Wheat Production Volume 2005

Wheat production volume measures total tonnes produced annually. Key for understanding agricultural output.

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Complete Data Rankings

Rank
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1
China flag
China
97,445,000 tonnes
2
India flag
India
68,636,900 tonnes
3
United States flag
United States
57,241,990 tonnes
4
Russia flag
Russia
47,614,680 tonnes
5
France flag
France
36,886,104 tonnes
6
Canada flag
Canada
25,748,100 tonnes
7
Australia flag
Australia
25,150,344 tonnes
8
Germany flag
Germany
23,692,700 tonnes
9
Pakistan flag
Pakistan
21,612,300 tonnes
10
Turkey flag
Turkey
21,500,000 tonnes
11
Ukraine flag
Ukraine
18,699,200 tonnes
12
United Kingdom flag
United Kingdom
14,863,000 tonnes
13
Iran flag
Iran
14,307,970 tonnes
14
Argentina flag
Argentina
12,593,396 tonnes
15
Kazakhstan flag
Kazakhstan
11,198,330 tonnes
16
Poland flag
Poland
8,771,434 tonnes
17
Egypt flag
Egypt
8,140,960 tonnes
18
Italy flag
Italy
7,717,129 tonnes
19
Romania flag
Romania
7,340,664 tonnes
20
Uzbekistan flag
Uzbekistan
6,057,200 tonnes
21
Hungary flag
Hungary
5,088,219 tonnes
22
Denmark flag
Denmark
4,887,200 tonnes
23
Syrian Arab Republic flag
Syrian Arab Republic
4,668,750 tonnes
24
Brazil flag
Brazil
4,658,790 tonnes
25
Afghanistan flag
Afghanistan
4,266,000 tonnes
26
Czech Republic flag
Czech Republic
4,145,039 tonnes
27
Spain flag
Spain
4,026,694 tonnes
28
Bulgaria flag
Bulgaria
3,478,066 tonnes
29
Morocco flag
Morocco
3,043,080 tonnes
30
Mexico flag
Mexico
3,015,177 tonnes
31
Turkmenistan flag
Turkmenistan
2,834,000 tonnes
32
Saudi Arabia flag
Saudi Arabia
2,648,472 tonnes
33
Algeria flag
Algeria
2,414,728 tonnes
34
Sweden flag
Sweden
2,246,800 tonnes
35
Iraq flag
Iraq
2,228,000 tonnes
36
Ethiopia flag
Ethiopia
2,176,603 tonnes
37
Greece flag
Greece
2,018,523.5 tonnes
38
South Africa flag
South Africa
1,905,000 tonnes
39
Chile flag
Chile
1,851,940 tonnes
40
Belgium flag
Belgium
1,768,410 tonnes
41
Tunisia flag
Tunisia
1,626,700 tonnes
42
Slovakia flag
Slovakia
1,607,868 tonnes
43
Azerbaijan flag
Azerbaijan
1,527,026 tonnes
44
Austria flag
Austria
1,453,072 tonnes
45
Nepal flag
Nepal
1,442,442 tonnes
46
Lithuania flag
Lithuania
1,379,400 tonnes
47
Belarus flag
Belarus
1,174,763 tonnes
48
Netherlands flag
Netherlands
1,174,686 tonnes
49
Republic of Moldova flag
Republic of Moldova
1,056,690 tonnes
50
Bangladesh flag
Bangladesh
975,985 tonnes
51
Kyrgyzstan flag
Kyrgyzstan
950,076 tonnes
52
Japan flag
Japan
874,700 tonnes
53
Ireland flag
Ireland
802,700 tonnes
54
Finland flag
Finland
801,300 tonnes
55
Paraguay flag
Paraguay
800,000 tonnes
56
Latvia flag
Latvia
676,500 tonnes
57
Tajikistan flag
