> In 2024 Nepal produced 11.5 million t of all cereals, the 35th largest in the world (0.37% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 24%.

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# All cereals production in Nepal

In 2024 Nepal produced 11.5 million t of all cereals, the 35th largest in the world (0.37% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 24%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 3.3 million ha, yield 3.5 t/ha.

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Production, 202411.5 million t
World rank35 of 177
10-year change+24%
Record11.5 million t2024

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

## Nepal compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.37%0.33% in 2014
Yield, t/ha3.5world 4.2 (−16%)
kg per person389world 384
10-year change+24%world +11%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 33 | [Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-total/italy/) | 14,135,940 | 0.45% |
| 34 | [Hungary](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-total/hungary/) | 12,689,330 | 0.40% |
| 35 | **Nepal** | 11,525,107 | 0.37% |
| 36 | [Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-total/japan/) | 11,397,732 | 0.36% |
| 37 | [Mali](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-total/mali/) | 10,440,301 | 0.33% |

[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; Nepal is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 11,525,107 | +3.4% | 3,273,282 | 3.52 |
| 2023 | 11,151,028 | +0.2% | 3,334,335 | 3.34 |
| 2022 | 11,128,345 | +4.7% | 3,456,660 | 3.22 |
| 2021 | 10,627,427 | −3.4% | 3,469,359 | 3.06 |
| 2020 | 11,006,496 | +4.2% | 3,435,948 | 3.20 |
| 2019 | 10,566,025 | +0.5% | 3,401,774 | 3.11 |
| 2018 | 10,511,825 | +8.6% | 3,451,186 | 3.05 |
| 2017 | 9,680,491 | +1.4% | 3,407,739 | 2.84 |
| 2016 | 9,545,531 | +8.8% | 3,495,877 | 2.73 |
| 2015 | 8,776,707 | −5.7% | 3,314,598 | 2.65 |
| 2014 | 9,304,245 | +2.0% | 3,418,447 | 2.72 |
| 2013 | 9,122,829 | +2.6% | 3,405,458 | 2.68 |
| 2012 | 8,889,977 | −3.7% | 3,373,609 | 2.64 |
| 2011 | 9,227,353 | +12% | 3,513,830 | 2.63 |
| 2010 | 8,207,431 | +7.7% | 3,408,740 | 2.41 |
| 2009 | 7,622,561 | −8.2% | 3,353,773 | 2.27 |
| 2008 | 8,301,486 | +4.4% | 3,434,689 | 2.42 |
| 2007 | 7,955,234 | +11% | 3,424,567 | 2.32 |
| 2006 | 7,135,304 | −7.3% | 3,261,012 | 2.19 |
| 2005 | 7,694,042 | +1.4% | 3,371,013 | 2.28 |
| 2004 | 7,588,163 | −1.3% | 3,337,317 | 2.27 |
| 2003 | 7,690,125 | +6.5% | 3,361,975 | 2.29 |
| 2002 | 7,220,675 | +1.9% | 3,334,259 | 2.17 |
| 2001 | 7,087,917 | +0.3% | 3,298,297 | 2.15 |
| 2000 | 7,063,809 | +1.3% | 3,287,676 | 2.15 |
| 1999 | 6,972,123 | +6.9% | 3,298,929 | 2.11 |
| 1998 | 6,524,470 | +1.8% | 3,296,550 | 1.98 |
| 1997 | 6,409,270 | +1.6% | 3,270,210 | 1.96 |
| 1996 | 6,308,630 | +1.6% | 3,252,900 | 1.94 |
| 1995 | 6,209,613 | +2.7% | 3,228,020 | 1.92 |
| 1994 | 6,047,242 | +17% | 3,159,609 | 1.91 |
| 1993 | 5,183,210 | −11% | 3,023,480 | 1.71 |
| 1992 | 5,812,440 | +19% | 3,028,360 | 1.92 |
| 1991 | 4,882,080 | −17% | 2,836,790 | 1.72 |
| 1990 | 5,847,090 | +3.1% | 3,045,230 | 1.92 |
| 1989 | 5,672,510 | +6.9% | 3,006,250 | 1.89 |
| 1988 | 5,306,800 | +12% | 2,980,760 | 1.78 |
| 1987 | 4,759,120 | +19% | 2,825,960 | 1.68 |
| 1986 | 3,999,390 | −8.6% | 2,622,990 | 1.52 |
| 1985 | 4,373,360 | +1.5% | 2,636,050 | 1.66 |
| 1984 | 4,309,680 | −0.0% | 2,586,530 | 1.67 |
| 1983 | 4,310,790 | +34% | 2,470,000 | 1.75 |
| 1982 | 3,221,180 | −18% | 2,331,630 | 1.38 |
| 1981 | 3,933,530 | +3.7% | 2,312,590 | 1.70 |
| 1980 | 3,792,060 | +19% | 2,247,630 | 1.69 |
| 1979 | 3,193,100 | −12% | 2,191,730 | 1.46 |
| 1978 | 3,648,730 | +3.2% | 2,232,940 | 1.63 |
| 1977 | 3,534,858 | −5.3% | 2,203,319 | 1.60 |
| 1976 | 3,733,322 | −3.1% | 2,183,815 | 1.71 |
| 1975 | 3,851,585 | +2.6% | 2,152,188 | 1.79 |
| 1974 | 3,755,148 | +1.2% | 2,124,453 | 1.77 |
| 1973 | 3,708,825 | +15% | 2,092,083 | 1.77 |
| 1972 | 3,216,502 | −6.8% | 1,973,188 | 1.63 |
| 1971 | 3,450,714 | −3.0% | 2,009,823 | 1.72 |
| 1970 | 3,555,902 | +4.1% | 1,994,890 | 1.78 |
| 1969 | 3,416,913 | +3.8% | 1,951,485 | 1.75 |
| 1968 | 3,291,912 | +4.0% | 1,909,470 | 1.72 |
| 1967 | 3,165,429 | +1.3% | 1,821,090 | 1.74 |
| 1966 | 3,126,325 | −6.3% | 1,794,700 | 1.74 |
| 1965 | 3,335,000 | +1.7% | 1,786,000 | 1.87 |
| 1964 | 3,280,500 | +3.1% | 1,742,000 | 1.88 |
| 1963 | 3,181,578 | +0.1% | 1,725,500 | 1.84 |
| 1962 | 3,177,026 | +0.3% | 1,724,500 | 1.84 |
| 1961 | 3,167,000 | — | 1,715,000 | 1.85 |

## Questions and answers

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

Nepal produced 11.5 million t in 2024, 0.37% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Nepal ranked 35th of 177 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 20.8% of the world total.

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

It rose by 24% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +11% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.

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

3.5 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (11.5 million t from 3.3 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 Nepal

[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/nepal/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/nepal/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/nepal/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/nepal/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/nepal/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/nepal/)[Buffalo milk](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-milk/nepal/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/nepal/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/nepal/)[Mangoes and guavas](https://husfarm.com/production/mangoes/nepal/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/nepal/)[Millet](https://husfarm.com/production/millet/nepal/)
[Agricultural production in Nepal](https://husfarm.com/production/country/nepal/)

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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