Land under cereal production in Brunei Darussalam
Brunei Darussalam: Land under cereal production was 1,500 hectares in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Land under cereal production in Brunei Darussalam, 1961–2023
Source: FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for land under cereal production in Brunei Darussalam is 1,500 hectares, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 15.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under cereal production in Brunei Darussalam peaked at 3,680 hectares in 1976 and was at its lowest, 380 hectares, in 1999.
Brunei Darussalam ranks 161st of 181 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Land under cereal production in Brunei Darussalam, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2,836 hectares | — |
| 1962 | 2,831 hectares | -0.2% |
| 1963 | 2,821 hectares | -0.4% |
| 1964 | 2,600 hectares | -7.8% |
| 1965 | 2,510 hectares | -3.5% |
| 1966 | 2,448 hectares | -2.5% |
| 1967 | 3,480 hectares | +42.2% |
| 1968 | 3,480 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 3,650 hectares | +4.9% |
| 1970 | 3,456 hectares | -5.3% |
| 1971 | 2,734 hectares | -20.9% |
| 1972 | 2,473 hectares | -9.5% |
| 1973 | 2,522 hectares | +2.0% |
| 1974 | 3,363 hectares | +33.3% |
| 1975 | 3,636 hectares | +8.1% |
| 1976 | 3,680 hectares | +1.2% |
| 1977 | 2,833 hectares | -23.0% |
| 1978 | 2,410 hectares | -14.9% |
| 1979 | 2,121 hectares | -12.0% |
| 1980 | 1,991 hectares | -6.1% |
| 1981 | 1,828 hectares | -8.2% |
| 1982 | 1,596 hectares | -12.7% |
| 1983 | 1,694 hectares | +6.1% |
| 1984 | 2,100 hectares | +24.0% |
| 1985 | 873 hectares | -58.4% |
| 1986 | 721 hectares | -17.4% |
| 1987 | 1,016 hectares | +40.9% |
| 1988 | 890 hectares | -12.4% |
| 1989 | 700 hectares | -21.3% |
| 1990 | 600 hectares | -14.3% |
| 1991 | 1,600 hectares | +166.7% |
| 1992 | 1,400 hectares | -12.5% |
| 1993 | 1,500 hectares | +7.1% |
| 1994 | 1,500 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 1,000 hectares | -33.3% |
| 1996 | 900 hectares | -10.0% |
| 1997 | 900 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 900 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 380 hectares | -57.8% |
| 2000 | 460 hectares | +21.1% |
| 2001 | 539 hectares | +17.2% |
| 2002 | 572 hectares | +6.1% |
| 2003 | 841 hectares | +47.0% |
| 2004 | 954 hectares | +13.4% |
| 2005 | 1,310 hectares | +37.3% |
| 2006 | 1,377 hectares | +5.1% |
| 2007 | 1,510 hectares | +9.7% |
| 2008 | 1,400 hectares | -7.3% |
| 2009 | 1,370 hectares | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 1,600 hectares | +16.8% |
| 2011 | 1,500 hectares | -6.2% |
| 2012 | 1,600 hectares | +6.7% |
| 2013 | 1,300 hectares | -18.8% |
| 2014 | 1,300 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 1,300 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 1,400 hectares | +7.7% |
| 2017 | 1,300 hectares | -7.1% |
| 2018 | 1,200 hectares | -7.7% |
| 2019 | 1,100 hectares | -8.3% |
| 2020 | 1,300 hectares | +18.2% |
| 2021 | 1,500 hectares | +15.4% |
| 2022 | 1,500 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 1,500 hectares | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,962 hectares | 2,448 hectares | 3,650 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,923 hectares | 2,121 hectares | 3,680 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,341 hectares | 700 hectares | 2,100 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,068 hectares | 380 hectares | 1,600 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,033 hectares | 460 hectares | 1,510 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,360 hectares | 1,100 hectares | 1,600 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,450 hectares | 1,300 hectares | 1,500 hectares | 4 |
Countries ranked near Brunei Darussalam
- 158 Montenegro 2,065 hectares compare
- 159 Jamaica 2,009 hectares compare
- 160 Vanuatu 1,549 hectares compare
- 162 Solomon Islands 1,448 hectares compare
- 163 Puerto Rico 1,094 hectares compare
- 164 United Arab Emirates 945 hectares compare
More agriculture & rural data for Brunei Darussalam
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -1.44 % change on previous year (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 1.18 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.1% (2024)
- Rural population 25.0% (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.3% (2025)
- Rural population 116,531 (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 177.58 million current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 1.18 (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2499 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is land under cereal production in Brunei Darussalam?
- Land under cereal production in Brunei Darussalam was 1,500 hectares in 2023, according to FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest land under cereal production recorded in Brunei Darussalam?
- The highest recorded value was 3,680 hectares in 1976.
- What is the lowest land under cereal production recorded in Brunei Darussalam?
- The lowest recorded value was 380 hectares in 1999.
- How does Brunei Darussalam rank for land under cereal production?
- Brunei Darussalam ranks 161st out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is land under cereal production rising or falling in Brunei Darussalam?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brunei Darussalam data come from?
- The figures come from FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as part of Land under cereal production (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Land under cereal production refers to harvested area, although some countries report only sown or cultivated area. Cereals include wheat, rice, maize, barley, oats, rye, millet, sorghum, buckwheat, and mixed grains. Production data on cereals relate to crops harvested for dry grain only. Cereal crops harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.