Rye production in Russia
Russia: Rye production was 1.20 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.20 million tonnes
Change on year
down 29.4%
World rank
4th
of 66 countries
All-time high
13.89 million tonnes
in 1992
All-time low
1.20 million tonnes
in 2024
Years of data
33
1992–2024
Rye production in Russia, 1992–2024
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 Russia is 1.20 million tonnes, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 33 years on record.
That represents a change of down 29.4% on the previous year and down 63.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rye production in Russia peaked at 13.89 million tonnes in 1992 and was at its lowest, 1.20 million tonnes, in 2024.
That places Russia 4th out of 66 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rye production in Russia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 13.89 million tonnes | — |
| 1993 | 9.17 million tonnes | -34.0% |
| 1994 | 5.99 million tonnes | -34.7% |
| 1995 | 4.10 million tonnes | -31.6% |
| 1996 | 5.93 million tonnes | +44.6% |
| 1997 | 7.48 million tonnes | +26.1% |
| 1998 | 3.27 million tonnes | -56.3% |
| 1999 | 4.78 million tonnes | +46.4% |
| 2000 | 5.44 million tonnes | +13.9% |
| 2001 | 6.63 million tonnes | +21.8% |
| 2002 | 7.12 million tonnes | +7.4% |
| 2003 | 4.15 million tonnes | -41.8% |
| 2004 | 2.86 million tonnes | -30.9% |
| 2005 | 3.62 million tonnes | +26.5% |
| 2006 | 2.96 million tonnes | -18.3% |
| 2007 | 3.91 million tonnes | +32.1% |
| 2008 | 4.51 million tonnes | +15.2% |
| 2009 | 4.33 million tonnes | -3.8% |
| 2010 | 1.64 million tonnes | -62.3% |
| 2011 | 2.97 million tonnes | +81.6% |
| 2012 | 2.13 million tonnes | -28.2% |
| 2013 | 3.36 million tonnes | +57.6% |
| 2014 | 3.28 million tonnes | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 2.09 million tonnes | -36.4% |
| 2016 | 2.55 million tonnes | +22.1% |
| 2017 | 2.55 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 1.92 million tonnes | -24.8% |
| 2019 | 1.43 million tonnes | -25.5% |
| 2020 | 2.38 million tonnes | +66.5% |
| 2021 | 1.72 million tonnes | -27.6% |
| 2022 | 2.18 million tonnes | +26.5% |
| 2023 | 1.70 million tonnes | -22.0% |
| 2024 | 1.20 million tonnes | -29.4% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 1.20 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 28,302 tonnes, 42.4× the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Russia's 1.20 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 17,343 tonnes, 69.2× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.82 million tonnes | 3.27 million tonnes | 13.89 million tonnes | 8 |
| 2000s | 4.55 million tonnes | 2.86 million tonnes | 7.12 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.39 million tonnes | 1.43 million tonnes | 3.36 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.84 million tonnes | 1.20 million tonnes | 2.38 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More reference data data for Russia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 9.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 26.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 31.32 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 18.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 129.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 26.88 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rye production in Russia?
- Rye production in Russia was 1.20 million 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 Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 13.89 million tonnes in 1992.
- What is the lowest rye production recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.20 million tonnes in 2024.
- How does Russia rank for rye production?
- Russia ranks 4th out of 66 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rye production rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia 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.