Wheat production in Uruguay
Uruguay: Wheat production was 1.30 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.30 million
Change on year
down 3.6%
World rank
46th
of 126 countries
All-time high
2.02 million
in 2012
All-time low
143,600
in 2001
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Wheat production in Uruguay, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for wheat production in Uruguay is 1.30 million, measured in 2024.
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 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 143,600, in 2001.
Uruguay ranks 46th of 126 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 371,536 | — |
| 1962 | 452,089 | +21.7% |
| 1963 | 236,540 | -47.7% |
| 1964 | 645,816 | +173.0% |
| 1965 | 619,905 | -4.0% |
| 1966 | 328,760 | -47.0% |
| 1967 | 143,776 | -56.3% |
| 1968 | 469,790 | +226.8% |
| 1969 | 446,882 | -4.9% |
| 1970 | 388,328 | -13.1% |
| 1971 | 301,599 | -22.3% |
| 1972 | 186,543 | -38.1% |
| 1973 | 296,844 | +59.1% |
| 1974 | 526,499 | +77.4% |
| 1975 | 455,662 | -13.5% |
| 1976 | 504,938 | +10.8% |
| 1977 | 173,235 | -65.7% |
| 1978 | 174,269 | +0.6% |
| 1979 | 435,281 | +149.8% |
| 1980 | 306,577 | -29.6% |
| 1981 | 387,768 | +26.5% |
| 1982 | 363,144 | -6.4% |
| 1983 | 418,723 | +15.3% |
| 1984 | 348,861 | -16.7% |
| 1985 | 246,143 | -29.4% |
| 1986 | 231,730 | -5.9% |
| 1987 | 307,824 | +32.8% |
| 1988 | 413,575 | +34.4% |
| 1989 | 542,378 | +31.1% |
| 1990 | 417,400 | -23.0% |
| 1991 | 188,300 | -54.9% |
| 1992 | 342,300 | +81.8% |
| 1993 | 343,900 | +0.5% |
| 1994 | 486,900 | +41.6% |
| 1995 | 392,900 | -19.3% |
| 1996 | 649,700 | +65.4% |
| 1997 | 504,800 | -22.3% |
| 1998 | 559,200 | +10.8% |
| 1999 | 383,900 | -31.3% |
| 2000 | 324,400 | -15.5% |
| 2001 | 143,600 | -55.7% |
| 2002 | 270,000 | +88.0% |
| 2003 | 205,800 | -23.8% |
| 2004 | 326,000 | +58.4% |
| 2005 | 532,600 | +63.4% |
| 2006 | 454,100 | -14.7% |
| 2007 | 611,200 | +34.6% |
| 2008 | 697,143 | +14.1% |
| 2009 | 1.36 million | +94.6% |
| 2010 | 1.84 million | +36.0% |
| 2011 | 1.30 million | -29.5% |
| 2012 | 2.02 million | +55.0% |
| 2013 | 982,000 | -51.3% |
| 2014 | 1.53 million | +56.1% |
| 2015 | 1.08 million | -29.8% |
| 2016 | 1.19 million | +10.7% |
| 2017 | 757,000 | -36.4% |
| 2018 | 440,000 | -41.9% |
| 2019 | 727,600 | +65.4% |
| 2020 | 776,300 | +6.7% |
| 2021 | 936,400 | +20.6% |
| 2022 | 1.28 million | +37.0% |
| 2023 | 1.34 million | +4.7% |
| 2024 | 1.30 million | -3.6% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 1.30 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.14 million, 1.1× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 1.30 million is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 292,710, 4.4× the median. (13 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 412,788 | 143,776 | 645,816 | 9 |
| 1970s | 344,320 | 173,235 | 526,499 | 10 |
| 1980s | 356,672 | 231,730 | 542,378 | 10 |
| 1990s | 426,930 | 188,300 | 649,700 | 10 |
| 2000s | 492,144 | 143,600 | 1.36 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.19 million | 440,000 | 2.02 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.13 million | 776,300 | 1.34 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
More reference data data for Uruguay
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2999 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3685 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 6.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2195 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 24.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 33.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.01 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wheat production in Uruguay?
- Wheat production in Uruguay was 1.30 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest wheat production recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 2.02 million in 2012.
- What is the lowest wheat production recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 143,600 in 2001.
- How does Uruguay rank for wheat production?
- Uruguay ranks 46th out of 126 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Wheat production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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