Rye production in South Korea
South Korea: Rye production was 2.62 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rye production in South Korea, 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 South Korea is 2.62 tonnes, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 9.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rye production in South Korea peaked at 20,389 tonnes in 1961 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2004.
That places South Korea 62nd 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 16,203 tonnes | 11,921 tonnes | 20,389 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 6,693 tonnes | 3,764 tonnes | 10,335 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,466 tonnes | 388 tonnes | 4,838 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 51.5 tonnes | 3 tonnes | 315 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.65 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 19 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.34 tonnes | 2.05 tonnes | 4.82 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.62 tonnes | 2.59 tonnes | 2.64 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is rye production in South Korea?
- Rye production in South Korea was 2.62 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 South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 20,389 tonnes in 1961.
- What is the lowest rye production recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2004.
- How does South Korea rank for rye production?
- South Korea ranks 62nd out of 65 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rye production rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea 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.