Cereals, primary — Yield in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Cereals, primary — Yield was 3,747 kg/ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cereals, primary — Yield in Puerto Rico, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg/ha.
Analysis
Puerto Rico recorded 3,747 kg/ha for cereals, primary — yield in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.1% on the previous year and up 77.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cereals, primary — yield in Puerto Rico peaked at 9,789 kg/ha in 1983 and was at its lowest, 1,070 kg/ha, in 1992.
That places Puerto Rico 89th 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 — Yield in Puerto Rico, year by year
| Year | kg/ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,133 kg/ha | — |
| 1962 | 1,270 kg/ha | +12.1% |
| 1963 | 1,297 kg/ha | +2.2% |
| 1964 | 1,342 kg/ha | +3.4% |
| 1965 | 1,598 kg/ha | +19.1% |
| 1966 | 1,476 kg/ha | -7.6% |
| 1967 | 1,596 kg/ha | +8.1% |
| 1968 | 2,228 kg/ha | +39.6% |
| 1969 | 2,128 kg/ha | -4.5% |
| 1970 | 2,638 kg/ha | +23.9% |
| 1971 | 3,066 kg/ha | +16.3% |
| 1972 | 3,042 kg/ha | -0.8% |
| 1973 | 4,099 kg/ha | +34.7% |
| 1974 | 4,283 kg/ha | +4.5% |
| 1975 | 4,529 kg/ha | +5.7% |
| 1976 | 5,464 kg/ha | +20.6% |
| 1977 | 6,116 kg/ha | +11.9% |
| 1978 | 6,170 kg/ha | +0.9% |
| 1979 | 6,824 kg/ha | +10.6% |
| 1980 | 7,391 kg/ha | +8.3% |
| 1981 | 9,695 kg/ha | +31.2% |
| 1982 | 9,672 kg/ha | -0.2% |
| 1983 | 9,789 kg/ha | +1.2% |
| 1984 | 7,956 kg/ha | -18.7% |
| 1985 | 2,873 kg/ha | -63.9% |
| 1986 | 3,125 kg/ha | +8.8% |
| 1987 | 2,052 kg/ha | -34.4% |
| 1988 | 2,358 kg/ha | +14.9% |
| 1989 | 1,238 kg/ha | -47.5% |
| 1990 | 1,080 kg/ha | -12.8% |
| 1991 | 1,149 kg/ha | +6.4% |
| 1992 | 1,070 kg/ha | -6.9% |
| 1993 | 1,733 kg/ha | +62.0% |
| 1994 | 1,607 kg/ha | -7.3% |
| 1995 | 1,661 kg/ha | +3.4% |
| 1996 | 1,720 kg/ha | +3.6% |
| 1997 | 1,779 kg/ha | +3.4% |
| 1998 | 1,871 kg/ha | +5.1% |
| 1999 | 1,926 kg/ha | +2.9% |
| 2000 | 1,989 kg/ha | +3.3% |
| 2001 | 2,053 kg/ha | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 2,116 kg/ha | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 2,184 kg/ha | +3.2% |
| 2004 | 2,251 kg/ha | +3.0% |
| 2005 | 2,318 kg/ha | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 2,385 kg/ha | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 2,442 kg/ha | +2.4% |
| 2008 | 2,505 kg/ha | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 2,566 kg/ha | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 2,628 kg/ha | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 2,690 kg/ha | +2.4% |
| 2012 | 2,750 kg/ha | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 2,887 kg/ha | +5.0% |
| 2014 | 2,110 kg/ha | -26.9% |
| 2015 | 3,010 kg/ha | +42.7% |
| 2016 | 2,929 kg/ha | -2.7% |
| 2017 | 3,016 kg/ha | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 3,100 kg/ha | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 3,188 kg/ha | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 3,284 kg/ha | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 3,379 kg/ha | +2.9% |
| 2022 | 3,308 kg/ha | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 3,566 kg/ha | +7.8% |
| 2024 | 3,747 kg/ha | +5.1% |
Puerto Rico compared with similar countries
- Puerto Rico's 3,747 kg/ha is below the median for high income countries, which is 5,080 kg/ha, 74% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Puerto Rico's 3,747 kg/ha is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3,747 kg/ha, 1.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cereals, primary — Yield in Puerto Rico 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | -63.9% | 7,956 kg/ha | 2,873 kg/ha |
| 1993 | +62.0% | 1,070 kg/ha | 1,733 kg/ha |
| 1989 | -47.5% | 2,358 kg/ha | 1,238 kg/ha |
| 2015 | +42.7% | 2,110 kg/ha | 3,010 kg/ha |
| 1987 | -34.4% | 3,125 kg/ha | 2,052 kg/ha |
| 1968 | +39.6% | 1,596 kg/ha | 2,228 kg/ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,563 kg/ha | 1,133 kg/ha | 2,228 kg/ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 4,623 kg/ha | 2,638 kg/ha | 6,824 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 5,615 kg/ha | 1,238 kg/ha | 9,789 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,560 kg/ha | 1,070 kg/ha | 1,926 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,281 kg/ha | 1,989 kg/ha | 2,566 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,831 kg/ha | 2,110 kg/ha | 3,188 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,457 kg/ha | 3,284 kg/ha | 3,747 kg/ha | 5 |
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- 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 0.0208 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
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- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 0.4415 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cereals, primary — yield in Puerto Rico?
- Cereals, primary — yield in Puerto Rico was 3,747 kg/ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest cereals, primary — yield recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 9,789 kg/ha in 1983.
- What is the lowest cereals, primary — yield recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,070 kg/ha in 1992.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for cereals, primary — yield?
- Puerto Rico ranks 89th out of 234 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cereals, primary — yield rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 77.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Puerto Rico 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.