Barley production in Colombia
Colombia: Barley production was 10,488 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
10,488 tonnes
Change on year
up 26.8%
World rank
85th
of 106 countries
All-time high
136,600 tonnes
in 1979
All-time low
5,475 tonnes
in 2011
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Barley production in Colombia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, barley production in Colombia stood at 10,488 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 26.8% on the previous year and down 24.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, barley production in Colombia peaked at 136,600 tonnes in 1979 and was at its lowest, 5,475 tonnes, in 2011.
That places Colombia 85th out of 106 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Barley production in Colombia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 99,390 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 108,000 tonnes | +8.7% |
| 1963 | 117,587 tonnes | +8.9% |
| 1964 | 113,649 tonnes | -3.3% |
| 1965 | 90,000 tonnes | -20.8% |
| 1966 | 95,000 tonnes | +5.6% |
| 1967 | 95,200 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1968 | 74,800 tonnes | -21.4% |
| 1969 | 81,800 tonnes | +9.4% |
| 1970 | 87,100 tonnes | +6.5% |
| 1971 | 107,200 tonnes | +23.1% |
| 1972 | 98,000 tonnes | -8.6% |
| 1973 | 81,500 tonnes | -16.8% |
| 1974 | 96,900 tonnes | +18.9% |
| 1975 | 121,800 tonnes | +25.7% |
| 1976 | 71,400 tonnes | -41.4% |
| 1977 | 81,300 tonnes | +13.9% |
| 1978 | 118,900 tonnes | +46.2% |
| 1979 | 136,600 tonnes | +14.9% |
| 1980 | 109,460 tonnes | -19.9% |
| 1981 | 56,400 tonnes | -48.5% |
| 1982 | 55,600 tonnes | -1.4% |
| 1983 | 27,800 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 1984 | 28,200 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1985 | 60,400 tonnes | +114.2% |
| 1986 | 73,200 tonnes | +21.2% |
| 1987 | 91,600 tonnes | +25.1% |
| 1988 | 97,200 tonnes | +6.1% |
| 1989 | 84,600 tonnes | -13.0% |
| 1990 | 100,400 tonnes | +18.7% |
| 1991 | 102,400 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1992 | 56,039 tonnes | -45.3% |
| 1993 | 72,552 tonnes | +29.5% |
| 1994 | 57,702 tonnes | -20.5% |
| 1995 | 44,930 tonnes | -22.1% |
| 1996 | 39,647 tonnes | -11.8% |
| 1997 | 19,009 tonnes | -52.1% |
| 1998 | 12,126 tonnes | -36.2% |
| 1999 | 12,131 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 12,291 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 5,625 tonnes | -54.2% |
| 2002 | 10,719 tonnes | +90.6% |
| 2003 | 6,963 tonnes | -35.0% |
| 2004 | 8,370 tonnes | +20.2% |
| 2005 | 9,058 tonnes | +8.2% |
| 2006 | 6,591 tonnes | -27.2% |
| 2007 | 7,730 tonnes | +17.3% |
| 2008 | 11,042 tonnes | +42.8% |
| 2009 | 17,567 tonnes | +59.1% |
| 2010 | 11,747 tonnes | -33.1% |
| 2011 | 5,475 tonnes | -53.4% |
| 2012 | 8,288 tonnes | +51.4% |
| 2013 | 12,978 tonnes | +56.6% |
| 2014 | 13,868 tonnes | +6.9% |
| 2015 | 8,137 tonnes | -41.3% |
| 2016 | 11,545 tonnes | +41.9% |
| 2017 | 5,510 tonnes | -52.3% |
| 2018 | 10,004 tonnes | +81.6% |
| 2019 | 8,527 tonnes | -14.8% |
| 2020 | 6,151 tonnes | -27.9% |
| 2021 | 6,290 tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 6,955 tonnes | +10.6% |
| 2023 | 8,271 tonnes | +18.9% |
| 2024 | 10,488 tonnes | +26.8% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 10,488 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 195,716 tonnes, 5% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 10,488 tonnes is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 216,724 tonnes, 5% of the median. (10 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 97,270 tonnes | 74,800 tonnes | 117,587 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 100,070 tonnes | 71,400 tonnes | 136,600 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 68,446 tonnes | 27,800 tonnes | 109,460 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 51,694 tonnes | 12,126 tonnes | 102,400 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 9,596 tonnes | 5,625 tonnes | 17,567 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 9,608 tonnes | 5,475 tonnes | 13,868 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,631 tonnes | 6,151 tonnes | 10,488 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
More reference data data for Colombia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 19.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4113 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 19.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 9.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 2.67 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 61.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 94.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.24 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is barley production in Colombia?
- Barley production in Colombia was 10,488 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 Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 136,600 tonnes in 1979.
- What is the lowest barley production recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,475 tonnes in 2011.
- How does Colombia rank for barley production?
- Colombia ranks 85th out of 106 countries with data for 2024.
- Is barley production rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia 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.