Rye production in Portugal
Portugal: Rye production was 12,960 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
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 34th 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 | 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 |
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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 34th out of 65 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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About this data
Rye production is measured in tonnes.