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China (mainland)
Mainland China produced 140,100,000 tonnes of wheat in 2024, up 2.6% from 136,590,100 tonnes in 2023, and about 24% more than second-placed India.
2023 output (t): 136590100Change vs 2023 (%): 2.6
Top 10 Wheat-Producing Countries by Annual Production
The ten biggest wheat-producing countries ranked by 2024 production in tonnes, from UN FAO (FAOSTAT) data, led by mainland China at 140,100,000 tonnes.
Quick answer
China (mainland) produced the most wheat in 2024, 140,100,000 tonnes. India was second at 113,292,368 tonnes and Russia third at 82,588,000 tonnes. The ranking uses UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) 2024 production figures from the FAOSTAT bulk download (release of 23 December 2025).
Wheat is grown on every inhabited continent, but a handful of countries dominate production. China and India together harvested more than 253 million tonnes in 2024, and third-placed Russia harvested more than 1.5 times as much as the fourth-placed United States. This list ranks countries by total wheat production in 2024, the latest year in the FAO data, and shows how each country's harvest compared with 2023. It is for readers interested in food supply, trade and agriculture.
Wheat production, 2024 (tonnes)
- 1 China (mainland) 140,100,000 t
- 2 India 113,292,368 t
- 3 Russia 82,588,000 t
- 4 United States 53,650,020 t
- 5 Canada 35,938,839 t
- 6 Australia 34,110,000 t
- 7 Pakistan 31,814,444 t
- 8 France 26,606,940 t
- 9 Ukraine 22,441,110 t
- 10 Turkey 20,800,000 t
The ranking
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India
India produced 113,292,368 tonnes in 2024, up 2.5% from 110,553,675 tonnes in 2023. It is the only country besides China above 100 million tonnes.
2023 output (t): 110553675Change vs 2023 (%): 2.5
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Russia
Russia produced 82,588,000 tonnes in 2024, down 11.0% from 92,770,000 tonnes in 2023, the largest fall in tonnes of any country in the top 10.
2023 output (t): 92770000Change vs 2023 (%): -11
4
United States
The United States produced 53,650,020 tonnes in 2024, up 8.8% from 49,313,930 tonnes in 2023.
2023 output (t): 49313930Change vs 2023 (%): 8.8
5
Canada
Canada produced 35,938,839 tonnes in 2024, up 7.6% from 33,413,600 tonnes in 2023, moving up past France, which had out-produced it in 2023.
2023 output (t): 33413600Change vs 2023 (%): 7.6
6
Australia
Australia produced 34,110,000 tonnes in 2024, up 21.7% from 28,028,429 tonnes in 2023, the largest percentage rise in the top 10.
2023 output (t): 28028429Change vs 2023 (%): 21.7
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Pakistan
Pakistan produced 31,814,444 tonnes in 2024, up 13.0% from 28,160,527 tonnes in 2023.
2023 output (t): 28160527Change vs 2023 (%): 13
8
France
France produced 26,606,940 tonnes in 2024, down 26.1% from 35,995,570 tonnes in 2023, the steepest percentage fall in the top 10. Its 2023 harvest would have ranked fifth.
2023 output (t): 35995570Change vs 2023 (%): -26.1
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Ukraine
Ukraine produced 22,441,110 tonnes in 2024, up 3.8% from 21,625,170 tonnes in 2023.
2023 output (t): 21625170Change vs 2023 (%): 3.8
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Turkey
Turkey produced 20,800,000 tonnes in 2024, down 5.5% from 22,000,000 tonnes in 2023, when it had out-produced Ukraine.
2023 output (t): 22000000Change vs 2023 (%): -5.5
Full comparison
| # | Name | 2023 output (t) | Change vs 2023 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China (mainland) | 136590100 | 2.6 |
| 2 | India | 110553675 | 2.5 |
| 3 | Russia | 92770000 | -11 |
| 4 | United States | 49313930 | 8.8 |
| 5 | Canada | 33413600 | 7.6 |
| 6 | Australia | 28028429 | 21.7 |
| 7 | Pakistan | 28160527 | 13 |
| 8 | France | 35995570 | -26.1 |
| 9 | Ukraine | 21625170 | 3.8 |
| 10 | Turkey | 22000000 | -5.5 |
How we ranked this
Ranked by 2024 production of the FAOSTAT item 'Wheat' (Production: Crops and livestock products, element Production, tonnes), from the FAOSTAT bulk download (Production_Crops_Livestock, release of 23 December 2025). 2024 is the latest year in that release. One source, one year: every top-ten value is a 2024 figure. Only individual countries are ranked; the European Union and other aggregates are excluded, so EU members appear separately (France is the only one in the top 10). 'China' is mainland China; FAO's 'China' aggregate (which adds Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao) is not used. FAOSTAT flags Russia's 2023 and 2024 figures as figures from an external organization; all other top-ten figures for both years are flagged official. FAO figures can differ from national crop reports and are revised over time. Fractional values are rounded to whole tonnes. There are no ties; 11th place is Kazakhstan at 18,576,694 tonnes. The 2023 output and change columns come from the same dataset; percentage changes are our calculation, rounded to one decimal place.
FAQ
Which country produces the most wheat?
Mainland China, with 140,100,000 tonnes in 2024 according to FAOSTAT. India (113,292,368 tonnes) and Russia (82,588,000 tonnes) follow.
Which countries just missed the top 10?
Kazakhstan (18,576,694 tonnes), Germany (18,526,700 tonnes) and Argentina (18,510,280 tonnes) were within about 70,000 tonnes of each other in 2024. Kazakhstan's harvest was up from 12,110,913 tonnes in 2023.
Why isn't the European Union on the list?
The list ranks individual countries only. EU members appear separately; France is the only one in the 2024 top 10, and Germany ranked 12th.
Why don't these numbers match USDA or national crop reports?
This list uses FAOSTAT figures only. USDA and national agencies publish their own estimates, often for marketing years such as 2024/25, and FAO revises its figures over time, so totals will not always match.
Sources
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