Wheat production refers to the total quantity of wheat harvested from agricultural activities within a country or region over a specific period, generally measured in tonnes.
Colombia Wheat Production was 0.00464 Million Tonnes in 2024, down 44.3% on 2023. Colombia’s wheat production between 2015 and 2024 remained limited but showed variations reflecting the challenges associated with wheat cultivation in a tropical climate. Wheat production started at approximately 9.89 thousand tonnes in 2015 and increased to 13.55 thousand tonnes in 2016 due to improved cultivation efforts and favorable local conditions.
Colombia Wheat Production moved from 0.00989 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 0.00464 Million Tonnes in 2024 (−53.1%), an average of −8.1% a year. The series high was 0.0136 Million Tonnes in 2016 and the low 0.00464 Million Tonnes in 2024.
The gap between the series high (2016) and low (2024) is 0.00891 Million Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +85.6% in 2022.
Among the 27 countries in this dataset, Colombia ranks 26 for 2024, behind China (140.1 Million Tonnes) and India (113.3 Million Tonnes). It accounts for 0% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Million Tonnes.
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| Year | Million Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Trough | 0.00464 | −44.3% |
| 2023 | 0.00832 | −35.6% |
| 2022 | 0.0129 | +85.6% |
| 2021 | 0.00697 | +10.6% |
| 2020 | 0.00630 | +10.7% |
| 2019 | 0.00568 | −11.2% |
| 2018 | 0.00640 | +16.8% |
| 2017 | 0.00548 | −59.6% |
| 2016Peak | 0.0136 | +37% |
| 2015 | 0.00989 | — |
Regional context
Wheat Production by country, 2024, Million Tonnes. Colombia is highlighted.
Data definition
Wheat Production — Wheat production refers to the total quantity of wheat harvested from agricultural activities within a country or region over a specific period, generally measured in tonnes. This macro indicator represents the annual output of wheat cultivation, reflecting changes in farming practices, cultivated area, crop yields, weather conditions, technological advancements, and agricultural productivity. The indicator tracks the volume of wheat produced globally to evaluate production trends, regional performance, and the overall development of the wheat industry.
Wheat production includes the total harvested output of wheat crops grown for food, animal feed, and industrial uses. It covers all varieties and types of wheat cultivated through commercial farming and agricultural practices, including wheat produced by small-scale farmers and large-scale agricultural operations. The indicator includes annual wheat harvest volumes across different countries and regions, capturing variations caused by changes in cultivation area, yield improvements, irrigation, climate conditions, and advancements in farming technology.
Wheat production excludes processed wheat products such as flour, bakery products, pasta, and other wheat-based food items. It does not include wheat imports, exports, trade volumes, storage inventories, or consumption levels. The indicator also excludes other cereal crops such as rice, maize, barley, and oats, as well as post-harvest processing activities and value-added products derived from wheat. Only the primary agricultural production of harvested wheat is considered within this macro indicator.
Wheat Production — Wheat production refers to the total quantity of wheat harvested from agricultural activities within a country or region over a specific period, generally measured in tonnes. This macro indicator represents the annual output of wheat cultivation, reflecting changes in farming practices, cultivated area, crop yields, weather conditions, technological advancements, and agricultural productivity. The indicator tracks the volume of wheat produced globally to evaluate production trends, regional performance, and the overall development of the wheat industry.
However, production declined significantly to 5.48 thousand tonnes in 2017 before recovering moderately to 6.40 thousand tonnes in 2018. Output remained relatively low in subsequent years, reaching 5.68 thousand tonnes in 2019 and 6.30 thousand tonnes in 2020. Production improved slightly to 6.97 thousand tonnes in 2021 and increased sharply to 12.93 thousand tonnes in 2022 before declining again to 8.32 thousand tonnes in 2023 and 4.64 thousand tonnes in 2024. Wheat cultivation in Colombia is relatively small compared with other cereal crops due to geographical limitations, tropical climatic conditions, and limited areas suitable for large-scale wheat farming. Production is mainly supported by small-scale agricultural activities and targeted cultivation initiatives in suitable highland regions. The wheat production indicator measures the annual harvested quantity of wheat cultivated within Colombia and reflects changes in agricultural productivity, cultivated area, and farming practices. It includes wheat produced through domestic agricultural activities while excluding imported wheat, processed wheat products such as flour and bakery items, exports, trade volumes, consumption levels, and storage inventories. Colombia remains highly dependent on wheat imports to meet domestic demand from milling and food processing industries. However, agricultural research, improved cultivation techniques, and crop diversification initiatives provide opportunities to enhance local production capacity. Overall, Colombia’s wheat production represents a small but evolving component of its agricultural sector, with future growth dependent on technological innovation, climate adaptation strategies, and targeted support for domestic wheat farmers.
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Wheat production refers to the total quantity of wheat harvested from agricultural activities within a country or region over a specific period, generally measured in tonnes. This macro indicator represents the annual output of wheat cultivation, reflecting changes in farming practices, cultivated area, crop yields, weather conditions, technological advancements, and agricultural productivity. The indicator tracks the volume of wheat produced globally to evaluate production trends, regional performance, and the overall development of the wheat industry.
Colombia Wheat Production was 0.00464 Million Tonnes in 2024, down 44.3% on 2023.
Colombia Wheat Production moved from 0.00989 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 0.00464 Million Tonnes in 2024 (−53.1%), an average of −8.1% a year. The series high was 0.0136 Million Tonnes in 2016 and the low 0.00464 Million Tonnes in 2024.
The highest value was 0.0136 Million Tonnes in 2016 and the lowest was 0.00464 Million Tonnes in 2024.
Included: Wheat production includes the total harvested output of wheat crops grown for food, animal feed, and industrial uses. It covers all varieties and types of wheat cultivated through commercial farming and agricultural practices, including wheat produced by small-scale farmers and large-scale agricultural operations. The indicator includes annual wheat harvest volumes across different countries and regions, capturing variations caused by changes in cultivation area, yield improvements, irrigation, climate conditions, and advancements in farming technology. Excluded: Wheat production excludes processed wheat products such as flour, bakery products, pasta, and other wheat-based food items. It does not include wheat imports, exports, trade volumes, storage inventories, or consumption levels. The indicator also excludes other cereal crops such as rice, maize, barley, and oats, as well as post-harvest processing activities and value-added products derived from wheat. Only the primary agricultural production of harvested wheat is considered within this macro indicator.
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?tab=table&overlay=download-data&Food=Wheat&Metric=Production&Per+capita=false&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Million Tonnes.
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