Crop production index in Least developed countries
Least developed countries: Crop production index was 100 2014-2016 = 100 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Crop production index in Least developed countries, 1961–2020
Source: FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in 2014-2016 = 100.
Analysis
In 2020, crop production index in Least developed countries stood at 100 2014-2016 = 100.
That represents a change of up 9.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, crop production index in Least developed countries peaked at 107.96 2014-2016 = 100 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 14.06 2014-2016 = 100, in 1964.
Least developed countries ranks 1st of 45 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 15.57 2014-2016 = 100 | 14.06 2014-2016 = 100 | 18.24 2014-2016 = 100 | 9 |
| 1970s | 21.65 2014-2016 = 100 | 19.46 2014-2016 = 100 | 23.86 2014-2016 = 100 | 10 |
| 1980s | 22.04 2014-2016 = 100 | 19.19 2014-2016 = 100 | 26.56 2014-2016 = 100 | 10 |
| 1990s | 54.11 2014-2016 = 100 | 17.45 2014-2016 = 100 | 75.55 2014-2016 = 100 | 10 |
| 2000s | 94.61 2014-2016 = 100 | 72.53 2014-2016 = 100 | 105.17 2014-2016 = 100 | 10 |
| 2010s | 99.93 2014-2016 = 100 | 91.38 2014-2016 = 100 | 107.96 2014-2016 = 100 | 10 |
| 2020s | 100 2014-2016 = 100 | 100 2014-2016 = 100 | 100 2014-2016 = 100 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Least developed countries
- 1 Senegal 189.93 2014-2016 = 100 compare
- 2 Saudi Arabia 182.29 2014-2016 = 100 compare
- 3 Central African Republic 173.39 2014-2016 = 100 compare
- 4 Oman 161.69 2014-2016 = 100 compare
More agriculture & rural data for Least developed countries
- Rural population, per capita 0.6336 units per person (2025)
- Rural population 769.36 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.5% (2025)
- Rural population 63.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.2% (2019)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 3.1% (2023)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 277.75 current US$ per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.67 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2039 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 337.24 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is crop production index in Least developed countries?
- Crop production index in Least developed countries was 100 2014-2016 = 100 in 2020, according to FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest crop production index recorded in Least developed countries?
- The highest recorded value was 107.96 2014-2016 = 100 in 2011.
- What is the lowest crop production index recorded in Least developed countries?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.06 2014-2016 = 100 in 1964.
- How does Least developed countries rank for crop production index?
- Least developed countries ranks 1st out of 45 groups with data for 2020.
- Is crop production index rising or falling in Least developed countries?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Least developed countries data come from?
- The figures come from FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as part of Crop production index (2014-2016 = 100). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Crop production index shows agricultural production for each year relative to the base period 2014-2016. It includes all crops except fodder crops. Regional and income group aggregates for the FAO's production indexes are calculated from the underlying values in international dollars, normalized to the base period 2014-2016.