Barley production in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Barley production was 3.84 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.84 million tonnes
Change on year
up 46.9%
World rank
13th
of 106 countries
All-time high
8.51 million tonnes
in 1992
All-time low
1.09 million tonnes
in 1998
Years of data
33
1992–2024
Barley production in Kazakhstan, 1992–2024
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 Kazakhstan stood at 3.84 million tonnes.
That represents a change of up 46.9% on the previous year and up 59.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, barley production in Kazakhstan peaked at 8.51 million tonnes in 1992 and was at its lowest, 1.09 million tonnes, in 1998.
Kazakhstan ranks 13th of 106 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Barley production in Kazakhstan, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 8.51 million tonnes | — |
| 1993 | 7.15 million tonnes | -16.0% |
| 1994 | 5.50 million tonnes | -23.1% |
| 1995 | 2.21 million tonnes | -59.8% |
| 1996 | 2.70 million tonnes | +22.1% |
| 1997 | 2.58 million tonnes | -4.2% |
| 1998 | 1.09 million tonnes | -57.7% |
| 1999 | 2.26 million tonnes | +107.2% |
| 2000 | 1.66 million tonnes | -26.5% |
| 2001 | 2.24 million tonnes | +34.9% |
| 2002 | 2.21 million tonnes | -1.6% |
| 2003 | 2.15 million tonnes | -2.5% |
| 2004 | 1.39 million tonnes | -35.6% |
| 2005 | 1.53 million tonnes | +10.1% |
| 2006 | 1.95 million tonnes | +27.8% |
| 2007 | 2.44 million tonnes | +25.0% |
| 2008 | 2.06 million tonnes | -15.7% |
| 2009 | 2.52 million tonnes | +22.3% |
| 2010 | 1.31 million tonnes | -47.9% |
| 2011 | 2.59 million tonnes | +97.5% |
| 2012 | 1.49 million tonnes | -42.5% |
| 2013 | 2.54 million tonnes | +70.3% |
| 2014 | 2.41 million tonnes | -5.0% |
| 2015 | 2.68 million tonnes | +10.9% |
| 2016 | 3.23 million tonnes | +20.8% |
| 2017 | 3.31 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 3.97 million tonnes | +20.2% |
| 2019 | 3.83 million tonnes | -3.6% |
| 2020 | 3.66 million tonnes | -4.5% |
| 2021 | 2.37 million tonnes | -35.3% |
| 2022 | 3.29 million tonnes | +38.9% |
| 2023 | 2.61 million tonnes | -20.5% |
| 2024 | 3.84 million tonnes | +46.9% |
Kazakhstan compared with similar countries
- Kazakhstan's 3.84 million tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 195,716 tonnes, 19.6× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Kazakhstan's 3.84 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 603,045 tonnes, 6.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.00 million tonnes | 1.09 million tonnes | 8.51 million tonnes | 8 |
| 2000s | 2.02 million tonnes | 1.39 million tonnes | 2.52 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.74 million tonnes | 1.31 million tonnes | 3.97 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.15 million tonnes | 2.37 million tonnes | 3.84 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kazakhstan
More reference data data for Kazakhstan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.3 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.52 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.8607 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 4.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 10.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 25.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.69 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is barley production in Kazakhstan?
- Barley production in Kazakhstan was 3.84 million 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 Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 8.51 million tonnes in 1992.
- What is the lowest barley production recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.09 million tonnes in 1998.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for barley production?
- Kazakhstan ranks 13th out of 106 countries with data for 2024.
- Is barley production rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kazakhstan 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.