Wheat — Production in Latvia
Latvia: Wheat — Production was 2.47 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wheat — Production in Latvia, 1992–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for wheat — production in Latvia is 2.47 million t, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 15.4% on the previous year and up 68.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wheat — production in Latvia peaked at 2.66 million t in 2020 and was at its lowest, 199,400 t, in 1994.
That places Latvia 50th out of 159 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.
Wheat — Production in Latvia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 332,400 t | — |
| 1993 | 338,300 t | +1.8% |
| 1994 | 199,400 t | -41.1% |
| 1995 | 243,700 t | +22.2% |
| 1996 | 357,500 t | +46.7% |
| 1997 | 394,600 t | +10.4% |
| 1998 | 385,300 t | -2.4% |
| 1999 | 351,900 t | -8.7% |
| 2000 | 427,400 t | +21.5% |
| 2001 | 451,700 t | +5.7% |
| 2002 | 519,500 t | +15.0% |
| 2003 | 468,400 t | -9.8% |
| 2004 | 499,900 t | +6.7% |
| 2005 | 676,500 t | +35.3% |
| 2006 | 598,300 t | -11.6% |
| 2007 | 807,300 t | +34.9% |
| 2008 | 989,600 t | +22.6% |
| 2009 | 1.04 million t | +4.7% |
| 2010 | 989,400 t | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 939,500 t | -5.0% |
| 2012 | 1.54 million t | +63.9% |
| 2013 | 1.44 million t | -6.8% |
| 2014 | 1.47 million t | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 2.25 million t | +53.3% |
| 2016 | 2.06 million t | -8.3% |
| 2017 | 2.14 million t | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 1.43 million t | -33.1% |
| 2019 | 2.37 million t | +65.6% |
| 2020 | 2.66 million t | +12.2% |
| 2021 | 2.41 million t | -9.5% |
| 2022 | 2.54 million t | +5.5% |
| 2023 | 2.14 million t | -15.9% |
| 2024 | 2.47 million t | +15.4% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 2.47 million t is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.14 million t, 2.2× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 2.47 million t is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.74 million t, 1.4× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 325,388 t | 199,400 t | 394,600 t | 8 |
| 2000s | 647,500 t | 427,400 t | 1.04 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.66 million t | 939,500 t | 2.37 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.44 million t | 2.14 million t | 2.66 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
More agriculture & rural data for Latvia
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.21 % 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 0.7728 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.3717 % 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 1.08 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 12.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0401 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,055 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.45 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wheat — production in Latvia?
- Wheat — production in Latvia was 2.47 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest wheat — production recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.66 million t in 2020.
- What is the lowest wheat — production recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 199,400 t in 1994.
- How does Latvia rank for wheat — production?
- Latvia ranks 50th out of 159 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wheat — production rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 68.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia 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.