Barley production in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Barley production was 11,775 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Barley production in Saudi Arabia, 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 Saudi Arabia stood at 11,775 tonnes.
That represents a change of up 488.8% on the previous year and down 98.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, barley production in Saudi Arabia peaked at 2.01 million tonnes in 1994 and was at its lowest, 1,851 tonnes, in 1983.
Saudi Arabia ranks 83rd of 105 countries on this measure, 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 | 12,403 tonnes | 9,000 tonnes | 28,025 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 13,071 tonnes | 8,678 tonnes | 16,710 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 91,995 tonnes | 1,851 tonnes | 335,278 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 667,794 tonnes | 192,000 tonnes | 2.01 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 84,321 tonnes | 20,443 tonnes | 230,527 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 385,815 tonnes | 11,267 tonnes | 677,964 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 92,032 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 438,084 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is barley production in Saudi Arabia?
- Barley production in Saudi Arabia was 11,775 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 Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.01 million tonnes in 1994.
- What is the lowest barley production recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,851 tonnes in 1983.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for barley production?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 83rd out of 105 countries with data for 2024.
- Is barley production rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 98.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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.