kg/ha | +7.8% |
| 1968 | 1,121 kg/ha | +1.6% |
| 1969 | 1,140 kg/ha | +1.7% |
| 1970 | 1,117 kg/ha | -2.0% |
| 1971 | 1,087 kg/ha | -2.7% |
| 1972 | 1,058 kg/ha | -2.7% |
| 1973 | 1,147 kg/ha | +8.4% |
| 1974 | 1,134 kg/ha | -1.1% |
| 1975 | 1,208 kg/ha | +6.5% |
| 1976 | 1,198 kg/ha | -0.8% |
| 1977 | 1,198 kg/ha | -0.0% |
| 1978 | 1,230 kg/ha | +2.7% |
| 1979 | 1,236 kg/ha | +0.5% |
| 1980 | 1,325 kg/ha | +7.2% |
| 1981 | 1,330 kg/ha | +0.4% |
| 1982 | 1,318 kg/ha | -0.9% |
| 1983 | 1,366 kg/ha | +3.6% |
| 1984 | 1,322 kg/ha | -3.2% |
| 1985 | 1,327 kg/ha | +0.4% |
| 1986 | 1,318 kg/ha | -0.7% |
| 1987 | 1,344 kg/ha | +2.0% |
| 1988 | 1,330 kg/ha | -1.1% |
| 1989 | 1,389 kg/ha | +4.5% |
| 1990 | 1,380 kg/ha | -0.6% |
| 1991 | 1,366 kg/ha | -1.0% |
| 1992 | 1,325 kg/ha | -3.1% |
| 1993 | 1,394 kg/ha | +5.2% |
| 1994 | 1,293 kg/ha | -7.3% |
| 1995 | 1,361 kg/ha | +5.3% |
| 1996 | 1,431 kg/ha | +5.2% |
| 1997 | 1,358 kg/ha | -5.1% |
| 1998 | 1,397 kg/ha | +2.9% |
| 1999 | 1,558 kg/ha | +11.5% |
| 2000 | 1,586 kg/ha | +1.8% |
| 2001 | 1,601 kg/ha | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 1,609 kg/ha | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 1,574 kg/ha | -2.2% |
| 2004 | 1,640 kg/ha | +4.2% |
| 2005 | 1,620 kg/ha | -1.3% |
| 2006 | 1,743 kg/ha | +7.6% |
| 2007 | 1,780 kg/ha | +2.1% |
| 2008 | 1,826 kg/ha | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 1,892 kg/ha | +3.6% |
| 2010 | 1,904 kg/ha | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 1,856 kg/ha | -2.5% |
| 2012 | 1,982 kg/ha | +6.8% |
| 2013 | 1,906 kg/ha | -3.8% |
| 2014 | 1,955 kg/ha | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 2,035 kg/ha | +4.1% |
| 2016 | 1,936 kg/ha | -4.8% |
| 2017 | 1,995 kg/ha | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 2,011 kg/ha | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 2,058 kg/ha | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 2,090 kg/ha | +1.5% |
| 2021 | 2,089 kg/ha | -0.0% |
| 2022 | 2,128 kg/ha | +1.8% |
| 2023 | 2,121 kg/ha | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 2,115 kg/ha | -0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,085 kg/ha | 1,024 kg/ha | 1,140 kg/ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,161 kg/ha | 1,058 kg/ha | 1,236 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,337 kg/ha | 1,318 kg/ha | 1,389 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,386 kg/ha | 1,293 kg/ha | 1,558 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,687 kg/ha | 1,574 kg/ha | 1,892 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,964 kg/ha | 1,856 kg/ha | 2,058 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,109 kg/ha | 2,089 kg/ha | 2,128 kg/ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cereals, primary — yield in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- Cereals, primary — yield in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) was 2,115 kg/ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest cereals, primary — yield recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- The highest recorded value was 2,128 kg/ha in 2022.
- What is the lowest cereals, primary — yield recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,024 kg/ha in 1966.
- How does Least Developed Countries (LDCs) rank for cereals, primary — yield?
- Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 22nd out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is cereals, primary — yield rising or falling in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- 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 — 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.