Rye production in Switzerland
Switzerland: Rye production was 7,395 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rye production in Switzerland, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, rye production in Switzerland stood at 7,395 tonnes. That is the lowest value across all 64 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 28.5% on the previous year and down 42.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rye production in Switzerland peaked at 64,700 tonnes in 1962 and was at its lowest, 7,395 tonnes, in 2024.
That places Switzerland 36th 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 | 52,456 tonnes | 33,700 tonnes | 64,700 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 42,480 tonnes | 24,400 tonnes | 52,200 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 23,130 tonnes | 18,200 tonnes | 35,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 29,003 tonnes | 17,400 tonnes | 43,914 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 14,037 tonnes | 8,600 tonnes | 22,400 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 11,416 tonnes | 8,411 tonnes | 13,708 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,301 tonnes | 7,395 tonnes | 10,485 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is rye production in Switzerland?
- Rye production in Switzerland was 7,395 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 Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 64,700 tonnes in 1962.
- What is the lowest rye production recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,395 tonnes in 2024.
- How does Switzerland rank for rye production?
- Switzerland ranks 36th out of 65 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rye production rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland 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.