Barley production in Netherlands
Netherlands: Barley production was 235,710 tonnes in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
235,710 tonnes
Change on year
up 2.3%
World rank
51st
of 106 countries
All-time high
446,679 tonnes
in 1967
All-time low
176,920 tonnes
in 1983
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Barley production in Netherlands, 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 Netherlands stood at 235,710 tonnes.
The figure is up 2.3% on the previous year and up 19.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, barley production in Netherlands peaked at 446,679 tonnes in 1967 and was at its lowest, 176,920 tonnes, in 1983.
Netherlands ranks 51st of 106 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 64 years of available data.
Barley production in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 385,077 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 430,996 tonnes | +11.9% |
| 1963 | 386,835 tonnes | -10.2% |
| 1964 | 375,753 tonnes | -2.9% |
| 1965 | 372,764 tonnes | -0.8% |
| 1966 | 416,450 tonnes | +11.7% |
| 1967 | 446,679 tonnes | +7.3% |
| 1968 | 389,478 tonnes | -12.8% |
| 1969 | 389,393 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1970 | 334,300 tonnes | -14.1% |
| 1971 | 373,111 tonnes | +11.6% |
| 1972 | 339,712 tonnes | -9.0% |
| 1973 | 382,651 tonnes | +12.6% |
| 1974 | 314,991 tonnes | -17.7% |
| 1975 | 335,924 tonnes | +6.6% |
| 1976 | 263,397 tonnes | -21.6% |
| 1977 | 286,554 tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1978 | 355,050 tonnes | +23.9% |
| 1979 | 287,750 tonnes | -19.0% |
| 1980 | 257,791 tonnes | -10.4% |
| 1981 | 248,531 tonnes | -3.6% |
| 1982 | 247,400 tonnes | -0.5% |
| 1983 | 176,920 tonnes | -28.5% |
| 1984 | 191,747 tonnes | +8.4% |
| 1985 | 197,387 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1986 | 262,191 tonnes | +32.8% |
| 1987 | 261,847 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1988 | 302,290 tonnes | +15.4% |
| 1989 | 250,712 tonnes | -17.1% |
| 1990 | 219,000 tonnes | -12.6% |
| 1991 | 237,921 tonnes | +8.6% |
| 1992 | 204,024 tonnes | -14.2% |
| 1993 | 253,000 tonnes | +24.0% |
| 1994 | 227,600 tonnes | -10.0% |
| 1995 | 202,500 tonnes | -11.0% |
| 1996 | 234,800 tonnes | +16.0% |
| 1997 | 268,290 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1998 | 214,500 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 1999 | 365,000 tonnes | +70.2% |
| 2000 | 287,800 tonnes | -21.2% |
| 2001 | 386,800 tonnes | +34.4% |
| 2002 | 315,300 tonnes | -18.5% |
| 2003 | 349,067 tonnes | +10.7% |
| 2004 | 287,600 tonnes | -17.6% |
| 2005 | 307,100 tonnes | +6.8% |
| 2006 | 268,700 tonnes | -12.5% |
| 2007 | 260,000 tonnes | -3.2% |
| 2008 | 310,200 tonnes | +19.3% |
| 2009 | 309,619 tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 204,444 tonnes | -34.0% |
| 2011 | 204,702 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 205,912 tonnes | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 208,084 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 196,925 tonnes | -5.4% |
| 2015 | 229,233 tonnes | +16.4% |
| 2016 | 236,231 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 204,316 tonnes | -13.5% |
| 2018 | 247,500 tonnes | +21.1% |
| 2019 | 242,370 tonnes | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 246,190 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 196,590 tonnes | -20.1% |
| 2022 | 283,230 tonnes | +44.1% |
| 2023 | 230,510 tonnes | -18.6% |
| 2024 | 235,710 tonnes | +2.3% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 235,710 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 595,040 tonnes, 40% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 235,710 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 603,045 tonnes, 39% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 399,269 tonnes | 372,764 tonnes | 446,679 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 327,344 tonnes | 263,397 tonnes | 382,651 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 239,682 tonnes | 176,920 tonnes | 302,290 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 242,664 tonnes | 202,500 tonnes | 365,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 308,219 tonnes | 260,000 tonnes | 386,800 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 217,972 tonnes | 196,925 tonnes | 247,500 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 238,446 tonnes | 196,590 tonnes | 283,230 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More reference data data for Netherlands
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5851 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1102 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.59 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 18.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6002 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is barley production in Netherlands?
- Barley production in Netherlands was 235,710 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 Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 446,679 tonnes in 1967.
- What is the lowest barley production recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 176,920 tonnes in 1983.
- How does Netherlands rank for barley production?
- Netherlands ranks 51st out of 106 countries with data for 2024.
- Is barley production rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Netherlands 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.