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FAOSTAT Global Crops and Livestock Production
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Global statistics regarding crops and livestock products are essential for analyzing food production, economic trends, and agricultural efficiency. This dataset provides detailed figures on harvested areas, yields, and production quantities across 245 unique geographic areas. Sourced from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the data adheres to the Central Product Classification (CPC) system, a United Nations standard that facilitates international harmonization and comparability of economic data.
The records cover a wide array of agricultural goods, from cereals and vegetables to dairy and eggs. Crop data specifically targets harvested areas for dry grain and field crops, while livestock figures encompass domestic animals, milk, and egg production. To ensure detailed coverage, the data includes official government figures, FAO estimates for non-reporting countries, and supplemental data from international organizations. This resource is vital for tracking global food security, monitoring trade flows, and conducting agricultural research.
Columns
- Area Code (M49): A numerical standard code representing the geographic area.
- Area: The name of the country or geographic region (e.g., Australia, World).
- Item Code: An internal identifier for the specific item.
- Item Code (CPC): The standardized Central Product Classification code used for international economic analysis (e.g., '01371 for Almonds, in shell).
- Item: The specific agricultural product or commodity name (e.g., Wheat, Hen eggs in shell).
- Element Code: A numerical identifier for the data type.
- Element: The type of data recorded, such as Production, Yield, or Harvested Area.
- Unit: The measurement unit applicable to the value (e.g., tonnes 't', hectares 'ha').
- Y1961: Statistical measurements corresponding to the year 1961 (representative of annual columns in the dataset).
- Flag Description: Metadata indicating the reliability or source of the data (e.g., official figure, estimate).
Distribution
- Format: .csv (Comma Separated Values)
- Size: 91.8 MB
- Structure: Approximately 79,700 valid records containing 10 of 198 total columns.
- Update Frequency: Expected update frequency is listed as 'Never'.
Usage
- Agricultural Economics: Analyze yield gaps and production efficiency across different nations.
- Food Security Analysis: Monitor the availability of staple crops and livestock products globally.
- Policy Making: Support decision-making processes regarding trade, subsidies, and resource allocation.
- Market Research: Track trends in the production of specific commodities like almonds, coffee, or cocoa.
- Academic Research: Utilise standardized CPC codes for consistent cross-country comparisons in longitudinal studies.
Coverage
- Geographic: Global scope including 245 unique areas, aggregated into continental and world totals.
- Demographic/Item: Covers all domestic animals and a vast range of crops (cereals, fruit, vegetables).
- Time Reference: Data is organised by calendar year; agricultural or marketing years are adjusted to fit this standard.
- Inclusions/Exclusions: Crop data excludes wild plants and scattered trees; vegetable statistics generally exclude small-scale household gardens.
License
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Who Can Use It
- Economists: For modelling global trade and production outputs.
- Government Agencies: To benchmark national performance against global standards.
- Data Scientists: For exploratory data analysis (EDA) and visualisation of agricultural trends.
- NGOs: To assess regional food capabilities and requirements.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- FAOSTAT Global Crops and Livestock Production
- International Agriculture Yield and Area Database
- World Food Production Statistics (FAO)
- Standardized Global Agronomic Data
Attributes
Original Data Source: FAOSTAT Global Crops and Livestock Production
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