Barley production in Tanzania
Tanzania: Barley production was 7,544 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Barley production in Tanzania, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Tanzania recorded 7,544 tonnes for barley production in 2024.
That represents a change of up 99.2% on the previous year and down 33.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, barley production in Tanzania peaked at 20,590 tonnes in 2006 and was at its lowest, 91 tonnes, in 1969.
That places Tanzania 88th 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 | 229.67 tonnes | 91 tonnes | 456 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,438 tonnes | 140 tonnes | 3,050 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 4,630 tonnes | 3,500 tonnes | 5,200 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,320 tonnes | 4,000 tonnes | 6,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 15,112 tonnes | 9,000 tonnes | 20,590 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 14,242 tonnes | 6,898 tonnes | 20,019 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 10,995 tonnes | 3,787 tonnes | 17,556 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is barley production in Tanzania?
- Barley production in Tanzania was 7,544 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 Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 20,590 tonnes in 2006.
- What is the lowest barley production recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 91 tonnes in 1969.
- How does Tanzania rank for barley production?
- Tanzania ranks 88th out of 105 countries with data for 2024.
- Is barley production rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania 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.