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
53rd
of 66 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
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 53rd out of 66 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.
Rye production in Iran, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1963 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1964 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1965 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1966 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1967 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1968 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1969 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1970 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1971 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1972 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1973 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1974 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1975 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1976 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1977 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1978 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1979 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1980 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1981 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1982 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1983 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1984 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1985 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1986 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1987 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1988 | 663 tonnes | — |
| 1989 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1990 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 1,876 tonnes | — |
| 1992 | 1,728 tonnes | -7.9% |
| 1993 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1994 | 1,371 tonnes | — |
| 1995 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1996 | 183 tonnes | — |
| 1997 | 118.4 tonnes | -35.3% |
| 1998 | 1,112 tonnes | +839.4% |
| 1999 | 378.2 tonnes | -66.0% |
| 2000 | 99.3 tonnes | -73.7% |
| 2001 | 12.6 tonnes | -87.3% |
| 2002 | 457.07 tonnes | +3527.5% |
| 2003 | 1,041 tonnes | +127.7% |
| 2004 | 585.6 tonnes | -43.7% |
| 2005 | 742 tonnes | +26.7% |
| 2006 | 668.3 tonnes | -9.9% |
| 2007 | 770.8 tonnes | +15.3% |
| 2008 | 152.1 tonnes | -80.3% |
| 2009 | 25.2 tonnes | -83.4% |
| 2010 | 48.5 tonnes | +92.5% |
| 2011 | 344.36 tonnes | +610.0% |
| 2012 | 355.59 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2013 | 364.88 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2014 | 570.8 tonnes | +56.4% |
| 2015 | 389.92 tonnes | -31.7% |
| 2016 | 441.87 tonnes | +13.3% |
| 2017 | 467.53 tonnes | +5.8% |
| 2018 | 433.11 tonnes | -7.4% |
| 2019 | 447.5 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 449.38 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 443.33 tonnes | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 446.74 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 446.48 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 445.51 tonnes | -0.2% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 445.51 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3,912 tonnes, 11% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Iran's 445.51 tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,352 tonnes, 19% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Rye production in Iran changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | +3527.5% | 12.6 tonnes | 457.07 tonnes |
| 1998 | +839.4% | 118.4 tonnes | 1,112 tonnes |
| 2011 | +610.0% | 48.5 tonnes | 344.36 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 50 South Africa 1,957 tonnes compare
- 51 Kyrgyzstan 1,551 tonnes compare
- 52 Moldova 1,464 tonnes compare
- 54 Tajikistan 292.18 tonnes compare
- 55 Bolivia 280.7 tonnes compare
- 56 Armenia 271.8 tonnes compare
More reference data data for Iran
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 12.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 8.15 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Enteric Fermentation 35,629 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Crop Residues 1,936 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 34.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Burning - Crop residues 281.19 (2050)
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 53rd out of 66 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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Rye production is measured in tonnes.