Wheat production in Portugal
Portugal: Wheat production was 81,350 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
81,350
Change on year
up 134.6%
World rank
85th
of 126 countries
All-time high
808,510
in 1971
All-time low
34,670
in 2023
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Wheat production in Portugal, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 81,350 for wheat production in 2024.
The figure is up 134.6% on the previous year and down 17.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wheat production in Portugal peaked at 808,510 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 34,670, in 2023.
That places Portugal 85th out of 126 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 Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 429,643 | — |
| 1962 | 645,000 | +50.1% |
| 1963 | 591,964 | -8.2% |
| 1964 | 471,856 | -20.3% |
| 1965 | 612,300 | +29.8% |
| 1966 | 323,549 | -47.2% |
| 1967 | 651,300 | +101.3% |
| 1968 | 762,911 | +17.1% |
| 1969 | 470,099 | -38.4% |
| 1970 | 564,098 | +20.0% |
| 1971 | 808,510 | +43.3% |
| 1972 | 620,975 | -23.2% |
| 1973 | 533,200 | -14.1% |
| 1974 | 546,295 | +2.5% |
| 1975 | 610,815 | +11.8% |
| 1976 | 694,137 | +13.6% |
| 1977 | 229,477 | -66.9% |
| 1978 | 254,700 | +11.0% |
| 1979 | 252,160 | -1.0% |
| 1980 | 432,775 | +71.6% |
| 1981 | 318,631 | -26.4% |
| 1982 | 427,530 | +34.2% |
| 1983 | 329,411 | -23.0% |
| 1984 | 467,860 | +42.0% |
| 1985 | 397,267 | -15.1% |
| 1986 | 501,894 | +26.3% |
| 1987 | 534,224 | +6.4% |
| 1988 | 405,818 | -24.0% |
| 1989 | 618,000 | +52.3% |
| 1990 | 297,691 | -51.8% |
| 1991 | 618,697 | +107.8% |
| 1992 | 361,963 | -41.5% |
| 1993 | 421,838 | +16.5% |
| 1994 | 462,536 | +9.6% |
| 1995 | 359,849 | -22.2% |
| 1996 | 405,826 | +12.8% |
| 1997 | 329,271 | -18.9% |
| 1998 | 150,938 | -54.2% |
| 1999 | 352,148 | +133.3% |
| 2000 | 354,710 | +0.7% |
| 2001 | 153,604 | -56.7% |
| 2002 | 413,031 | +168.9% |
| 2003 | 149,569 | -63.8% |
| 2004 | 292,866 | +95.8% |
| 2005 | 81,530 | -72.2% |
| 2006 | 249,580 | +206.1% |
| 2007 | 102,258 | -59.0% |
| 2008 | 203,289 | +98.8% |
| 2009 | 124,146 | -38.9% |
| 2010 | 82,577 | -33.5% |
| 2011 | 51,003 | -38.2% |
| 2012 | 58,990 | +15.7% |
| 2013 | 92,014 | +56.0% |
| 2014 | 98,794 | +7.4% |
| 2015 | 80,393 | -18.6% |
| 2016 | 90,017 | +12.0% |
| 2017 | 59,610 | -33.8% |
| 2018 | 70,110 | +17.6% |
| 2019 | 77,070 | +9.9% |
| 2020 | 83,500 | +8.3% |
| 2021 | 69,440 | -16.8% |
| 2022 | 61,920 | -10.8% |
| 2023 | 34,670 | -44.0% |
| 2024 | 81,350 | +134.6% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 81,350 is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.14 million, 7% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 81,350 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.58 million, 5% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 550,958 | 323,549 | 762,911 | 9 |
| 1970s | 511,437 | 229,477 | 808,510 | 10 |
| 1980s | 443,341 | 318,631 | 618,000 | 10 |
| 1990s | 376,076 | 150,938 | 618,697 | 10 |
| 2000s | 212,458 | 81,530 | 413,031 | 10 |
| 2010s | 76,058 | 51,003 | 98,794 | 10 |
| 2020s | 66,176 | 34,670 | 83,500 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More reference data data for Portugal
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5144 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4372 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0472 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2572 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wheat production in Portugal?
- Wheat production in Portugal was 81,350 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest wheat production recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 808,510 in 1971.
- What is the lowest wheat production recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 34,670 in 2023.
- How does Portugal rank for wheat production?
- Portugal ranks 85th out of 126 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wheat production rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Wheat production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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