Index of cereal production yield and land use in France
France: Index of cereal production yield and land use was 8.53 million in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
8.53 million
Change on year
down 3.5%
World rank
23rd
of 186 countries
All-time high
9.89 million
in 1980
All-time low
8.13 million
in 1994
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Index of cereal production yield and land use in France, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, index of cereal production yield and land use in France stood at 8.53 million.
The figure is down 3.5% on the previous year and down 11.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, index of cereal production yield and land use in France peaked at 9.89 million in 1980 and was at its lowest, 8.13 million, in 1994.
That places France 23rd out of 186 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
Index of cereal production yield and land use in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 9.14 million | — |
| 1962 | 9.41 million | +2.9% |
| 1963 | 9.16 million | -2.6% |
| 1964 | 9.23 million | +0.7% |
| 1965 | 9.38 million | +1.6% |
| 1966 | 9.19 million | -2.0% |
| 1967 | 9.30 million | +1.2% |
| 1968 | 9.31 million | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 9.38 million | +0.7% |
| 1970 | 9.32 million | -0.6% |
| 1971 | 9.54 million | +2.4% |
| 1972 | 9.71 million | +1.7% |
| 1973 | 9.77 million | +0.6% |
| 1974 | 9.83 million | +0.6% |
| 1975 | 9.67 million | -1.6% |
| 1976 | 9.51 million | -1.6% |
| 1977 | 9.70 million | +2.0% |
| 1978 | 9.82 million | +1.2% |
| 1979 | 9.80 million | -0.1% |
| 1980 | 9.89 million | +0.9% |
| 1981 | 9.71 million | -1.8% |
| 1982 | 9.72 million | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 9.37 million | -3.6% |
| 1984 | 9.73 million | +3.8% |
| 1985 | 9.70 million | -0.3% |
| 1986 | 9.50 million | -2.0% |
| 1987 | 9.28 million | -2.4% |
| 1988 | 9.22 million | -0.6% |
| 1989 | 9.44 million | +2.4% |
| 1990 | 9.06 million | -4.1% |
| 1991 | 9.22 million | +1.8% |
| 1992 | 9.32 million | +1.1% |
| 1993 | 8.51 million | -8.7% |
| 1994 | 8.13 million | -4.5% |
| 1995 | 8.25 million | +1.5% |
| 1996 | 8.79 million | +6.5% |
| 1997 | 9.15 million | +4.1% |
| 1998 | 9.16 million | +0.2% |
| 1999 | 8.85 million | -3.4% |
| 2000 | 9.09 million | +2.7% |
| 2001 | 8.96 million | -1.4% |
| 2002 | 9.35 million | +4.4% |
| 2003 | 9.00 million | -3.8% |
| 2004 | 9.40 million | +4.4% |
| 2005 | 9.22 million | -1.9% |
| 2006 | 9.09 million | -1.4% |
| 2007 | 9.14 million | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 9.71 million | +6.3% |
| 2009 | 9.49 million | -2.2% |
| 2010 | 9.31 million | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 9.24 million | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 9.42 million | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 9.53 million | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 9.61 million | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 9.63 million | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 9.60 million | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 9.41 million | -2.0% |
| 2018 | 9.06 million | -3.7% |
| 2019 | 9.39 million | +3.7% |
| 2020 | 8.93 million | -5.0% |
| 2021 | 9.33 million | +4.5% |
| 2022 | 9.01 million | -3.4% |
| 2023 | 8.83 million | -1.9% |
| 2024 | 8.53 million | -3.5% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 8.53 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 281,940, 30.2× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- France's 8.53 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 830,956, 10.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9.28 million | 9.14 million | 9.41 million | 9 |
| 1970s | 9.67 million | 9.32 million | 9.83 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.56 million | 9.22 million | 9.89 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.84 million | 8.13 million | 9.32 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.24 million | 8.96 million | 9.71 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.42 million | 9.06 million | 9.63 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.92 million | 8.53 million | 9.33 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
More agriculture & rural data for France
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.9478 % 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 0.2973 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.2498 % 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 0.4097 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 14.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.014 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 687.36 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.033 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is index of cereal production yield and land use in France?
- Index of cereal production yield and land use in France was 8.53 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest index of cereal production yield and land use recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 9.89 million in 1980.
- What is the lowest index of cereal production yield and land use recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.13 million in 1994.
- How does France rank for index of cereal production yield and land use?
- France ranks 23rd out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is index of cereal production yield and land use rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Index of cereal production yield and land use. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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