> In 2024 Italy produced 14.1 million t of all cereals, the 33rd largest in the world (0.45% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 27%.

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# All cereals production in Italy

In 2024 Italy produced 14.1 million t of all cereals, the 33rd largest in the world (0.45% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 27%. The record was 23.3 million t in 2004. Area harvested: 2.8 million ha, yield 5.0 t/ha.

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Production, 202414.1 million t
World rank33 of 177
10-year change−27%
Record23.3 million t2004

## All cereals in Italy, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Italy compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.45%0.69% in 2014
Yield, t/ha5.0world 4.2 (+18%)
kg per person238world 384
10-year change−27%world +11%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 31 | [Tanzania](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-total/tanzania/) | 15,468,111 | 0.49% |
| 32 | [South Africa](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-total/south-africa/) | 15,313,961 | 0.49% |
| 33 | **Italy** | 14,135,940 | 0.45% |
| 34 | [Hungary](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-total/hungary/) | 12,689,330 | 0.40% |
| 35 | [Nepal](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-total/nepal/) | 11,525,107 | 0.37% |

[Full ranking of 177 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-total/)

### Map of world production of cereals

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Share of the world total; Italy is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 14,135,940 | −8.5% | 2,837,490 | 4.98 |
| 2023 | 15,452,820 | +8.1% | 3,054,290 | 5.06 |
| 2022 | 14,300,570 | −14% | 3,010,620 | 4.75 |
| 2021 | 16,568,150 | −2.2% | 2,978,390 | 5.56 |
| 2020 | 16,945,440 | +3.6% | 3,011,730 | 5.63 |
| 2019 | 16,363,450 | −1.1% | 3,066,520 | 5.34 |
| 2018 | 16,548,350 | +1.8% | 3,092,700 | 5.35 |
| 2017 | 16,251,718 | −11% | 3,140,579 | 5.17 |
| 2016 | 18,219,221 | +3.0% | 3,253,985 | 5.60 |
| 2015 | 17,694,873 | −8.8% | 3,275,506 | 5.40 |
| 2014 | 19,396,844 | +6.5% | 3,392,536 | 5.72 |
| 2013 | 18,214,664 | −2.0% | 3,459,869 | 5.26 |
| 2012 | 18,594,126 | −4.7% | 3,498,385 | 5.32 |
| 2011 | 19,521,138 | +5.5% | 3,438,491 | 5.68 |
| 2010 | 18,502,904 | +4.5% | 3,476,388 | 5.32 |
| 2009 | 17,705,746 | −18% | 3,480,655 | 5.09 |
| 2008 | 21,613,374 | +6.2% | 4,037,602 | 5.35 |
| 2007 | 20,350,618 | +0.7% | 3,933,244 | 5.17 |
| 2006 | 20,206,559 | −5.7% | 3,801,047 | 5.32 |
| 2005 | 21,423,171 | −8.0% | 3,995,818 | 5.36 |
| 2004 | 23,283,207 | +30% | 4,276,507 | 5.44 |
| 2003 | 17,864,361 | −16% | 4,147,562 | 4.31 |
| 2002 | 21,248,429 | +6.6% | 4,284,649 | 4.96 |
| 2001 | 19,933,158 | −3.5% | 4,134,297 | 4.82 |
| 2000 | 20,660,952 | −1.9% | 4,137,209 | 4.99 |
| 1999 | 21,067,676 | +1.6% | 4,173,966 | 5.05 |
| 1998 | 20,731,020 | +4.1% | 4,082,355 | 5.08 |
| 1997 | 19,916,519 | −4.7% | 4,195,050 | 4.75 |
| 1996 | 20,899,946 | +6.2% | 4,223,665 | 4.95 |
| 1995 | 19,679,024 | +2.6% | 4,216,267 | 4.67 |
| 1994 | 19,186,472 | −3.0% | 4,103,767 | 4.68 |
| 1993 | 19,771,428 | −0.6% | 4,075,797 | 4.85 |
| 1992 | 19,890,867 | +3.5% | 4,225,437 | 4.71 |
| 1991 | 19,219,130 | +10% | 4,401,724 | 4.37 |
| 1990 | 17,410,540 | +1.6% | 4,413,402 | 3.94 |
| 1989 | 17,132,670 | −1.5% | 4,627,087 | 3.70 |
| 1988 | 17,400,000 | −5.4% | 4,570,559 | 3.81 |
| 1987 | 18,399,800 | −1.6% | 4,693,753 | 3.92 |
| 1986 | 18,697,900 | +3.7% | 4,849,747 | 3.86 |
| 1985 | 18,028,600 | −9.5% | 4,821,364 | 3.74 |
| 1984 | 19,927,800 | +10% | 5,074,307 | 3.93 |
| 1983 | 18,081,100 | −1.4% | 5,127,063 | 3.53 |
