Barley production in Albania
Albania: Barley production was 23,792 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
23,792 tonnes
Change on year
up 12.3%
World rank
81st
of 106 countries
All-time high
40,000 tonnes
in 1988
All-time low
1,800 tonnes
in 2000
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Barley production in Albania, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for barley production in Albania is 23,792 tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 12.3% on the previous year and up 225.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, barley production in Albania peaked at 40,000 tonnes in 1988 and was at its lowest, 1,800 tonnes, in 2000.
Albania ranks 81st of 106 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Barley production in Albania, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 8,930 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 6,934 tonnes | -22.4% |
| 1963 | 7,886 tonnes | +13.7% |
| 1964 | 8,304 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1965 | 7,300 tonnes | -12.1% |
| 1966 | 9,600 tonnes | +31.5% |
| 1967 | 10,400 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1968 | 7,900 tonnes | -24.0% |
| 1969 | 7,500 tonnes | -5.1% |
| 1970 | 9,700 tonnes | +29.3% |
| 1971 | 7,500 tonnes | -22.7% |
| 1972 | 7,700 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1973 | 9,000 tonnes | +16.9% |
| 1974 | 10,000 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1975 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 15,000 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1977 | 18,000 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1978 | 20,000 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1979 | 23,000 tonnes | +15.0% |
| 1980 | 25,000 tonnes | +8.7% |
| 1981 | 25,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 25,400 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1983 | 30,000 tonnes | +18.1% |
| 1984 | 30,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 30,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 36,000 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1987 | 38,000 tonnes | +5.6% |
| 1988 | 40,000 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1989 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 5,000 tonnes | -87.5% |
| 1991 | 3,323 tonnes | -33.5% |
| 1992 | 5,569 tonnes | +67.6% |
| 1993 | 4,153 tonnes | -25.4% |
| 1994 | 9,000 tonnes | +116.7% |
| 1995 | 7,274 tonnes | -19.2% |
| 1996 | 3,195 tonnes | -56.1% |
| 1997 | 3,738 tonnes | +17.0% |
| 1998 | 3,248 tonnes | -13.1% |
| 1999 | 2,900 tonnes | -10.7% |
| 2000 | 1,800 tonnes | -37.9% |
| 2001 | 3,000 tonnes | +66.7% |
| 2002 | 3,800 tonnes | +26.7% |
| 2003 | 2,900 tonnes | -23.7% |
| 2004 | 3,700 tonnes | +27.6% |
| 2005 | 4,100 tonnes | +10.8% |
| 2006 | 6,000 tonnes | +46.3% |
| 2007 | 3,500 tonnes | -41.7% |
| 2008 | 3,600 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2009 | 4,500 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 2010 | 7,300 tonnes | +62.2% |
| 2011 | 8,700 tonnes | +19.2% |
| 2012 | 7,000 tonnes | -19.5% |
| 2013 | 6,970 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 7,300 tonnes | +4.7% |
| 2015 | 7,000 tonnes | -4.1% |
| 2016 | 9,000 tonnes | +28.6% |
| 2017 | 9,035 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 9,655 tonnes | +6.9% |
| 2019 | 7,942 tonnes | -17.7% |
| 2020 | 12,645 tonnes | +59.2% |
| 2021 | 15,310 tonnes | +21.1% |
| 2022 | 19,014 tonnes | +24.2% |
| 2023 | 21,179 tonnes | +11.4% |
| 2024 | 23,792 tonnes | +12.3% |
Albania compared with similar countries
- Albania's 23,792 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 195,716 tonnes, 12% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Albania's 23,792 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 603,045 tonnes, 4% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8,306 tonnes | 6,934 tonnes | 10,400 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 12,990 tonnes | 7,500 tonnes | 23,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 31,940 tonnes | 25,000 tonnes | 40,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,740 tonnes | 2,900 tonnes | 9,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,690 tonnes | 1,800 tonnes | 6,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,990 tonnes | 6,970 tonnes | 9,655 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 18,388 tonnes | 12,645 tonnes | 23,792 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Albania
More reference data data for Albania
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2845 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4183 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.9734 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0261 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.9734 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.954 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.6439 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.142 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is barley production in Albania?
- Barley production in Albania was 23,792 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest barley production recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 40,000 tonnes in 1988.
- What is the lowest barley production recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,800 tonnes in 2000.
- How does Albania rank for barley production?
- Albania ranks 81st out of 106 countries with data for 2024.
- Is barley production rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 225.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Barley production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Barley production is measured in tonnes.