Rye production in Norway
Norway: Rye production was 23,400 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rye production in Norway, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Norway recorded 23,400 tonnes for rye production in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 19.3% on the previous year and down 38.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rye production in Norway peaked at 66,200 tonnes in 2015 and was at its lowest, 727 tonnes, in 1966.
That places Norway 30th 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 | 2,704 tonnes | 727 tonnes | 4,224 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 6,416 tonnes | 4,226 tonnes | 11,047 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,507 tonnes | 2,131 tonnes | 6,700 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 10,882 tonnes | 3,200 tonnes | 28,330 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 26,711 tonnes | 5,940 tonnes | 47,630 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 30,439 tonnes | 4,890 tonnes | 66,200 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 37,040 tonnes | 23,400 tonnes | 59,000 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is rye production in Norway?
- Rye production in Norway was 23,400 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 Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 66,200 tonnes in 2015.
- What is the lowest rye production recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 727 tonnes in 1966.
- How does Norway rank for rye production?
- Norway ranks 30th out of 65 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rye production rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Norway 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.