Rye production in Denmark
Denmark: Rye production was 649,760 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
649,760 tonnes
Change on year
up 8.1%
World rank
6th
of 66 countries
All-time high
883,510 tonnes
in 2019
All-time low
118,398 tonnes
in 1967
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Rye production in Denmark, 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 rye production in Denmark is 649,760 tonnes, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 8.1% on the previous year and down 4.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rye production in Denmark peaked at 883,510 tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 118,398 tonnes, in 1967.
Denmark ranks 6th of 66 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rye production in Denmark, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 513,876 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 512,262 tonnes | -0.3% |
| 1963 | 319,871 tonnes | -37.6% |
| 1964 | 291,633 tonnes | -8.8% |
| 1965 | 264,340 tonnes | -9.4% |
| 1966 | 136,886 tonnes | -48.2% |
| 1967 | 118,398 tonnes | -13.5% |
| 1968 | 130,780 tonnes | +10.5% |
| 1969 | 125,898 tonnes | -3.7% |
| 1970 | 133,190 tonnes | +5.8% |
| 1971 | 149,960 tonnes | +12.6% |
| 1972 | 154,854 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1973 | 139,821 tonnes | -9.7% |
| 1974 | 167,604 tonnes | +19.9% |
| 1975 | 163,233 tonnes | -2.6% |
| 1976 | 213,103 tonnes | +30.6% |
| 1977 | 324,423 tonnes | +52.2% |
| 1978 | 314,889 tonnes | -2.9% |
| 1979 | 256,614 tonnes | -18.5% |
| 1980 | 199,298 tonnes | -22.3% |
| 1981 | 207,871 tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1982 | 234,550 tonnes | +12.8% |
| 1983 | 315,363 tonnes | +34.5% |
| 1984 | 608,119 tonnes | +92.8% |
| 1985 | 564,675 tonnes | -7.1% |
| 1986 | 545,959 tonnes | -3.3% |
| 1987 | 512,790 tonnes | -6.1% |
| 1988 | 366,317 tonnes | -28.6% |
| 1989 | 487,039 tonnes | +33.0% |
| 1990 | 545,019 tonnes | +11.9% |
| 1991 | 394,634 tonnes | -27.6% |
| 1992 | 308,333 tonnes | -21.9% |
| 1993 | 356,000 tonnes | +15.5% |
| 1994 | 423,066 tonnes | +18.8% |
| 1995 | 494,600 tonnes | +16.9% |
| 1996 | 343,000 tonnes | -30.7% |
| 1997 | 452,519 tonnes | +31.9% |
| 1998 | 537,657 tonnes | +18.8% |
| 1999 | 247,782 tonnes | -53.9% |
| 2000 | 262,468 tonnes | +5.9% |
| 2001 | 332,358 tonnes | +26.6% |
| 2002 | 229,501 tonnes | -30.9% |
| 2003 | 168,526 tonnes | -26.6% |
| 2004 | 146,200 tonnes | -13.2% |
| 2005 | 132,000 tonnes | -9.7% |
| 2006 | 130,000 tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2007 | 135,300 tonnes | +4.1% |
| 2008 | 151,500 tonnes | +12.0% |
| 2009 | 238,100 tonnes | +57.2% |
| 2010 | 254,700 tonnes | +7.0% |
| 2011 | 294,300 tonnes | +15.5% |
| 2012 | 384,400 tonnes | +30.6% |
| 2013 | 526,800 tonnes | +37.0% |
| 2014 | 677,800 tonnes | +28.7% |
| 2015 | 771,700 tonnes | +13.9% |
| 2016 | 577,200 tonnes | -25.2% |
| 2017 | 723,200 tonnes | +25.3% |
| 2018 | 476,590 tonnes | -34.1% |
| 2019 | 883,510 tonnes | +85.4% |
| 2020 | 699,370 tonnes | -20.8% |
| 2021 | 672,490 tonnes | -3.8% |
| 2022 | 691,470 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 2023 | 601,130 tonnes | -13.1% |
| 2024 | 649,760 tonnes | +8.1% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 649,760 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 28,302 tonnes, 23.0× the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 649,760 tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 17,343 tonnes, 37.5× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 268,216 tonnes | 118,398 tonnes | 513,876 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 201,769 tonnes | 133,190 tonnes | 324,423 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 404,198 tonnes | 199,298 tonnes | 608,119 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 410,261 tonnes | 247,782 tonnes | 545,019 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 192,595 tonnes | 130,000 tonnes | 332,358 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 557,020 tonnes | 254,700 tonnes | 883,510 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 662,844 tonnes | 601,130 tonnes | 699,370 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More reference data data for Denmark
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1915 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4109 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 2.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.24 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rye production in Denmark?
- Rye production in Denmark was 649,760 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 Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 883,510 tonnes in 2019.
- What is the lowest rye production recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 118,398 tonnes in 1967.
- How does Denmark rank for rye production?
- Denmark ranks 6th out of 66 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rye production rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark 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.