| 1982 | 18,337,400 | −0.6% | 5,115,001 | 3.59 |
| 1981 | 18,457,268 | +2.6% | 5,006,438 | 3.69 |
| 1980 | 17,995,200 | +2.1% | 5,110,637 | 3.52 |
| 1979 | 17,621,700 | −0.2% | 5,129,977 | 3.44 |
| 1978 | 17,662,800 | +23% | 5,138,256 | 3.44 |
| 1977 | 14,409,200 | −13% | 4,504,694 | 3.20 |
| 1976 | 16,495,300 | −2.5% | 5,145,201 | 3.21 |
| 1975 | 16,921,900 | +1.7% | 5,124,766 | 3.30 |
| 1974 | 16,640,396 | +5.7% | 5,270,970 | 3.16 |
| 1973 | 15,746,610 | +0.8% | 5,278,781 | 2.98 |
| 1972 | 15,616,689 | −4.4% | 5,335,821 | 2.93 |
| 1971 | 16,341,770 | +1.2% | 5,515,115 | 2.96 |
| 1970 | 16,153,080 | +1.9% | 5,863,821 | 2.75 |
| 1969 | 15,848,360 | +5.3% | 5,922,142 | 2.68 |
| 1968 | 15,047,330 | −0.8% | 5,954,460 | 2.53 |
| 1967 | 15,165,050 | +5.5% | 5,768,719 | 2.63 |
| 1966 | 14,377,630 | −1.1% | 5,991,218 | 2.40 |
| 1965 | 14,531,270 | +3.7% | 6,056,518 | 2.40 |
| 1964 | 14,007,520 | +5.1% | 6,244,904 | 2.24 |
| 1963 | 13,324,660 | −7.7% | 6,299,467 | 2.12 |
| 1962 | 14,433,210 | +3.6% | 6,485,855 | 2.23 |
| 1961 | 13,933,400 | — | 6,387,203 | 2.18 |

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of cereals in Italy?

Italy produced 14.1 million t in 2024, 0.45% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Italy rank in the world for production of cereals?

Italy ranked 33rd of 177 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 20.8% of the world total.

### How has the production of cereals in Italy changed?

It fell by 27% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +11% for the world. The record was 23.3 million t in 2004.

### What is the yield of cereals in Italy?

5.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (14.1 million t from 2.8 million 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

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-total/china/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-total/united-states/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-total/india/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-total/brazil/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-total/russia/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-total/argentina/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-total/indonesia/)[Bangladesh](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-total/bangladesh/)[Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-total/canada/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-total/pakistan/)[Ukraine](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-total/ukraine/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-total/france/)
[All countries producing all cereals](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-total/)

## Other products of Italy

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/italy/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/italy/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/italy/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/italy/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/italy/)[Wine](https://husfarm.com/production/wine/italy/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/italy/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/italy/)[Olives](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/italy/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/italy/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/italy/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/italy/)
[Agricultural production in Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/country/italy/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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