Countries by Barley production
Barley is a key cereal crop used for fodder, food, and brewing purposes. It thrives in climates with moderate temperature and good rainfall and is predominantly grown in temperate regions. This data for the year 2023, sourced from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) stats database, provides insights into the importance of barley as a staple in global agriculture.
Global Barley Production
In 2023, the global production of barley was approximately 146 million tonnes. Over the decades, barley production has shown fluctuations, with significant growth from the 1960s through to the late 20th century. While there have been periods of decrease, overall, the trend has been upward from around 72 million tonnes in 1961 to around 146 million tonnes in 2023, highlighting the growing importance and demand for barley worldwide.
Barley Production by Country
- The Russian Federation leads the world in barley production, producing around 20.5 million tonnes.
- Australia follows with approximately 13.5 million tonnes, making it a major contributor to the global barley market.
- France produces about 12.1 million tonnes, showcasing its role as a key player in barley agriculture.
- Germany contributes around 11 million tonnes, emphasizing its significant role in European barley production.
- Canada, although not one of the top four, is a notable producer with approximately 8.9 million tonnes of barley.
| Country | Production (tonnes) | Production per Person (kg) | Harvested Area (ha) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Russian Federation |
20,500,000 | 139.572 | 7,650,000 | 2.68 |
 Australia |
13,491,375 | 538.591 | 3,807,695 | 3.543 |
 France |
12,143,490 | 180.446 | 1,815,490 | 6.689 |
 Germany |
10,999,900 | 132.944 | 1,612,200 | 6.823 |
 Turkey |
9,200,000 | 107.763 | 3,278,176 | 2.806 |
 Canada |
8,896,244 | 239.059 | 2,699,000 | 3.296 |
 United Kingdom |
6,963,000 | 105.436 | 1,137,000 | 6.124 |
 Ukraine |
5,507,190 | 130.305 | 1,494,300 | 3.685 |
 Argentina |
4,695,914 | 105.539 | 1,589,966 | 2.953 |
 United States of America |
4,028,680 | 12.291 | 1,033,980 | 3.896 |
 Spain |
3,757,570 | 80.532 | 2,342,260 | 1.604 |
 Iran |
3,000,000 | 36.694 | 1,650,000 | 1.818 |
 Poland |
2,850,870 | 74.177 | 647,510 | 4.403 |
 Kazakhstan |
2,613,882 | 143.051 | 2,424,652 | 1.078 |
 Denmark |
2,541,600 | 438.967 | 561,000 | 4.53 |
 Ethiopia |
2,450,000 | 22.783 | 980,000 | 2.5 |
 Hungary |
2,219,720 | 227.174 | 412,920 | 5.376 |
 China |
2,000,000 | 1.435 | 510,000 | 3.922 |
 Romania |
1,997,620 | 102.316 | 497,770 | 4.013 |
 India |
1,912,919.44 | 1.431 | 628,325 | 3.044 |
 Czech Republic |
1,764,210 | 166.226 | 321,130 | 5.494 |
 Morocco |
1,348,114.49 | 38.767 | 1,239,809 | 1.087 |
 Syria |
1,226,399 | 67.073 | 1,266,567 | 0.968 |
 Ireland |
1,214,720 | 250.097 | 186,340 | 6.519 |
 Italy |
1,193,930 | 19.755 | 290,300 | 4.113 |
 Belarus |
1,150,000 | 121.331 | 280,951 | 4.093 |
 Finland |
1,078,700 | 195.491 | 340,700 | 3.166 |
 Azerbaijan |
1,039,018.6 | 104.972 | 356,540 | 2.914 |
 Algeria |
1,000,000 | 23.504 | 1,025,000 | 0.976 |
 Uruguay |
897,200 | 255.905 | 211,000 | 4.252 |
 Sweden |
855,500 | 84.107 | 259,700 | 3.294 |
 Mexico |
832,037.28 | 6.67 | 297,445 | 2.797 |
 Bulgaria |
797,220 | 113.08 | 149,980 | 5.316 |
 Austria |
772,120 | 87.362 | 122,710 | 6.292 |
 Slovakia |
603,020 | 110.786 | 114,190 | 5.281 |
 Lithuania |
566,880 | 202.404 | 159,430 | 3.556 |
 Serbia |
538,215 | 76.872 | 108,839 | 4.945 |
 Norway |
405,000 | 76.238 | 141,922 | 2.854 |
