Rye production in Greece
Greece: Rye production was 13,480 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
13,480 tonnes
Change on year
down 13.7%
World rank
34th
of 66 countries
All-time high
49,000 tonnes
in 1991
All-time low
5,858 tonnes
in 1977
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Rye production in Greece, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Greece recorded 13,480 tonnes for rye production in 2024.
That represents a change of down 13.7% on the previous year and down 57.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rye production in Greece peaked at 49,000 tonnes in 1991 and was at its lowest, 5,858 tonnes, in 1977.
Greece ranks 34th 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 Greece, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 21,873 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 19,661 tonnes | -10.1% |
| 1963 | 17,679 tonnes | -10.1% |
| 1964 | 18,349 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1965 | 15,576 tonnes | -15.1% |
| 1966 | 14,836 tonnes | -4.8% |
| 1967 | 12,642 tonnes | -14.8% |
| 1968 | 8,281 tonnes | -34.5% |
| 1969 | 8,981 tonnes | +8.5% |
| 1970 | 8,987 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1971 | 8,554 tonnes | -4.8% |
| 1972 | 8,061 tonnes | -5.8% |
| 1973 | 6,500 tonnes | -19.4% |
| 1974 | 7,339 tonnes | +12.9% |
| 1975 | 7,363 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1976 | 7,769 tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1977 | 5,858 tonnes | -24.6% |
| 1978 | 6,332 tonnes | +8.1% |
| 1979 | 6,035 tonnes | -4.7% |
| 1980 | 7,224 tonnes | +19.7% |
| 1981 | 8,271 tonnes | +14.5% |
| 1982 | 11,389 tonnes | +37.7% |
| 1983 | 12,850 tonnes | +12.8% |
| 1984 | 18,336 tonnes | +42.7% |
| 1985 | 22,887 tonnes | +24.8% |
| 1986 | 29,000 tonnes | +26.7% |
| 1987 | 32,000 tonnes | +10.3% |
| 1988 | 43,000 tonnes | +34.4% |
| 1989 | 43,700 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1990 | 36,000 tonnes | -17.6% |
| 1991 | 49,000 tonnes | +36.1% |
| 1992 | 37,000 tonnes | -24.5% |
| 1993 | 37,489 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1994 | 37,483 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1995 | 38,567 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1996 | 32,579 tonnes | -15.5% |
| 1997 | 32,621 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1998 | 41,797 tonnes | +28.1% |
| 1999 | 31,846 tonnes | -23.8% |
| 2000 | 30,369 tonnes | -4.6% |
| 2001 | 37,938 tonnes | +24.9% |
| 2002 | 31,875 tonnes | -16.0% |
| 2003 | 28,739 tonnes | -9.8% |
| 2004 | 33,689 tonnes | +17.2% |
| 2005 | 32,686 tonnes | -3.0% |
| 2006 | 34,403 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 39,134 tonnes | +13.8% |
| 2008 | 39,887 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 39,346 tonnes | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 36,800 tonnes | -6.5% |
| 2011 | 32,156 tonnes | -12.6% |
| 2012 | 29,155 tonnes | -9.3% |
| 2013 | 31,809 tonnes | +9.1% |
| 2014 | 31,651 tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 32,935 tonnes | +4.1% |
| 2016 | 28,413 tonnes | -13.7% |
| 2017 | 26,142 tonnes | -8.0% |
| 2018 | 18,960 tonnes | -27.5% |
| 2019 | 17,890 tonnes | -5.6% |
| 2020 | 17,580 tonnes | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 17,460 tonnes | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 16,400 tonnes | -6.1% |
| 2023 | 15,620 tonnes | -4.8% |
| 2024 | 13,480 tonnes | -13.7% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 13,480 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 28,302 tonnes, 48% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Greece's 13,480 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 | 15,320 tonnes | 8,281 tonnes | 21,873 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 7,280 tonnes | 5,858 tonnes | 8,987 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 22,866 tonnes | 7,224 tonnes | 43,700 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 37,438 tonnes | 31,846 tonnes | 49,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 34,807 tonnes | 28,739 tonnes | 39,887 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 28,591 tonnes | 17,890 tonnes | 36,800 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 16,108 tonnes | 13,480 tonnes | 17,580 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Greece
More reference data data for Greece
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4067 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2183 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.7298 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.19 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rye production in Greece?
- Rye production in Greece was 13,480 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 Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 49,000 tonnes in 1991.
- What is the lowest rye production recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,858 tonnes in 1977.
- How does Greece rank for rye production?
- Greece ranks 34th out of 66 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rye production rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is down 57.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece 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.