Rye production in Denmark
Denmark: Rye production was 649,760 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
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 5th of 65 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 | 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 |
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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 5th out of 65 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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About this data
Rye production is measured in tonnes.