Rye production in Netherlands
Netherlands: Rye production was 3,920 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3,920 tonnes
Change on year
down 46.6%
World rank
45th
of 66 countries
All-time high
356,167 tonnes
in 1964
All-time low
3,920 tonnes
in 2024
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Rye production in Netherlands, 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 Netherlands stood at 3,920 tonnes. That is the lowest value across all 64 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 46.6% on the previous year and down 44.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rye production in Netherlands peaked at 356,167 tonnes in 1964 and was at its lowest, 3,920 tonnes, in 2024.
Netherlands ranks 45th of 66 countries on this measure, 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 Netherlands, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 301,069 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 339,047 tonnes | +12.6% |
| 1963 | 313,260 tonnes | -7.6% |
| 1964 | 356,167 tonnes | +13.7% |
| 1965 | 249,996 tonnes | -29.8% |
| 1966 | 190,381 tonnes | -23.8% |
| 1967 | 239,077 tonnes | +25.6% |
| 1968 | 239,081 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 206,532 tonnes | -13.6% |
| 1970 | 172,347 tonnes | -16.6% |
| 1971 | 208,977 tonnes | +21.3% |
| 1972 | 151,459 tonnes | -27.5% |
| 1973 | 105,212 tonnes | -30.5% |
| 1974 | 77,837 tonnes | -26.0% |
| 1975 | 62,815 tonnes | -19.3% |
| 1976 | 65,231 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1977 | 73,541 tonnes | +12.7% |
| 1978 | 67,700 tonnes | -7.9% |
| 1979 | 49,300 tonnes | -27.2% |
| 1980 | 38,640 tonnes | -21.6% |
| 1981 | 28,616 tonnes | -25.9% |
| 1982 | 26,492 tonnes | -7.4% |
| 1983 | 25,674 tonnes | -3.1% |
| 1984 | 24,650 tonnes | -4.0% |
| 1985 | 19,265 tonnes | -21.8% |
| 1986 | 19,468 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1987 | 24,661 tonnes | +26.7% |
| 1988 | 28,271 tonnes | +14.6% |
| 1989 | 33,424 tonnes | +18.2% |
| 1990 | 36,000 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1991 | 33,515 tonnes | -6.9% |
| 1992 | 34,395 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1993 | 41,200 tonnes | +19.8% |
| 1994 | 26,500 tonnes | -35.7% |
| 1995 | 42,500 tonnes | +60.4% |
| 1996 | 38,200 tonnes | -10.1% |
| 1997 | 27,700 tonnes | -27.5% |
| 1998 | 30,300 tonnes | +9.4% |
| 1999 | 14,000 tonnes | -53.8% |
| 2000 | 29,000 tonnes | +107.1% |
| 2001 | 17,000 tonnes | -41.4% |
| 2002 | 16,800 tonnes | -1.2% |
| 2003 | 17,900 tonnes | +6.5% |
| 2004 | 16,600 tonnes | -7.3% |
| 2005 | 10,885 tonnes | -34.4% |
| 2006 | 10,900 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 11,000 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 8,000 tonnes | -27.3% |
| 2009 | 11,243 tonnes | +40.5% |
| 2010 | 10,242 tonnes | -8.9% |
| 2011 | 6,411 tonnes | -37.4% |
| 2012 | 9,225 tonnes | +43.9% |
| 2013 | 6,706 tonnes | -27.3% |
| 2014 | 7,106 tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2015 | 6,161 tonnes | -13.3% |
| 2016 | 5,403 tonnes | -12.3% |
| 2017 | 4,385 tonnes | -18.8% |
| 2018 | 4,340 tonnes | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 5,300 tonnes | +22.1% |
| 2020 | 7,590 tonnes | +43.2% |
| 2021 | 7,920 tonnes | +4.3% |
| 2022 | 9,020 tonnes | +13.9% |
| 2023 | 7,340 tonnes | -18.6% |
| 2024 | 3,920 tonnes | -46.6% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 3,920 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 28,302 tonnes, 14% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 3,920 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 17,343 tonnes, 23% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 270,512 tonnes | 190,381 tonnes | 356,167 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 103,442 tonnes | 49,300 tonnes | 208,977 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 26,916 tonnes | 19,265 tonnes | 38,640 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 32,431 tonnes | 14,000 tonnes | 42,500 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 14,933 tonnes | 8,000 tonnes | 29,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,528 tonnes | 4,340 tonnes | 10,242 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,158 tonnes | 3,920 tonnes | 9,020 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More reference data data for Netherlands
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5851 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1102 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.59 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 18.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6002 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rye production in Netherlands?
- Rye production in Netherlands was 3,920 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 Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 356,167 tonnes in 1964.
- What is the lowest rye production recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,920 tonnes in 2024.
- How does Netherlands rank for rye production?
- Netherlands ranks 45th out of 66 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rye production rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands 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.