Rye production in Morocco
Morocco: Rye production was 2,352 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2,352 tonnes
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
48th
of 66 countries
All-time high
9,320 tonnes
in 1973
All-time low
700 tonnes
in 1966
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Rye production in Morocco, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, rye production in Morocco stood at 2,352 tonnes.
The figure is down 3.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rye production in Morocco peaked at 9,320 tonnes in 1973 and was at its lowest, 700 tonnes, in 1966.
That places Morocco 48th out of 66 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.
Rye production in Morocco, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,400 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 2,100 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1963 | 1,800 tonnes | -14.3% |
| 1964 | 1,100 tonnes | -38.9% |
| 1965 | 4,900 tonnes | +345.5% |
| 1966 | 700 tonnes | -85.7% |
| 1967 | 1,600 tonnes | +128.6% |
| 1968 | 2,100 tonnes | +31.2% |
| 1969 | 800 tonnes | -61.9% |
| 1970 | 8,160 tonnes | +920.0% |
| 1971 | 1,120 tonnes | -86.3% |
| 1972 | 5,000 tonnes | +346.4% |
| 1973 | 9,320 tonnes | +86.4% |
| 1974 | 3,850 tonnes | -58.7% |
| 1975 | 3,980 tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1976 | 5,330 tonnes | +33.9% |
| 1977 | 1,900 tonnes | -64.4% |
| 1978 | 7,870 tonnes | +314.2% |
| 1979 | 5,800 tonnes | -26.3% |
| 1980 | 5,900 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1981 | 4,060 tonnes | -31.2% |
| 1982 | 3,149 tonnes | -22.4% |
| 1983 | 3,800 tonnes | +20.7% |
| 1984 | 1,520 tonnes | -60.0% |
| 1985 | 1,520 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 2,000 tonnes | +31.6% |
| 1987 | 2,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 2,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 2,100 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1990 | 1,774 tonnes | -15.5% |
| 1991 | 2,200 tonnes | +24.0% |
| 1992 | 2,300 tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1993 | 2,344 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1994 | 2,400 tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1995 | 2,400 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 2,370 tonnes | -1.2% |
| 1997 | 2,370 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1998 | 2,371 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 2,372 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 2,354 tonnes | -0.8% |
| 2001 | 2,350 tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 2,355 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 2,276 tonnes | -3.3% |
| 2004 | 2,273 tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 2,265 tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 2,253 tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 2,057 tonnes | -8.7% |
| 2008 | 2,000 tonnes | -2.8% |
| 2009 | 2,700 tonnes | +35.0% |
| 2010 | 3,000 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 2011 | 2,300 tonnes | -23.3% |
| 2012 | 2,400 tonnes | +4.3% |
| 2013 | 2,500 tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2014 | 2,447 tonnes | -2.1% |
| 2015 | 2,374 tonnes | -3.0% |
| 2016 | 2,347 tonnes | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 2,348 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 2,352 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 2,363 tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 2,372 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 2,363 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 2,353 tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 2,352 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 2024 | 2,352 tonnes | -0.0% |
Morocco compared with similar countries
- Morocco's 2,352 tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,952 tonnes, 1.2× the median. (6 countries reporting)
- Morocco's 2,352 tonnes is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,352 tonnes, 1.0× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Rye production in Morocco 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | +920.0% | 800 tonnes | 8,160 tonnes |
| 1972 | +346.4% | 1,120 tonnes | 5,000 tonnes |
| 1965 | +345.5% | 1,100 tonnes | 4,900 tonnes |
| 1978 | +314.2% | 1,900 tonnes | 7,870 tonnes |
| 1967 | +128.6% | 700 tonnes | 1,600 tonnes |
| 1971 | -86.3% | 8,160 tonnes | 1,120 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,833 tonnes | 700 tonnes | 4,900 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 5,233 tonnes | 1,120 tonnes | 9,320 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,805 tonnes | 1,520 tonnes | 5,900 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,290 tonnes | 1,774 tonnes | 2,400 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,288 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 2,700 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,443 tonnes | 2,300 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,359 tonnes | 2,352 tonnes | 2,372 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Morocco
- 45 Netherlands 3,920 tonnes compare
- 46 Albania 2,928 tonnes compare
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- 49 Croatia 2,150 tonnes compare
- 50 South Africa 1,957 tonnes compare
- 51 Kyrgyzstan 1,551 tonnes compare
More reference data data for Morocco
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 8.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4441 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 8.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.4159 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 21.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 38.3 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.42 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rye production in Morocco?
- Rye production in Morocco was 2,352 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 Morocco?
- The highest recorded value was 9,320 tonnes in 1973.
- What is the lowest rye production recorded in Morocco?
- The lowest recorded value was 700 tonnes in 1966.
- How does Morocco rank for rye production?
- Morocco ranks 48th out of 66 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rye production rising or falling in Morocco?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Morocco 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.