Tajikistan
618,467 tonnes
58
Croatia flag
Croatia
601,748 tonnes
59
Uruguay flag
Uruguay
532,600 tonnes
60
Switzerland flag
Switzerland
531,300 tonnes
61
Norway flag
Norway
395,400 tonnes
62
Kenya flag
Kenya
368,879 tonnes
63
North Macedonia flag
North Macedonia
333,888 tonnes
64
New Zealand flag
New Zealand
318,947 tonnes
65
Estonia flag
Estonia
263,408 tonnes
66
Albania flag
Albania
260,000 tonnes
67
Armenia flag
Armenia
258,361 tonnes
68
Bosnia and Herzegovina flag
Bosnia and Herzegovina
248,332 tonnes
69
Zimbabwe flag
Zimbabwe
229,089 tonnes
70
Israel flag
Israel
200,800 tonnes
71
North Korea flag
North Korea
193,000 tonnes
72
Georgia flag
Georgia
190,137 tonnes
73
Peru flag
Peru
178,460 tonnes
74
Myanmar flag
Myanmar
156,200 tonnes
75
Lebanon flag
Lebanon
143,700 tonnes
76
Slovenia flag
Slovenia
141,293 tonnes
77
Zambia flag
Zambia
136,833 tonnes
78
Bolivia flag
Bolivia
131,198 tonnes
79
Libya flag
Libya
125,000 tonnes
80
Yemen flag
Yemen
112,963 tonnes
81
Tanzania flag
Tanzania
102,000 tonnes
82
Portugal flag
Portugal
81,530 tonnes
83
Mongolia flag
Mongolia
73,419 tonnes
84
Luxembourg flag
Luxembourg
71,745 tonnes
85
Nigeria flag
Nigeria
66,000 tonnes
86
State of Palestine flag
State of Palestine
44,720 tonnes
87
Colombia flag
Colombia
43,963 tonnes
88
Jordan flag
Jordan
34,363 tonnes
89
Rwanda flag
Rwanda
21,942 tonnes
90
Eritrea flag
Eritrea
21,559 tonnes
91
Uganda flag
Uganda
15,000 tonnes
92
Lesotho flag
Lesotho
13,797 tonnes
93
Bhutan flag
Bhutan
11,306 tonnes
94
Namibia flag
Namibia
11,015 tonnes
95
Malta flag
Malta
10,233.29 tonnes
96
Madagascar flag
Madagascar
10,059.62 tonnes
97
Cyprus flag
Cyprus
9,249 tonnes
98
Niger flag
Niger
9,000 tonnes
99
Congo, Democratic Republic of the flag
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
8,590 tonnes
100
Ecuador flag
Ecuador
8,429 tonnes
101
Burundi flag
Burundi
7,756 tonnes
102
South Korea flag
South Korea
7,678 tonnes
103
Mozambique flag
Mozambique
6,200 tonnes
104
Mali flag
Mali
4,805 tonnes
105
Angola flag
Angola
4,000 tonnes
106
Chad flag
Chad
3,603 tonnes
107
Guatemala flag
Guatemala
2,975.57 tonnes
108
Malawi flag
Malawi
1,730 tonnes
109
Somalia flag
Somalia
1,200 tonnes
110
Honduras flag
Honduras
1,070.39 tonnes
111
Thailand flag
Thailand
952.21 tonnes
112
Oman flag
Oman
865 tonnes
113
Cameroon flag
Cameroon
708.65 tonnes
114
Venezuela flag
Venezuela
517 tonnes
115
Kuwait flag
Kuwait
509 tonnes
116
Mauritania flag
Mauritania
500 tonnes
117
Eswatini flag
Eswatini
318.61 tonnes
118
Botswana flag
Botswana
216.8 tonnes
119
Taiwan flag
Taiwan
196 tonnes
120
New Caledonia flag
New Caledonia
36 tonnes
121
United Arab Emirates flag
United Arab Emirates
24 tonnes
122
Qatar flag
Qatar
21 tonnes

