Rye production in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Rye production was 138,259 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
138,259 tonnes
Change on year
down 24.7%
World rank
16th
of 66 countries
All-time high
242,207 tonnes
in 2022
All-time low
11,177 tonnes
in 1966
Years of data
64
1961–2024
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 16th out of 66 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.
Rye production in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 18,289 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 17,178 tonnes | -6.1% |
| 1963 | 22,353 tonnes | +30.1% |
| 1964 | 25,401 tonnes | +13.6% |
| 1965 | 21,337 tonnes | -16.0% |
| 1966 | 11,177 tonnes | -47.6% |
| 1967 | 12,193 tonnes | +9.1% |
| 1968 | 11,177 tonnes | -8.3% |
| 1969 | 11,177 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 13,209 tonnes | +18.2% |
| 1971 | 18,289 tonnes | +38.5% |
| 1972 | 19,305 tonnes | +5.6% |
| 1973 | 16,000 tonnes | -17.1% |
| 1974 | 14,000 tonnes | -12.5% |
| 1975 | 19,000 tonnes | +35.7% |
| 1976 | 20,000 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1977 | 35,404 tonnes | +77.0% |
| 1978 | 30,000 tonnes | -15.3% |
| 1979 | 25,000 tonnes | -16.7% |
| 1980 | 24,000 tonnes | -4.0% |
| 1981 | 25,000 tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1982 | 25,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 24,000 tonnes | -4.0% |
| 1984 | 28,000 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1985 | 35,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1986 | 32,000 tonnes | -8.6% |
| 1987 | 32,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 34,000 tonnes | +6.2% |
| 1989 | 36,000 tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1990 | 40,000 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1991 | 49,000 tonnes | +22.5% |
| 1992 | 37,112 tonnes | -24.3% |
| 1993 | 29,907 tonnes | -19.4% |
| 1994 | 43,000 tonnes | +43.8% |
| 1995 | 43,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 51,000 tonnes | +18.6% |
| 1997 | 53,000 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1998 | 47,000 tonnes | -11.3% |
| 1999 | 43,000 tonnes | -8.5% |
| 2000 | 44,000 tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2001 | 23,000 tonnes | -47.7% |
| 2002 | 29,000 tonnes | +26.1% |
| 2003 | 25,200 tonnes | -13.1% |
| 2004 | 32,500 tonnes | +29.0% |
| 2005 | 39,500 tonnes | +21.5% |
| 2006 | 42,700 tonnes | +8.1% |
| 2007 | 34,200 tonnes | -19.9% |
| 2008 | 31,542 tonnes | -7.8% |
| 2009 | 36,000 tonnes | +14.1% |
| 2010 | 38,000 tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2011 | 37,000 tonnes | -2.6% |
| 2012 | 33,000 tonnes | -10.8% |
| 2013 | 35,000 tonnes | +6.1% |
| 2014 | 55,899 tonnes | +59.7% |
| 2015 | 56,534 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 48,563 tonnes | -14.1% |
| 2017 | 50,890 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2018 | 95,366 tonnes | +87.4% |
| 2019 | 74,850 tonnes | -21.5% |
| 2020 | 72,450 tonnes | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 194,009 tonnes | +167.8% |
| 2022 | 242,207 tonnes | +24.8% |
| 2023 | 183,543 tonnes | -24.2% |
| 2024 | 138,259 tonnes | -24.7% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 138,259 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 28,302 tonnes, 4.9× the median. (36 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 138,259 tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 17,343 tonnes, 8.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Rye production in United Kingdom changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +167.8% | 72,450 tonnes | 194,009 tonnes |
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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More reference data data for United Kingdom
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 59.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.48 (2050)
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 16th out of 66 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.