Wheat — Production in Uruguay
Uruguay: Wheat — Production was 1.30 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wheat — Production in Uruguay, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, wheat — production in Uruguay stood at 1.30 million t.
The figure is down 3.6% on the previous year and down 15.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wheat — production in Uruguay peaked at 2.02 million t in 2012 and was at its lowest, 143,600 t, in 2001.
Uruguay ranks 64th of 159 countries on this measure, 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 Uruguay, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 371,536 t | — |
| 1962 | 452,089 t | +21.7% |
| 1963 | 236,540 t | -47.7% |
| 1964 | 645,816 t | +173.0% |
| 1965 | 619,905 t | -4.0% |
| 1966 | 328,760 t | -47.0% |
| 1967 | 143,776 t | -56.3% |
| 1968 | 469,790 t | +226.8% |
| 1969 | 446,882 t | -4.9% |
| 1970 | 388,328 t | -13.1% |
| 1971 | 301,599 t | -22.3% |
| 1972 | 186,543 t | -38.1% |
| 1973 | 296,844 t | +59.1% |
| 1974 | 526,499 t | +77.4% |
| 1975 | 455,662 t | -13.5% |
| 1976 | 504,938 t | +10.8% |
| 1977 | 173,235 t | -65.7% |
| 1978 | 174,269 t | +0.6% |
| 1979 | 435,281 t | +149.8% |
| 1980 | 306,577 t | -29.6% |
| 1981 | 387,768 t | +26.5% |
| 1982 | 363,144 t | -6.4% |
| 1983 | 418,723 t | +15.3% |
| 1984 | 348,861 t | -16.7% |
| 1985 | 246,143 t | -29.4% |
| 1986 | 231,730 t | -5.9% |
| 1987 | 307,824 t | +32.8% |
| 1988 | 413,575 t | +34.4% |
| 1989 | 542,378 t | +31.1% |
| 1990 | 417,400 t | -23.0% |
| 1991 | 188,300 t | -54.9% |
| 1992 | 342,300 t | +81.8% |
| 1993 | 343,900 t | +0.5% |
| 1994 | 486,900 t | +41.6% |
| 1995 | 392,900 t | -19.3% |
| 1996 | 649,700 t | +65.4% |
| 1997 | 504,800 t | -22.3% |
| 1998 | 559,200 t | +10.8% |
| 1999 | 383,900 t | -31.3% |
| 2000 | 324,400 t | -15.5% |
| 2001 | 143,600 t | -55.7% |
| 2002 | 270,000 t | +88.0% |
| 2003 | 205,800 t | -23.8% |
| 2004 | 326,000 t | +58.4% |
| 2005 | 532,600 t | +63.4% |
| 2006 | 454,100 t | -14.7% |
| 2007 | 611,200 t | +34.6% |
| 2008 | 697,143 t | +14.1% |
| 2009 | 1.36 million t | +94.6% |
| 2010 | 1.84 million t | +36.0% |
| 2011 | 1.30 million t | -29.5% |
| 2012 | 2.02 million t | +55.0% |
| 2013 | 982,000 t | -51.3% |
| 2014 | 1.53 million t | +56.1% |
| 2015 | 1.08 million t | -29.8% |
| 2016 | 1.19 million t | +10.7% |
| 2017 | 757,000 t | -36.4% |
| 2018 | 440,000 t | -41.9% |
| 2019 | 727,600 t | +65.4% |
| 2020 | 776,300 t | +6.7% |
| 2021 | 936,400 t | +20.6% |
| 2022 | 1.28 million t | +37.0% |
| 2023 | 1.34 million t | +4.7% |
| 2024 | 1.30 million t | -3.6% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 1.30 million t is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.14 million t, 1.1× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 1.30 million t is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 767,700 t, 1.7× the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 412,788 t | 143,776 t | 645,816 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 344,320 t | 173,235 t | 526,499 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 356,672 t | 231,730 t | 542,378 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 426,930 t | 188,300 t | 649,700 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 492,144 t | 143,600 t | 1.36 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.19 million t | 440,000 t | 2.02 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.13 million t | 776,300 t | 1.34 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
- 61 Austria 1.58 million t compare
- 62 Belgium-Luxembourg 1.53 million t compare
- 63 Turkmenistan 1.33 million t compare
- 65 Greece 1.21 million t compare
- 66 Republic of Moldova 1.19 million t compare
- 67 Chile 1.19 million t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Uruguay
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.6278 % 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 0.6075 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0924 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 4.15 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 3.67 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0638 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,609 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.32 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wheat — production in Uruguay?
- Wheat — production in Uruguay was 1.30 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest wheat — production recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 2.02 million t in 2012.
- What is the lowest wheat — production recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 143,600 t in 2001.
- How does Uruguay rank for wheat — production?
- Uruguay ranks 64th out of 159 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wheat — production rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay 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.