↑Top 10 Countries

  1. #1China flagChina
  2. #2India flagIndia
  3. #3United States flagUnited States
  4. #4Russia flagRussia
  5. #5France flagFrance
  6. #6Canada flagCanada
  7. #7Australia flagAustralia
  8. #8Germany flagGermany
  9. #9Pakistan flagPakistan
  10. #10Turkey flagTurkey

Analysis: These countries represent the highest values in this dataset, showcasing significant scale and impact on global statistics.

↓Bottom 10 Countries

  1. #122Qatar flagQatar
  2. #121United Arab Emirates flagUnited Arab Emirates
  3. #120New Caledonia flagNew Caledonia
  4. #119Taiwan flagTaiwan
  5. #118Botswana flagBotswana
  6. #117Eswatini flagEswatini
  7. #116Mauritania flagMauritania
  8. #115Kuwait flagKuwait
  9. #114Venezuela flagVenezuela
  10. #113Cameroon flagCameroon

Context: These countries or territories have the lowest values, often due to geographic size, administrative status, or specific characteristics.

Analysis & Context

In 2005, China led global wheat production with a staggering 97,445,000 tonnes, while the range of production volumes spanned from a mere 21 tonnes in Qatar to China's peak. The global median for Wheat Production Volume in 2005 was 395,400 tonnes, providing a benchmark for evaluating agricultural output worldwide.

Global Leaders in Wheat Production

The dominance of China and India in wheat production is reflective of their vast agricultural landscapes and substantial investments in agrarian infrastructure. With a production volume of 68,636,900 tonnes, India not only ranks second but also highlights the importance of wheat to its economy and food security. The United States, producing 57,241,990 tonnes, also demonstrates significant output, driven by advanced farming technologies and extensive farmland in states like Kansas and North Dakota.

European countries such as France and Germany make substantial contributions with 36,886,104 tonnes and 23,692,700 tonnes respectively. These figures reflect the role of the European Union’s Common Agricultural Policy, which supports sustainable farming practices and agricultural research.

Factors Influencing Low Production Volumes

At the lower end of the spectrum, countries like Qatar and the United Arab Emirates report negligible production volumes of 21 and 24 tonnes respectively. These figures are indicative of their arid climates and limited arable land, which significantly constrain agricultural activities. In contrast, countries with modest agricultural potential like Venezuela and Cameroon produce 517 and 708.65 tonnes respectively, often due to economic focus on other sectors such as oil and minerals.

For many of these nations, wheat is not a staple crop, and their agricultural strategies may prioritize other grains better suited to local climates and dietary needs.

Year-over-Year Trends and Market Dynamics

Analyzing year-over-year changes, China saw the largest increase in wheat production with an additional 5,493,000 tonnes, a growth of 6.0%. This expansion can be attributed to government policies focused on increasing domestic food production and reducing reliance on imports. Australia also experienced a significant increase of 3,245,232 tonnes (a robust 14.8% growth), likely driven by improved agricultural techniques and favorable weather conditions.

Conversely, India experienced a decline of 3,519,300 tonnes or -4.9%, reflecting challenges such as water scarcity and rising production costs. Argentina faced a substantial decrease of 3,331,629 tonnes (-20.9%), likely due to economic instability and changes in government policies affecting agricultural subsidies.

Economic and Policy Implications

The disparities in production volumes highlight the varied economic and policy landscapes across countries. For major producers like China and India, wheat is critical to both food security and rural livelihoods. Their focus on increasing production aligns with broader economic strategies to support a growing population.

In contrast, countries with minimal production, such as Qatar and UAE, often rely on imports to meet domestic demand, reflecting their economic focus on non-agricultural sectors. The reliance on imports can make these countries vulnerable to global market fluctuations, emphasizing the importance of diversified trade partnerships and strategic reserves.

The data from 2005 underscores the significant role of wheat in global agricultural economies and the diverse challenges and opportunities faced by countries in balancing production capabilities with economic goals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Wheat Production Volume in 2005

Which country had the highest wheat production volume in 2005?

China had the highest wheat production volume in 2005, with 97,445,000 tonnes.

What was the average wheat production volume per country in 2005?

The average wheat production volume per country in 2005 was 5,117,169 tonnes.

Which country had the lowest wheat production volume in 2005?

Qatar had the lowest wheat production volume in 2005, with 21 tonnes.

What was the median wheat production volume among countries in 2005?

The median wheat production volume among countries in 2005 was 382,140 tonnes.

