Rye production in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Rye production was 13,540 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
13,540 tonnes
Change on year
down 7.6%
World rank
33rd
of 66 countries
All-time high
69,809 tonnes
in 1961
All-time low
8,531 tonnes
in 2007
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Rye production in Bulgaria, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Bulgaria recorded 13,540 tonnes for rye production in 2024.
That represents a change of down 7.6% on the previous year and down 52.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rye production in Bulgaria peaked at 69,809 tonnes in 1961 and was at its lowest, 8,531 tonnes, in 2007.
Bulgaria ranks 33rd of 66 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.
Rye production in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 69,809 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 48,781 tonnes | -30.1% |
| 1963 | 55,935 tonnes | +14.7% |
| 1964 | 63,715 tonnes | +13.9% |
| 1965 | 51,542 tonnes | -19.1% |
| 1966 | 56,159 tonnes | +9.0% |
| 1967 | 38,238 tonnes | -31.9% |
| 1968 | 24,069 tonnes | -37.1% |
| 1969 | 28,631 tonnes | +19.0% |
| 1970 | 27,874 tonnes | -2.6% |
| 1971 | 23,965 tonnes | -14.0% |
| 1972 | 21,330 tonnes | -11.0% |
| 1973 | 19,420 tonnes | -9.0% |
| 1974 | 20,929 tonnes | +7.8% |
| 1975 | 18,201 tonnes | -13.0% |
| 1976 | 15,474 tonnes | -15.0% |
| 1977 | 15,196 tonnes | -1.8% |
| 1978 | 18,729 tonnes | +23.2% |
| 1979 | 24,595 tonnes | +31.3% |
| 1980 | 27,904 tonnes | +13.5% |
| 1981 | 34,041 tonnes | +22.0% |
| 1982 | 33,931 tonnes | -0.3% |
| 1983 | 31,365 tonnes | -7.6% |
| 1984 | 37,310 tonnes | +19.0% |
| 1985 | 49,000 tonnes | +31.3% |
| 1986 | 51,862 tonnes | +5.8% |
| 1987 | 48,699 tonnes | -6.1% |
| 1988 | 61,312 tonnes | +25.9% |
| 1989 | 52,115 tonnes | -15.0% |
| 1990 | 49,288 tonnes | -5.4% |
| 1991 | 45,542 tonnes | -7.6% |
| 1992 | 34,998 tonnes | -23.2% |
| 1993 | 25,300 tonnes | -27.7% |
| 1994 | 22,315 tonnes | -11.8% |
| 1995 | 19,450 tonnes | -12.8% |
| 1996 | 16,162 tonnes | -16.9% |
| 1997 | 26,850 tonnes | +66.1% |
| 1998 | 26,557 tonnes | -1.1% |
| 1999 | 41,000 tonnes | +54.4% |
| 2000 | 22,750 tonnes | -44.5% |
| 2001 | 39,000 tonnes | +71.4% |
| 2002 | 18,324 tonnes | -53.0% |
| 2003 | 11,859 tonnes | -35.3% |
| 2004 | 16,976 tonnes | +43.1% |
| 2005 | 13,617 tonnes | -19.8% |
| 2006 | 12,704 tonnes | -6.7% |
| 2007 | 8,531 tonnes | -32.8% |
| 2008 | 14,766 tonnes | +73.1% |
| 2009 | 18,858 tonnes | +27.7% |
| 2010 | 17,511 tonnes | -7.1% |
| 2011 | 19,840 tonnes | +13.3% |
| 2012 | 21,979 tonnes | +10.8% |
| 2013 | 29,153 tonnes | +32.6% |
| 2014 | 28,217 tonnes | -3.2% |
| 2015 | 11,210 tonnes | -60.3% |
| 2016 | 15,178 tonnes | +35.4% |
| 2017 | 17,304 tonnes | +14.0% |
| 2018 | 14,080 tonnes | -18.6% |
| 2019 | 12,180 tonnes | -13.5% |
| 2020 | 10,010 tonnes | -17.8% |
| 2021 | 16,880 tonnes | +68.6% |
| 2022 | 17,300 tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 14,660 tonnes | -15.3% |
| 2024 | 13,540 tonnes | -7.6% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 13,540 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 28,302 tonnes, 48% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 13,540 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 17,343 tonnes, 78% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 48,542 tonnes | 24,069 tonnes | 69,809 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 20,571 tonnes | 15,196 tonnes | 27,874 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 42,754 tonnes | 27,904 tonnes | 61,312 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 30,746 tonnes | 16,162 tonnes | 49,288 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 17,738 tonnes | 8,531 tonnes | 39,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 18,665 tonnes | 11,210 tonnes | 29,153 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 14,478 tonnes | 10,010 tonnes | 17,300 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
More reference data data for Bulgaria
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3067 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2728 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.73 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2506 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.73 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.608 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.36 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rye production in Bulgaria?
- Rye production in Bulgaria was 13,540 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 rye production recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 69,809 tonnes in 1961.
- What is the lowest rye production recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,531 tonnes in 2007.
- How does Bulgaria rank for rye production?
- Bulgaria ranks 33rd out of 66 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rye production rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria 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 Rye production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Rye production is measured in tonnes.