Rye production in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Rye production was 138,259 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rye production in United Kingdom, 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 United Kingdom stood at 138,259 tonnes.
The figure is down 24.7% on the previous year and up 147.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rye production in United Kingdom peaked at 242,207 tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 11,177 tonnes, in 1966.
That places United Kingdom 15th out of 65 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
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 | 16,698 tonnes | 11,177 tonnes | 25,401 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 21,021 tonnes | 13,209 tonnes | 35,404 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 29,500 tonnes | 24,000 tonnes | 36,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 43,602 tonnes | 29,907 tonnes | 53,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 33,764 tonnes | 23,000 tonnes | 44,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 52,510 tonnes | 33,000 tonnes | 95,366 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 166,094 tonnes | 72,450 tonnes | 242,207 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is rye production in United Kingdom?
- Rye production in United Kingdom was 138,259 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 United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 242,207 tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest rye production recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,177 tonnes in 1966.
- How does United Kingdom rank for rye production?
- United Kingdom ranks 15th out of 65 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rye production rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 147.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.