Rye production in Italy
Italy: Rye production was 11,970 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rye production in Italy, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Italy recorded 11,970 tonnes for rye production in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.2% on the previous year and up 3.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rye production in Italy peaked at 95,900 tonnes in 1961 and was at its lowest, 6,940 tonnes, in 2003.
That places Italy 35th out of 65 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 | 82,789 tonnes | 70,700 tonnes | 95,900 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 41,000 tonnes | 31,300 tonnes | 68,500 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 25,280 tonnes | 18,000 tonnes | 35,600 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 19,692 tonnes | 12,357 tonnes | 22,800 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 9,123 tonnes | 6,940 tonnes | 11,700 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 13,152 tonnes | 10,960 tonnes | 16,083 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,338 tonnes | 10,730 tonnes | 11,970 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 32 Bulgaria 13,540 tonnes compare
- 33 Greece 13,480 tonnes compare
- 34 Portugal 12,960 tonnes compare
- 36 Switzerland 7,395 tonnes compare
- 38 Bosnia and Herzegovina 5,669 tonnes compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is rye production in Italy?
- Rye production in Italy was 11,970 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 Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 95,900 tonnes in 1961.
- What is the lowest rye production recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,940 tonnes in 2003.
- How does Italy rank for rye production?
- Italy ranks 35th out of 65 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rye production rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy 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.