All cereals production in Iceland
In 2024 Iceland produced 4,986 t of all cereals, the 158th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). The record was 8,900 t in 2022. Area harvested: 2,528 ha, yield 2.0 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 4,986 t
- World rank
- 158 of 177
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 8,900 t
- 2022
All cereals in Iceland, 2015–2024 (tonnes)
Iceland compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- Yield, t/ha
- 2.0
- world 4.2 (−53%)
- kg per person
- 12.7
- world 384
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156 | New Caledonia | 7,355 | 0.00% |
| 157 | Montenegro | 6,907 | 0.00% |
| 158 | Iceland | 4,986 | 0.00% |
| 159 | Puerto Rico | 3,731 | 0.00% |
| 160 | Brunei | 3,612 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of cereals
Share of the world total; Iceland is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,986 | −35% | 2,528 | 1.97 |
| 2023 | 7,679 | −14% | 3,160 | 2.43 |
| 2022 | 8,900 | +19% | 3,000 | 2.97 |
| 2021 | 7,490 | +2.8% | 2,400 | 3.12 |
| 2020 | 7,287 | −7.8% | 1,500 | 4.86 |
| 2019 | 7,900 | +103% | 2,200 | 3.59 |
| 2018 | 3,900 | −47% | 1,500 | 2.60 |
| 2017 | 7,400 | +0.1% | 2,100 | 3.52 |
| 2016 | 7,389 | +59% | 2,300 | 3.21 |
| 2015 | 4,637 | — | 1,455 | 3.19 |
Questions and answers
What is the production of cereals in Iceland?
Iceland produced 4,986 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Iceland rank in the world for production of cereals?
Iceland ranked 158th of 177 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 20.8% of the world total.
What is the yield of cereals in Iceland?
2.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (4,986 t from 2,528 ha), against a world average of 4.2 t/ha.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.