> In 2024 Canada produced 35.9 million t of wheat, the 5th largest in the world (4.50% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 22%.

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# Wheat production in Canada

In 2024 Canada produced 35.9 million t of wheat, the 5th largest in the world (4.50% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 22%. The record was 37.6 million t in 2013. Area harvested: 10.7 million ha, yield 3.4 t/ha.

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Production, 202435.9 million t
World rank5 of 122
10-year change+22%
Record37.6 million t2013

## Wheat in Canada, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Canada compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total4.5%4.0% in 2014
Yield, t/ha3.4world 3.6 (−7.2%)
kg per person904world 97.8
10-year change+22%world +9.1%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 3 | [Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/russia/) | 82,588,000 | 10.3% |
| 4 | [United States](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/united-states/) | 53,650,020 | 6.7% |
| 5 | **Canada** | 35,938,839 | 4.5% |
| 6 | [Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/australia/) | 34,110,000 | 4.3% |
| 7 | [Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/pakistan/) | 31,814,444 | 4.0% |

[Full ranking of 122 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/)

### Map of world production of wheat

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 35,938,839 | +7.6% | 10,652,000 | 3.37 |
| 2023 | 33,413,600 | −4.2% | 10,709,200 | 3.12 |
| 2022 | 34,872,782 | +56% | 10,110,900 | 3.45 |
| 2021 | 22,422,100 | −37% | 9,198,900 | 2.44 |
| 2020 | 35,437,200 | +8.5% | 10,017,800 | 3.54 |
| 2019 | 32,669,800 | +1.0% | 9,655,800 | 3.38 |
| 2018 | 32,351,900 | +6.5% | 9,880,800 | 3.27 |
| 2017 | 30,377,235 | −5.5% | 8,983,300 | 3.38 |
| 2016 | 32,139,900 | +16% | 8,976,300 | 3.58 |
| 2015 | 27,647,400 | −6.1% | 9,558,300 | 2.89 |
| 2014 | 29,442,100 | −22% | 9,553,500 | 3.08 |
| 2013 | 37,589,100 | +38% | 10,447,200 | 3.60 |
| 2012 | 27,246,000 | +7.7% | 9,479,100 | 2.87 |
| 2011 | 25,288,000 | +8.5% | 8,552,500 | 2.96 |
| 2010 | 23,299,600 | −14% | 8,296,100 | 2.81 |
| 2009 | 26,949,900 | −5.8% | 9,660,400 | 2.79 |
| 2008 | 28,619,200 | +42% | 10,015,500 | 2.86 |
| 2007 | 20,090,400 | −20% | 8,616,100 | 2.33 |
| 2006 | 25,265,400 | −1.9% | 9,681,800 | 2.61 |
| 2005 | 25,748,100 | +3.8% | 9,403,800 | 2.74 |
| 2004 | 24,795,500 | +7.6% | 9,388,900 | 2.64 |
| 2003 | 23,048,600 | +44% | 10,214,500 | 2.26 |
| 2002 | 15,961,300 | −23% | 8,710,500 | 1.83 |
| 2001 | 20,630,200 | −22% | 10,605,500 | 1.95 |
| 2000 | 26,535,500 | −1.6% | 10,854,800 | 2.44 |
| 1999 | 26,959,900 | +12% | 10,380,800 | 2.60 |
| 1998 | 24,082,300 | −0.9% | 10,679,700 | 2.25 |
| 1997 | 24,299,400 | −18% | 11,416,000 | 2.13 |
| 1996 | 29,801,400 | +19% | 12,262,000 | 2.43 |
| 1995 | 24,989,400 | +9.0% | 11,122,700 | 2.25 |
| 1994 | 22,919,500 | −16% | 10,773,000 | 2.13 |
| 1993 | 27,255,900 | −8.8% | 12,374,000 | 2.20 |
| 1992 | 29,877,200 | −6.5% | 13,830,300 | 2.16 |
| 1991 | 31,945,600 | −0.5% | 14,160,900 | 2.26 |
| 1990 | 32,098,000 | +29% | 14,097,500 | 2.28 |
| 1989 | 24,796,208 | +56% | 13,717,500 | 1.81 |
| 1988 | 15,913,000 | −39% | 12,944,300 | 1.23 |
| 1987 | 25,945,000 | −17% | 13,457,700 | 1.93 |
| 1986 | 31,378,000 | +29% | 14,229,400 | 2.21 |
| 1985 | 24,252,000 | +14% | 13,729,000 | 1.77 |
| 1984 | 21,187,904 | −20% | 13,160,900 | 1.61 |
| 1983 | 26,465,008 | −0.9% | 13,680,500 | 1.93 |
| 1982 | 26,715,008 | +7.7% | 12,521,000 | 2.13 |
| 1981 | 24,802,000 | +29% | 12,426,600 | 2.00 |
| 1980 | 19,292,000 | +12% | 11,208,400 | 1.72 |
| 1979 | 17,196,000 | −19% | 10,523,100 | 1.63 |
| 1978 | 21,136,800 | +6.4% | 10,575,100 | 2.00 |
| 1977 | 19,858,208 | −16% | 10,115,400 | 1.96 |
| 1976 | 23,587,200 | +38% | 11,251,700 | 2.10 |
| 1975 | 17,080,608 | +28% | 9,478,739 | 1.80 |
| 1974 | 13,303,500 | −18% | 8,938,000 | 1.49 |
| 1973 | 16,159,170 | +11% | 9,575,012 | 1.69 |
| 1972 | 14,513,966 | +0.7% | 8,639,797 | 1.68 |
| 1971 | 14,412,287 | +60% | 7,853,503 | 1.84 |
| 1970 | 9,024,254 | −51% | 5,051,782 | 1.79 |
| 1969 | 18,267,712 | +3.3% | 10,101,420 | 1.81 |
| 1968 | 17,689,040 | +9.6% | 11,907,911 | 1.49 |
| 1967 | 16,136,911 | −28% | 12,189,285 | 1.32 |
| 1966 | 22,516,832 | +27% | 12,015,961 | 1.87 |
| 1965 | 17,674,000 | +8.1% | 11,453,000 | 1.54 |
| 1964 | 16,349,000 | −17% | 12,018,000 | 1.36 |
| 1963 | 19,691,008 | +28% | 11,156,000 | 1.77 |
| 1962 | 15,393,000 | +100% | 10,853,000 | 1.42 |
| 1961 | 7,713,000 | — | 10,245,000 | 0.75 |

