Rye production in Peru
Peru: Rye production was 47.39 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
47.39 tonnes
Change on year
up 2.2%
World rank
62nd
of 66 countries
All-time high
1,000 tonnes
in 1961
All-time low
32 tonnes
in 2020
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Rye production in Peru, 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 Peru is 47.39 tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 2.2% on the previous year and down 57.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rye production in Peru peaked at 1,000 tonnes in 1961 and was at its lowest, 32 tonnes, in 2020.
Peru ranks 62nd of 66 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rye production in Peru, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,000 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 950 tonnes | -5.0% |
| 1963 | 950 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 950 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 903 tonnes | -4.9% |
| 1966 | 890 tonnes | -1.4% |
| 1967 | 979 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 1968 | 877 tonnes | -10.4% |
| 1969 | 787 tonnes | -10.3% |
| 1970 | 930 tonnes | +18.2% |
| 1971 | 887 tonnes | -4.6% |
| 1972 | 728 tonnes | -17.9% |
| 1973 | 664 tonnes | -8.8% |
| 1974 | 680 tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1975 | 518 tonnes | -23.8% |
| 1976 | 465 tonnes | -10.2% |
| 1977 | 737 tonnes | +58.5% |
| 1978 | 766 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1979 | 796 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1980 | 790 tonnes | -0.8% |
| 1981 | 785 tonnes | -0.6% |
| 1982 | 568 tonnes | -27.6% |
| 1983 | 505 tonnes | -11.1% |
| 1984 | 578 tonnes | +14.5% |
| 1985 | 600 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1986 | 625 tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1987 | 625 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 586 tonnes | -6.2% |
| 1989 | 602 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1990 | 503 tonnes | -16.4% |
| 1991 | 519 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1992 | 597 tonnes | +15.0% |
| 1993 | 601 tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1994 | 651 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1995 | 685 tonnes | +5.2% |
| 1996 | 764 tonnes | +11.5% |
| 1997 | 80 tonnes | -89.5% |
| 1998 | 90 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1999 | 96 tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2000 | 96 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 88 tonnes | -8.3% |
| 2002 | 67 tonnes | -23.9% |
| 2003 | 88 tonnes | +31.3% |
| 2004 | 69 tonnes | -21.6% |
| 2005 | 86 tonnes | +24.6% |
| 2006 | 157 tonnes | +82.6% |
| 2007 | 81 tonnes | -48.4% |
| 2008 | 131 tonnes | +61.7% |
| 2009 | 148 tonnes | +13.0% |
| 2010 | 124 tonnes | -16.2% |
| 2011 | 138 tonnes | +11.3% |
| 2012 | 81 tonnes | -41.3% |
| 2013 | 118.4 tonnes | +46.2% |
| 2014 | 111 tonnes | -6.3% |
| 2015 | 75 tonnes | -32.4% |
| 2016 | 52 tonnes | -30.7% |
| 2017 | 70.85 tonnes | +36.2% |
| 2018 | 89 tonnes | +25.6% |
| 2019 | 52 tonnes | -41.6% |
| 2020 | 32 tonnes | -38.5% |
| 2021 | 34 tonnes | +6.2% |
| 2022 | 36.43 tonnes | +7.1% |
| 2023 | 46.38 tonnes | +27.3% |
| 2024 | 47.39 tonnes | +2.2% |
Peru compared with similar countries
- Peru's 47.39 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3,912 tonnes, 1% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Peru's 47.39 tonnes is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 280.7 tonnes, 17% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 920.67 tonnes | 787 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 717.1 tonnes | 465 tonnes | 930 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 626.4 tonnes | 505 tonnes | 790 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 458.6 tonnes | 80 tonnes | 764 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 101.1 tonnes | 67 tonnes | 157 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 91.12 tonnes | 52 tonnes | 138 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 39.24 tonnes | 32 tonnes | 47.39 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Peru
More reference data data for Peru
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.15 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.39 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3808 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.84 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 18.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 35.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.07 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rye production in Peru?
- Rye production in Peru was 47.39 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 Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 1,000 tonnes in 1961.
- What is the lowest rye production recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 32 tonnes in 2020.
- How does Peru rank for rye production?
- Peru ranks 62nd out of 66 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rye production rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is down 57.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru 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.