Rye production in Iran

Iran: Rye production was 445.51 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
445.51 tonnes
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
52nd
of 65 countries
All-time high
1,876 tonnes
in 1991
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Rye production in Iran, 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

Iran recorded 445.51 tonnes for rye production in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and down 21.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, rye production in Iran peaked at 1,876 tonnes in 1991 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.

That places Iran 52nd out of 65 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 0 tonnes 0 tonnes 0 tonnes 9
1970s 0 tonnes 0 tonnes 0 tonnes 10
1980s 66.3 tonnes 0 tonnes 663 tonnes 10
1990s 676.64 tonnes 0 tonnes 1,876 tonnes 10
2000s 455.39 tonnes 12.6 tonnes 1,041 tonnes 10
2010s 386.41 tonnes 48.5 tonnes 570.8 tonnes 10
2020s 446.29 tonnes 443.33 tonnes 449.38 tonnes 5

Countries ranked near Iran

  1. 49 South Africa 1,957 tonnes compare
  2. 50 Kyrgyzstan 1,551 tonnes compare
  3. 51 Moldova 1,464 tonnes compare
  4. 53 Tajikistan 292.18 tonnes compare
  5. 54 Bolivia 280.7 tonnes compare
  6. 55 Armenia 271.8 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 66 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is rye production in Iran?
Rye production in Iran was 445.51 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 Iran?
The highest recorded value was 1,876 tonnes in 1991.
What is the lowest rye production recorded in Iran?
The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
How does Iran rank for rye production?
Iran ranks 52nd out of 65 countries with data for 2024.
Is rye production rising or falling in Iran?
Over the last ten years it is down 21.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iran 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

Indicator
Rye production
Unit
tonnes
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
66 places, 3,206 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed

Rye production is measured in tonnes.