Global Crop Production Index Normalized to 2014-2016 Baseline

2014-2016 is the base period for this normalized index of agricultural production. The dataset shows annual crop production relative to that baseline, excluding fodder crops. It is compiled by the World Bank's World Development Indicators, sourcing data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

Use Cases

• Analyze trends in the crop_production_index over time to assess agricultural growth or decline in specific countries.
• Compare normalized production values between different regional and income_group aggregates to identify disparities.
• Model the relationship between the production index and other development indicators using the underlying values in international dollars.

Strengths

• Index values are normalized to a consistent 2014-2016 baseline period for comparative analysis.
• Includes aggregated data for regions and income groups derived from FAO's underlying production indexes.

Limitations

• The specific number of countries, rows, and columns is unknown.
• Data excludes all fodder crops, limiting analysis of total agricultural production.
• The last update date and temporal coverage beyond the base period are unspecified.

Provenance

Source

World Bank World Development Indicators, sourcing data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

Collection Method

Calculated from underlying production values in international dollars, normalized to the base period 2014-2016.

Time Range

Base period is 2014-2016; full temporal coverage is unspecified.

Geography

Global, with country-level data and regional/income group aggregates.