Wheat — Production in Bhutan
Bhutan: Wheat — Production was 838.34 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wheat — Production in Bhutan, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, wheat — production in Bhutan stood at 838.34 t.
That represents a change of up 0.2% on the previous year and down 83.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wheat — production in Bhutan peaked at 20,000 t in 1997 and was at its lowest, 769.78 t, in 2022.
Bhutan ranks 148th of 159 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Wheat — Production in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5,000 t | — |
| 1962 | 5,100 t | +2.0% |
| 1963 | 5,200 t | +2.0% |
| 1964 | 5,300 t | +1.9% |
| 1965 | 5,400 t | +1.9% |
| 1966 | 5,600 t | +3.7% |
| 1967 | 5,800 t | +3.6% |
| 1968 | 6,000 t | +3.4% |
| 1969 | 6,200 t | +3.3% |
| 1970 | 6,400 t | +3.2% |
| 1971 | 6,600 t | +3.1% |
| 1972 | 6,800 t | +3.0% |
| 1973 | 7,000 t | +2.9% |
| 1974 | 7,200 t | +2.9% |
| 1975 | 7,400 t | +2.8% |
| 1976 | 7,600 t | +2.7% |
| 1977 | 7,800 t | +2.6% |
| 1978 | 8,000 t | +2.6% |
| 1979 | 8,200 t | +2.5% |
| 1980 | 8,500 t | +3.7% |
| 1981 | 9,300 t | +9.4% |
| 1982 | 10,000 t | +7.5% |
| 1983 | 11,000 t | +10.0% |
| 1984 | 12,071 t | +9.7% |
| 1985 | 11,000 t | -8.9% |
| 1986 | 11,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 8,000 t | -27.3% |
| 1988 | 4,100 t | -48.8% |
| 1989 | 4,100 t | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 5,000 t | +22.0% |
| 1991 | 5,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 5,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 7,000 t | +40.0% |
| 1994 | 10,000 t | +42.9% |
| 1995 | 13,000 t | +30.0% |
| 1996 | 17,000 t | +30.8% |
| 1997 | 20,000 t | +17.6% |
| 1998 | 20,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 20,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 4,350 t | -78.2% |
| 2001 | 4,500 t | +3.4% |
| 2002 | 4,582 t | +1.8% |
| 2003 | 4,763 t | +4.0% |
| 2004 | 4,191 t | -12.0% |
| 2005 | 11,306 t | +169.8% |
| 2006 | 9,100 t | -19.5% |
| 2007 | 8,879 t | -2.4% |
| 2008 | 5,828 t | -34.4% |
| 2009 | 4,481 t | -23.1% |
| 2010 | 4,873 t | +8.7% |
| 2011 | 6,266 t | +28.6% |
| 2012 | 5,038 t | -19.6% |
| 2013 | 5,310 t | +5.4% |
| 2014 | 5,172 t | -2.6% |
| 2015 | 3,730 t | -27.9% |
| 2016 | 2,521 t | -32.4% |
| 2017 | 3,883 t | +54.0% |
| 2018 | 1,445 t | -62.8% |
| 2019 | 1,319 t | -8.8% |
| 2020 | 1,623 t | +23.1% |
| 2021 | 1,169 t | -28.0% |
| 2022 | 769.78 t | -34.1% |
| 2023 | 837.01 t | +8.7% |
| 2024 | 838.34 t | +0.2% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 838.34 t is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 198,886 t, 0% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Wheat — Production in Bhutan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +169.8% | 4,191 t | 11,306 t |
| 2000 | -78.2% | 20,000 t | 4,350 t |
| 2018 | -62.8% | 3,883 t | 1,445 t |
| 2017 | +54.0% | 2,521 t | 3,883 t |
| 1988 | -48.8% | 8,000 t | 4,100 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5,511 t | 5,000 t | 6,200 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 7,300 t | 6,400 t | 8,200 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 8,907 t | 4,100 t | 12,071 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 12,200 t | 5,000 t | 20,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,198 t | 4,191 t | 11,306 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,956 t | 1,319 t | 6,266 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,047 t | 769.78 t | 1,623 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
- 145 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 1,015 t compare
- 146 Madagascar 1,000 t compare
- 146 Madagascar 1,000 t compare
- 149 Guatemala 761.88 t compare
- 150 Eswatini 721.77 t compare
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More agriculture & rural data for Bhutan
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -11.57 % 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 0.068 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.49 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.5864 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 3.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1368 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 614.64 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.8653 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wheat — production in Bhutan?
- Wheat — production in Bhutan was 838.34 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest wheat — production recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 20,000 t in 1997.
- What is the lowest wheat — production recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 769.78 t in 2022.
- How does Bhutan rank for wheat — production?
- Bhutan ranks 148th out of 159 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wheat — production rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 83.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bhutan data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Wheat — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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.