Barley production in Lesotho
Lesotho: Barley production was 298.31 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Barley production in Lesotho, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Lesotho recorded 298.31 tonnes for barley production in 2024.
The figure is down 0.2% on the previous year and down 6.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, barley production in Lesotho peaked at 3,271 tonnes in 1961 and was at its lowest, 100 tonnes, in 1990.
That places Lesotho 98th 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 | 1,889 tonnes | 827 tonnes | 3,271 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 387.4 tonnes | 350 tonnes | 573 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 430 tonnes | 300 tonnes | 500 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 380.85 tonnes | 100 tonnes | 504.51 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 381.35 tonnes | 221.84 tonnes | 720 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 365.82 tonnes | 280 tonnes | 671 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 298.75 tonnes | 297.05 tonnes | 300.52 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is barley production in Lesotho?
- Barley production in Lesotho was 298.31 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 Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 3,271 tonnes in 1961.
- What is the lowest barley production recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 100 tonnes in 1990.
- How does Lesotho rank for barley production?
- Lesotho ranks 98th out of 105 countries with data for 2024.
- Is barley production rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho 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.