Wheat production in South Korea
South Korea: Wheat production was 37,376 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wheat production in South Korea, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, wheat production in South Korea stood at 37,376 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 27.9% on the previous year and up 59.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wheat production in South Korea peaked at 224,023 tonnes in 1969 and was at its lowest, 551 tonnes, in 1991.
That places South Korea 89th out of 125 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 185,374 tonnes | 139,000 tonnes | 224,023 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 103,894 tonnes | 35,705 tonnes | 218,633 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 36,616 tonnes | 1,121 tonnes | 111,637 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,466 tonnes | 551 tonnes | 10,923 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 8,363 tonnes | 2,339 tonnes | 18,782 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 30,565 tonnes | 15,024 tonnes | 43,677 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 33,411 tonnes | 16,985 tonnes | 51,809 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wheat production in South Korea?
- Wheat production in South Korea was 37,376 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest wheat production recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 224,023 tonnes in 1969.
- What is the lowest wheat production recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 551 tonnes in 1991.
- How does South Korea rank for wheat production?
- South Korea ranks 89th out of 125 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wheat production rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Wheat production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Wheat production is measured in tonnes.