Barley production in Colombia
Colombia: Barley production was 10,488 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
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 84th out of 105 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.
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 |
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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 84th out of 105 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.