Barley production in Uruguay
Uruguay: Barley production was 828,978 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
828,978 tonnes
Change on year
down 7.6%
World rank
32nd
of 106 countries
All-time high
920,100 tonnes
in 2022
All-time low
13,520 tonnes
in 1967
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Barley production in Uruguay, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for barley production in Uruguay is 828,978 tonnes, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.6% on the previous year and up 228.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, barley production in Uruguay peaked at 920,100 tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 13,520 tonnes, in 1967.
Uruguay ranks 32nd of 106 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Barley production in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 27,870 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 35,053 tonnes | +25.8% |
| 1963 | 18,296 tonnes | -47.8% |
| 1964 | 39,992 tonnes | +118.6% |
| 1965 | 19,606 tonnes | -51.0% |
| 1966 | 27,718 tonnes | +41.4% |
| 1967 | 13,520 tonnes | -51.2% |
| 1968 | 48,058 tonnes | +255.5% |
| 1969 | 36,136 tonnes | -24.8% |
| 1970 | 45,481 tonnes | +25.9% |
| 1971 | 31,729 tonnes | -30.2% |
| 1972 | 29,068 tonnes | -8.4% |
| 1973 | 31,422 tonnes | +8.1% |
| 1974 | 27,966 tonnes | -11.0% |
| 1975 | 33,526 tonnes | +19.9% |
| 1976 | 47,035 tonnes | +40.3% |
| 1977 | 37,974 tonnes | -19.3% |
| 1978 | 57,483 tonnes | +51.4% |
| 1979 | 71,180 tonnes | +23.8% |
| 1980 | 55,451 tonnes | -22.1% |
| 1981 | 85,277 tonnes | +53.8% |
| 1982 | 45,025 tonnes | -47.2% |
| 1983 | 80,836 tonnes | +79.5% |
| 1984 | 113,270 tonnes | +40.1% |
| 1985 | 79,736 tonnes | -29.6% |
| 1986 | 62,400 tonnes | -21.7% |
| 1987 | 123,800 tonnes | +98.4% |
| 1988 | 203,826 tonnes | +64.6% |
| 1989 | 202,589 tonnes | -0.6% |
| 1990 | 133,500 tonnes | -34.1% |
| 1991 | 138,900 tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1992 | 307,800 tonnes | +121.6% |
| 1993 | 129,400 tonnes | -58.0% |
| 1994 | 177,500 tonnes | +37.2% |
| 1995 | 329,000 tonnes | +85.4% |
| 1996 | 340,600 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 198,600 tonnes | -41.7% |
| 1998 | 196,000 tonnes | -1.3% |
| 1999 | 111,000 tonnes | -43.4% |
| 2000 | 213,900 tonnes | +92.7% |
| 2001 | 117,700 tonnes | -45.0% |
| 2002 | 217,360 tonnes | +84.7% |
| 2003 | 323,700 tonnes | +48.9% |
| 2004 | 406,500 tonnes | +25.6% |
| 2005 | 242,300 tonnes | -40.4% |
| 2006 | 432,100 tonnes | +78.3% |
| 2007 | 310,200 tonnes | -28.2% |
| 2008 | 409,500 tonnes | +32.0% |
| 2009 | 464,071 tonnes | +13.3% |
| 2010 | 186,400 tonnes | -59.8% |
| 2011 | 326,900 tonnes | +75.4% |
| 2012 | 220,000 tonnes | -32.7% |
| 2013 | 200,300 tonnes | -9.0% |
| 2014 | 252,400 tonnes | +26.0% |
| 2015 | 243,200 tonnes | -3.6% |
| 2016 | 354,800 tonnes | +45.9% |
| 2017 | 678,000 tonnes | +91.1% |
| 2018 | 385,000 tonnes | -43.2% |
| 2019 | 637,800 tonnes | +65.7% |
| 2020 | 606,700 tonnes | -4.9% |
| 2021 | 888,800 tonnes | +46.5% |
| 2022 | 920,100 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2023 | 897,200 tonnes | -2.5% |
| 2024 | 828,978 tonnes | -7.6% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 828,978 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 595,040 tonnes, 1.4× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 828,978 tonnes is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 216,724 tonnes, 3.8× the median. (10 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 29,583 tonnes | 13,520 tonnes | 48,058 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 41,286 tonnes | 27,966 tonnes | 71,180 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 105,221 tonnes | 45,025 tonnes | 203,826 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 206,230 tonnes | 111,000 tonnes | 340,600 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 313,733 tonnes | 117,700 tonnes | 464,071 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 348,480 tonnes | 186,400 tonnes | 678,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 828,356 tonnes | 606,700 tonnes | 920,100 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
More reference data data for Uruguay
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2999 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3685 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 6.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2195 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 24.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 33.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.01 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is barley production in Uruguay?
- Barley production in Uruguay was 828,978 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 Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 920,100 tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest barley production recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,520 tonnes in 1967.
- How does Uruguay rank for barley production?
- Uruguay ranks 32nd out of 106 countries with data for 2024.
- Is barley production rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 228.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay 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.