Barley production in Syria
Syria: Barley production was 1.57 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Barley production in Syria, 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 Syria stood at 1.57 million tonnes.
The figure is up 28.2% on the previous year and up 162.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, barley production in Syria peaked at 3.05 million tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 101,954 tonnes, in 1973.
Syria ranks 20th of 105 countries on this measure, in the top 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 | 575,059 tonnes | 203,000 tonnes | 797,758 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 507,975 tonnes | 101,954 tonnes | 1.06 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.05 million tonnes | 271,000 tonnes | 2.84 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.15 million tonnes | 425,536 tonnes | 1.71 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 679,429 tonnes | 195,556 tonnes | 1.20 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.06 million tonnes | 408,110 tonnes | 3.05 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.10 million tonnes | 178,542 tonnes | 2.25 million tonnes | 5 |
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- Winter temperature anomalies 1.14 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is barley production in Syria?
- Barley production in Syria was 1.57 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 Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 3.05 million tonnes in 2019.
- What is the lowest barley production recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 101,954 tonnes in 1973.
- How does Syria rank for barley production?
- Syria ranks 20th out of 105 countries with data for 2024.
- Is barley production rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 162.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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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About this data
Barley production is measured in tonnes.