Barley production in Switzerland
Switzerland: Barley production was 116,806 tonnes in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
116,806 tonnes
Change on year
down 29.0%
World rank
60th
of 106 countries
All-time high
367,437 tonnes
in 1993
All-time low
92,200 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Barley production in Switzerland, 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 Switzerland stood at 116,806 tonnes.
The figure is down 29.0% on the previous year and down 41.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, barley production in Switzerland peaked at 367,437 tonnes in 1993 and was at its lowest, 92,200 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Switzerland 60th out of 106 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.
Barley production in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 92,200 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 124,600 tonnes | +35.1% |
| 1963 | 94,900 tonnes | -23.8% |
| 1964 | 105,100 tonnes | +10.7% |
| 1965 | 94,600 tonnes | -10.0% |
| 1966 | 106,800 tonnes | +12.9% |
| 1967 | 116,600 tonnes | +9.2% |
| 1968 | 111,600 tonnes | -4.3% |
| 1969 | 132,300 tonnes | +18.5% |
| 1970 | 141,800 tonnes | +7.2% |
| 1971 | 167,700 tonnes | +18.3% |
| 1972 | 156,200 tonnes | -6.9% |
| 1973 | 172,800 tonnes | +10.6% |
| 1974 | 209,600 tonnes | +21.3% |
| 1975 | 172,300 tonnes | -17.8% |
| 1976 | 183,200 tonnes | +6.3% |
| 1977 | 172,100 tonnes | -6.1% |
| 1978 | 214,700 tonnes | +24.8% |
| 1979 | 222,200 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1980 | 211,500 tonnes | -4.8% |
| 1981 | 225,600 tonnes | +6.7% |
| 1982 | 235,600 tonnes | +4.4% |
| 1983 | 240,700 tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1984 | 311,800 tonnes | +29.5% |
| 1985 | 269,200 tonnes | -13.7% |
| 1986 | 230,400 tonnes | -14.4% |
| 1987 | 241,300 tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1988 | 299,800 tonnes | +24.2% |
| 1989 | 358,600 tonnes | +19.6% |
| 1990 | 343,100 tonnes | -4.3% |
| 1991 | 344,789 tonnes | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 347,758 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1993 | 367,437 tonnes | +5.7% |
| 1994 | 284,632 tonnes | -22.5% |
| 1995 | 294,320 tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1996 | 322,854 tonnes | +9.7% |
| 1997 | 304,488 tonnes | -5.7% |
| 1998 | 329,732 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1999 | 250,691 tonnes | -24.0% |
| 2000 | 274,100 tonnes | +9.3% |
| 2001 | 245,200 tonnes | -10.5% |
| 2002 | 247,200 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 218,000 tonnes | -11.8% |
| 2004 | 257,400 tonnes | +18.1% |
| 2005 | 231,200 tonnes | -10.2% |
| 2006 | 230,000 tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 210,500 tonnes | -8.5% |
| 2008 | 200,341 tonnes | -4.8% |
| 2009 | 198,061 tonnes | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 174,113 tonnes | -12.1% |
| 2011 | 183,371 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2012 | 184,141 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 164,839 tonnes | -10.5% |
| 2014 | 201,091 tonnes | +22.0% |
| 2015 | 198,637 tonnes | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 159,890 tonnes | -19.5% |
| 2017 | 207,374 tonnes | +29.7% |
| 2018 | 180,948 tonnes | -12.7% |
| 2019 | 190,167 tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2020 | 193,489 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2021 | 171,138 tonnes | -11.6% |
| 2022 | 184,553 tonnes | +7.8% |
| 2023 | 164,594 tonnes | -10.8% |
| 2024 | 116,806 tonnes | -29.0% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 116,806 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 595,040 tonnes, 20% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 116,806 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 603,045 tonnes, 19% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 108,744 tonnes | 92,200 tonnes | 132,300 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 181,260 tonnes | 141,800 tonnes | 222,200 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 262,450 tonnes | 211,500 tonnes | 358,600 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 318,980 tonnes | 250,691 tonnes | 367,437 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 231,200 tonnes | 198,061 tonnes | 274,100 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 184,457 tonnes | 159,890 tonnes | 207,374 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 166,116 tonnes | 116,806 tonnes | 193,489 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
- 57 Iraq 164,495 tonnes compare
- 58 Uzbekistan 157,985 tonnes compare
- 59 North Macedonia 145,149 tonnes compare
- 61 Slovenia 100,700 tonnes compare
- 62 Afghanistan 100,000 tonnes compare
- 63 Egypt 90,000 tonnes compare
More reference data data for Switzerland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5507 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2683 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.272 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is barley production in Switzerland?
- Barley production in Switzerland was 116,806 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 Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 367,437 tonnes in 1993.
- What is the lowest barley production recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 92,200 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Switzerland rank for barley production?
- Switzerland ranks 60th out of 106 countries with data for 2024.
- Is barley production rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Switzerland 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.