 Belgium |
393,780 | 34.491 | 48,860 | 8.059 |
 Kyrgyzstan |
382,085 | 60.559 | 241,213 | 1.584 |
 South Africa |
377,000 | 6.531 | 107,600 | 3.504 |
 Brazil |
375,423 | 1.792 | 131,981 | 2.845 |
 Greece |
362,520 | 33.666 | 130,780 | 2.772 |
 New Zealand |
357,882 | 73.02 | 50,054 | 7.15 |
 Estonia |
331,690 | 251.445 | 112,330 | 2.953 |
 Croatia |
293,410 | 69.991 | 72,630 | 4.04 |
 Turkmenistan |
277,644.8 | 47.449 | 139,647 | 1.988 |
 Moldova |
242,927 | 68.413 | 60,075 | 4.044 |
 Latvia |
232,900 | 120.943 | 83,600 | 2.786 |
 Japan |
232,300 | 1.837 | 64,000 | 3.63 |
 The Netherlands |
230,510 | 13.362 | 35,340 | 6.523 |
 Peru |
211,199.92 | 6.761 | 109,111 | 1.936 |
 Thailand |
182,266.25 | 2.635 | 74,648 | 2.442 |
 Tajikistan |
169,900 | 19.024 | 72,300 | 2.35 |
 Switzerland |
164,594 | 19.38 | 26,819 | 6.137 |
 Uzbekistan |
163,689.5 | 5.013 | 102,792 | 1.592 |
 Chile |
151,455.69 | 8.618 | 21,586 | 7.016 |
 Macedonia |
145,019 | 69.879 | 45,580 | 3.182 |
 Afghanistan |
110,000 | 3.484 | 80,000 | 1.375 |
 Iraq |
105,903 | 2.692 | 63,674 | 1.663 |
 Slovenia |
101,050 | 48.89 | 21,950 | 4.604 |
 Egypt |
90,000 | 0.923 | 22,000 | 4.091 |
 Tunisia |
89,000 | 7.775 | 108,000 | 0.824 |
 Armenia |
83,648.5 | 28.166 | 39,848 | 2.099 |
 Bosnia and Herzegovina |
75,561 | 19.966 | 20,312 | 3.72 |
 Libya |
68,000 | 10.508 | 132,446 | 0.513 |
 South Korea |
66,094 | 1.28 | 25,250 | 2.618 |
 Eritrea |
65,000 | 12.529 | 45,000 | 1.444 |
 Zimbabwe |
58,261.68 | 3.924 | 10,635 | 5.478 |
 Georgia |
52,900 | 14.184 | 24,500 | 2.159 |
 Bolivia |
47,484.65 | 4.199 | 53,738 | 0.884 |
 Jordan |
44,497 | 4.349 | 33,375 | 1.333 |
 Pakistan |
43,485 | 0.215 | 40,563 | 1.072 |
 North Korea |
41,552.08 | 1.622 | 34,117 | 1.218 |
 Kenya |
32,876 | 0.645 | 13,292 | 2.473 |
 Luxembourg |
30,980 | 51.461 | 5,760 | 5.378 |
 Lebanon |
30,000 | 4.923 | 14,000 | 2.143 |
 Yemen |
30,000 | 1.038 | 28,000 | 1.071 |
 Portugal |
26,330 | 2.559 | 13,780 | 1.911 |
 Nepal |
25,911.81 | 0.887 | 17,536 | 1.478 |
 Cyprus |
21,490 | 25.14 | 10,000 | 2.149 |
 Albania |
21,178.8 | 7.379 | 6,260 | 3.383 |
 Palestinian Territories |
14,435.9 | 3.173 | 6,119 | 2.359 |
 Israel |
11,200 | 1.257 | 6,000 | 1.867 |
 Colombia |
10,218 | 0.205 | 3,420 | 2.988 |
 Ecuador |
8,518.83 | 0.499 | 5,920 | 1.439 |
 Iceland |
7,679 | 21.749 | 3,160 | 2.43 |
 Mongolia |
6,517.67 | 2.022 | 4,982 | 1.308 |
 Kuwait |
4,709.27 | 1.114 | 624 | 7.547 |
 Tanzania |
3,787 | 0.07 | 1,984 | 1.909 |
 Zambia |
3,519.41 | 0.208 | 448 | 7.856 |
 Oman |
2,188 | 0.437 | 961 | 2.277 |
 Saudi Arabia |
2,000 | 0.06 | 300 | 6.667 |
 Mauritania |
1,467.04 | 0.368 | 483 | 3.037 |
 Congo-Kinshasa |
993.57 | 0.012 | 1,458 | 0.681 |
 Montenegro |
940.18 | 1.511 | 343 | 2.741 |
 Bhutan |
518.13 | 0.713 | 463 | 1.119 |
 Lesotho |
298.86 | 0.132 | 841 | 0.355 |
 Qatar |
193 | 0.079 | 24 | 8.042 |
 Bangladesh |
159 | 0.001 | 169 | 0.941 |
 United Arab Emirates |
110 | 0.012 | 14 | 7.857 |
 Guatemala |
18.14 | 0.001 | 8 | 2.268 |
Top Barley Producing Countries by Share
- The Russian Federation accounts for over 14% of the world's barley production, highlighting its dominant position.
- Australia provides around 9.3% of global barley, emphasizing its sizeable contribution.
- France's share stands at approximately 8.3%, showcasing its influence in the barley market.
- Germany holds about 7.5%, marking its substantial part in the European and global production.
- Canada contributes over 6%, ensuring its place as a significant player despite being ranked 6th globally.