How many countries are included in the dataset for wheat production in 2005?

There are 122 countries included in the dataset for wheat production in 2005.

Which countries were in the top 3 for wheat production volume in 2005?

The top 3 countries for wheat production volume in 2005 were China, India, and the United States.

Insights by country

1

Peru

In 2005, Peru ranked #73 globally with a Wheat Production Volume of 178460 tonnes. This production level is relatively low compared to leading producers like China and India, which dominate the global wheat market. Peru's wheat production is influenced by its diverse climates and agricultural practices, but challenges such as limited arable land and competition from other crops hinder expansion in this sector.

2

Congo, Democratic Republic of the

In 2005, Congo, Democratic Republic of the produced 8,590 tonnes of wheat, ranking #99 out of 122 countries. This production volume is significantly lower than in neighboring countries, reflecting the challenges faced in agricultural development in the region. Factors such as inadequate infrastructure, limited access to modern farming techniques, and ongoing political instability have hindered the growth of the agricultural sector in Congo, Democratic Republic of the.

3

Cameroon

In 2005, Cameroon produced 708.65 tonnes of wheat, ranking #113 out of 122 countries in wheat production volume. This output is significantly lower than regional leaders, reflecting the country's challenges in agricultural productivity. Contributing factors include limited access to modern farming techniques and infrastructure, along with a climate that is less conducive to large-scale wheat cultivation compared to neighboring countries like Nigeria.

4

North Korea

In 2005, North Korea produced 193000 tonnes of wheat, ranking #71 out of 122 countries. This production volume is significantly lower than that of neighboring South Korea, which benefits from advanced agricultural technology and higher yields.

The country's wheat production is heavily influenced by its challenging climate, limited arable land, and ongoing economic sanctions that restrict access to modern farming techniques and resources. Additionally, the government's focus on military spending often diverts attention and resources away from agricultural development.

5

Iraq

In 2005, Iraq ranked #35 globally in wheat production volume, with a total of 2,228,000 tonnes produced. This figure is significant compared to regional neighbors, as Iraq's production is higher than that of some countries in the Middle East, indicating its agricultural potential. The key drivers of this production include Iraq's fertile land along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, which supports extensive farming, and government policies aimed at boosting agricultural output following years of conflict.

6

Russia

In 2005, Russia achieved a global rank of #4 in Wheat Production Volume with a total of 47614680 tonnes. This production level positioned Russia behind only China, India, and the United States, highlighting its significant role in global agriculture. The country's vast arable land, particularly in the fertile regions of the South and the Volga Federal District, combined with favorable climatic conditions, are key drivers of its wheat output.

7

Turkey

In 2005, Turkey ranked #10 globally in Wheat Production Volume, with a total of 21,500,000 tonnes. This production level is significant, especially when compared to its neighbor Iran, which produced considerably less that year. Turkey's favorable climate and extensive agricultural land contribute to its strong wheat output, supported by government policies that promote farming and rural development.

8

Czech Republic

In 2005, the Czech Republic ranked #26 globally in Wheat Production Volume, with a total output of 4,145,039 tonnes. This production level positioned the country above many of its neighbors, reflecting its significant agricultural capabilities in Central Europe. The Czech Republic benefits from fertile soil and a favorable climate for wheat cultivation, alongside a strong agricultural sector supported by government policies aimed at enhancing food production.

9

Rwanda

In 2005, Rwanda ranked #89 globally in Wheat Production Volume, with a total output of 21,942 tonnes. This production level is relatively low compared to leading wheat producers, reflecting the country's focus on other staple crops such as coffee and tea. Rwanda's mountainous terrain and limited arable land pose challenges for large-scale wheat farming, while government policies have historically prioritized export crops over cereals.

10

State of Palestine

In 2005, the State of Palestine produced 44,720 tonnes of wheat, ranking #86 out of 122 countries. This production volume is notably lower than that of neighboring countries, reflecting the challenges posed by limited arable land and water resources in the region. The agricultural sector in the State of Palestine faces significant constraints due to political instability and restrictions on access to land, which directly impact wheat cultivation and overall food security.

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