New Zealand—Land Under Cereal Production (hectares)
New Zealand's land under cereal production (hectares) was 121,170 in 2024, ranking #132 out of 181 countries. This represents a +4.2% change from 2023. Over the past 25 years, the highest recorded value was 162,706 (2009) and the lowest was 110,699 (2017). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 121,170 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | 116,285 | +0.7% |
| 2022 | 115,522 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | 113,157 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 113,044 | -9.3% |
| 2019 | 124,670 | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 121,248 | +9.5% |
| 2017 | 110,699 | -15.4% |
| 2016 | 130,787 | -5.8% |
| 2015 | 138,865 | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 136,664 | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 136,106 | -6.7% |
| 2012 | 145,843 | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 143,731 | +6.0% |
| 2010 | 135,547 | -16.7% |
| 2009 | 162,706 | +20.2% |
| 2008 | 135,409 | +15.6% |
| 2007 | 117,089 | +4.4% |
| 2006 | 112,204 | -2.6% |
| 2005 | 115,175 | -2.5% |
| 2004 | 118,079 | -11.7% |
| 2003 | 133,780 | -10.6% |
| 2002 | 149,670 | +4.0% |
| 2001 | 143,907 | +6.3% |
| 2000 | 135,440 |
Top Countries — Land Under Cereal Production (hectares)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 107.7M | 2024 |
| 2 | China | 100.0M | 2023 |
| 3 | United States | 54.1M | 2024 |
| 4 | Russian Federation | 43.2M | 2023 |
| 5 | Brazil | 27.8M | 2024 |
| 6 | Australia | 19.5M | 2024 |
| 7 | Nigeria | 18.3M | 2024 |
| 8 | Argentina | 17.7M | 2024 |
| 9 | Kazakhstan | 16.1M | 2024 |
| 10 | Canada | 16.0M | 2023 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Land under cereal production refers to harvested area, although some countries report only sown or cultivated area. Cereals include wheat, rice, maize, barley, oats, rye, millet, sorghum, buckwheat, and mixed grains. Production data on cereals relate to crops harvested for dry grain only. Cereal crops harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.
Methodology
Data compiled by FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), uri: https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL, note: Item code F1717, publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Unit
hectares