> In 2024 South Sudan produced 1.2 million t of all cereals, the 103rd largest in the world (0.04% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 5.6%.

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# All cereals production in South Sudan

In 2024 South Sudan produced 1.2 million t of all cereals, the 103rd largest in the world (0.04% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 5.6%. The record was 1.3 million t in 2014. Area harvested: 1.3 million ha, yield 0.9 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is from an external organisation.

Production, 20241.2 million t
World rank103 of 177
10-year change−5.6%
Record1.3 million t2014

## All cereals in South Sudan, 2012–2024 (tonnes)

## South Sudan compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.04%0.04% in 2014
Yield, t/ha0.9world 4.2 (−78%)
kg per person100world 384
10-year change−5.6%world +11%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 101 | [Estonia](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-total/estonia/) | 1,303,540 | 0.04% |
| 102 | [Bosnia and Herzegovina](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-total/bosnia-and-herzegovina/) | 1,202,745 | 0.04% |
| 103 | **South Sudan** | 1,200,000 | 0.04% |
| 104 | [Norway](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-total/norway/) | 1,181,400 | 0.04% |
| 105 | [Saudi Arabia](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-total/saudi-arabia/) | 1,174,874 | 0.04% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 1,200,000 | +10% | 1,269,847 | 0.94 |
| 2023 | 1,086,000 | +2.1% | 1,105,055 | 0.98 |
| 2022 | 1,063,299 | +27% | 1,007,211 | 1.06 |
| 2021 | 840,333 | −3.9% | 994,925 | 0.84 |
| 2020 | 874,410 | +6.8% | 987,496 | 0.89 |
| 2019 | 818,487 | +9.9% | 929,547 | 0.88 |
| 2018 | 745,005 | −2.5% | 883,001 | 0.84 |
| 2017 | 764,107 | −7.5% | 863,208 | 0.89 |
| 2016 | 825,807 | −10% | 939,361 | 0.88 |
| 2015 | 921,002 | −28% | 1,015,093 | 0.91 |
| 2014 | 1,270,551 | +41% | 1,013,451 | 1.25 |
| 2013 | 898,000 | +6.7% | 1,173,000 | 0.77 |
| 2012 | 842,000 | — | 1,194,000 | 0.71 |

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of cereals in South Sudan?

South Sudan produced 1.2 million t in 2024, 0.04% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

South Sudan ranked 103rd of 177 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 20.8% of the world total.

### How has the production of cereals in South Sudan changed?

It fell by 5.6% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +11% for the world. The record was 1.3 million t in 2014.

### What is the yield of cereals in South Sudan?

0.9 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (1.2 million t from 1.3 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; the 2024 figure for South Sudan is from an external organisation. 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 South Sudan

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/south-sudan/)[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/south-sudan/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/south-sudan/)[Goat milk](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-milk/south-sudan/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/south-sudan/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/south-sudan/)[Groundnuts (peanuts)](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnuts/south-sudan/)[Sesame seed](https://husfarm.com/production/sesame-seed/south-sudan/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/south-sudan/)[Sheep milk](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-milk/south-sudan/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/south-sudan/)[Pumpkins and squash](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/south-sudan/)
[Agricultural production in South Sudan](https://husfarm.com/production/country/south-sudan/)

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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