## Trade, 2024

Exports25.5 million t USD 7.29 bn
Exporter rank2 of 102
Imports90,264 t USD 25.5 m
Importer rank120 of 176
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. [World exporters and importers](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of wheat in Canada?

Canada produced 35.9 million t in 2024, 4.5% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Canada rank in the world for production of wheat?

Canada ranked 5th of 122 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 17.5% of the world total.

### How has the production of wheat in Canada changed?

It rose by 22% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +9.1% for the world. The record was 37.6 million t in 2013.

### What is the yield of wheat in Canada?

3.4 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (35.9 million t from 10.7 million ha), against a world average of 3.6 t/ha.

### Does Canada export or import wheat?

In 2024 Canada reported exports of 25.5 million t (USD 7.29 bn) and imports of 90,264 t (USD 25.5 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.

### 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/wheat/china/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/india/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/russia/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/united-states/)[Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/australia/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/pakistan/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/france/)[Ukraine](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/ukraine/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/turkey/)[Kazakhstan](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/kazakhstan/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/germany/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/argentina/)
[All countries producing wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/)

## Other products of Canada

[Rapeseed](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/canada/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/canada/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/canada/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/canada/)[Soybeans](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/canada/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/canada/)[Rapeseed or canola oil, crude](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed-or-canola-oil/canada/)[Oats](https://husfarm.com/production/oats/canada/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/canada/)[Peas, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/peas-dry/canada/)[Lentils, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/lentils/canada/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/canada/)
[Agricultural production in Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/country/canada/)

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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