Rye production in Portugal
Portugal: Rye production was 12,960 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
12,960 tonnes
Change on year
up 10.6%
World rank
35th
of 66 countries
All-time high
216,017 tonnes
in 1963
All-time low
11,720 tonnes
in 2023
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Rye production in Portugal, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 12,960 tonnes for rye production in 2024.
That represents a change of up 10.6% on the previous year and down 26.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rye production in Portugal peaked at 216,017 tonnes in 1963 and was at its lowest, 11,720 tonnes, in 2023.
That places Portugal 35th 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 Portugal, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 119,248 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 171,446 tonnes | +43.8% |
| 1963 | 216,017 tonnes | +26.0% |
| 1964 | 167,442 tonnes | -22.5% |
| 1965 | 209,080 tonnes | +24.9% |
| 1966 | 144,611 tonnes | -30.8% |
| 1967 | 174,837 tonnes | +20.9% |
| 1968 | 199,179 tonnes | +13.9% |
| 1969 | 167,279 tonnes | -16.0% |
| 1970 | 156,954 tonnes | -6.2% |
| 1971 | 168,459 tonnes | +7.3% |
| 1972 | 164,400 tonnes | -2.4% |
| 1973 | 133,797 tonnes | -18.6% |
| 1974 | 142,834 tonnes | +6.8% |
| 1975 | 145,900 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1976 | 164,842 tonnes | +13.0% |
| 1977 | 102,727 tonnes | -37.7% |
| 1978 | 122,617 tonnes | +19.4% |
| 1979 | 120,170 tonnes | -2.0% |
| 1980 | 138,420 tonnes | +15.2% |
| 1981 | 125,740 tonnes | -9.2% |
| 1982 | 119,440 tonnes | -5.0% |
| 1983 | 92,462 tonnes | -22.6% |
| 1984 | 103,440 tonnes | +11.9% |
| 1985 | 96,860 tonnes | -6.4% |
| 1986 | 112,393 tonnes | +16.0% |
| 1987 | 121,682 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1988 | 86,112 tonnes | -29.2% |
| 1989 | 118,975 tonnes | +38.2% |
| 1990 | 96,502 tonnes | -18.9% |
| 1991 | 80,358 tonnes | -16.7% |
| 1992 | 69,500 tonnes | -13.5% |
| 1993 | 66,727 tonnes | -4.0% |
| 1994 | 63,792 tonnes | -4.4% |
| 1995 | 36,263 tonnes | -43.2% |
| 1996 | 53,924 tonnes | +48.7% |
| 1997 | 40,689 tonnes | -24.5% |
| 1998 | 32,488 tonnes | -20.2% |
| 1999 | 55,615 tonnes | +71.2% |
| 2000 | 46,453 tonnes | -16.5% |
| 2001 | 24,195 tonnes | -47.9% |
| 2002 | 34,297 tonnes | +41.8% |
| 2003 | 26,955 tonnes | -21.4% |
| 2004 | 27,265 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 19,747 tonnes | -27.6% |
| 2006 | 23,803 tonnes | +20.5% |
| 2007 | 22,702 tonnes | -4.6% |
| 2008 | 22,214 tonnes | -2.1% |
| 2009 | 19,444 tonnes | -12.5% |
| 2010 | 17,553 tonnes | -9.7% |
| 2011 | 18,388 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2012 | 14,784 tonnes | -19.6% |
| 2013 | 18,210 tonnes | +23.2% |
| 2014 | 17,629 tonnes | -3.2% |
| 2015 | 15,494 tonnes | -12.1% |
| 2016 | 15,588 tonnes | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 14,439 tonnes | -7.4% |
| 2018 | 17,290 tonnes | +19.7% |
| 2019 | 16,790 tonnes | -2.9% |
| 2020 | 17,750 tonnes | +5.7% |
| 2021 | 16,580 tonnes | -6.6% |
| 2022 | 13,540 tonnes | -18.3% |
| 2023 | 11,720 tonnes | -13.4% |
| 2024 | 12,960 tonnes | +10.6% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 12,960 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 28,302 tonnes, 46% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 12,960 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 17,343 tonnes, 75% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 174,349 tonnes | 119,248 tonnes | 216,017 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 142,270 tonnes | 102,727 tonnes | 168,459 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 111,552 tonnes | 86,112 tonnes | 138,420 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 59,586 tonnes | 32,488 tonnes | 96,502 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 26,708 tonnes | 19,444 tonnes | 46,453 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 16,616 tonnes | 14,439 tonnes | 18,388 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 14,510 tonnes | 11,720 tonnes | 17,750 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More reference data data for Portugal
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5144 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4372 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0472 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2572 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rye production in Portugal?
- Rye production in Portugal was 12,960 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 216,017 tonnes in 1963.
- What is the lowest rye production recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,720 tonnes in 2023.
- How does Portugal rank for rye production?
- Portugal ranks 35th out of 66 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rye production rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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.