Barley production in Iceland
Iceland: Barley production was 4,986 tonnes in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
4,986 tonnes
Change on year
down 35.1%
World rank
92nd
of 105 countries
All-time high
8,900 tonnes
in 2022
All-time low
3,900 tonnes
in 2018
Years of data
10
2015–2024
Barley production in Iceland, 2015–2024
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 Iceland is 4,986 tonnes, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 35.1% on the previous year and up 7.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, barley production in Iceland peaked at 8,900 tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 3,900 tonnes, in 2018.
Iceland ranks 92nd of 105 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6,245 tonnes | 3,900 tonnes | 7,900 tonnes | 5 |
| 2020s | 7,268 tonnes | 4,986 tonnes | 8,900 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is barley production in Iceland?
- Barley production in Iceland was 4,986 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 Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 8,900 tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest barley production recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,900 tonnes in 2018.
- How does Iceland rank for barley production?
- Iceland ranks 92nd out of 105 countries with data for 2024.
- Is barley production rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Iceland 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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About this data
Barley production is measured in tonnes.