Rye production in United States
United States: Rye production was 374,130 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
374,130 tonnes
Change on year
up 42.0%
World rank
9th
of 66 countries
All-time high
1.25 million tonnes
in 1971
All-time low
153,700 tonnes
in 2011
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Rye production in United States, 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 States stood at 374,130 tonnes.
That represents a change of up 42.0% on the previous year and up 104.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rye production in United States peaked at 1.25 million tonnes in 1971 and was at its lowest, 153,700 tonnes, in 2011.
That places United States 9th 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 States, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 694,000 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 1.03 million tonnes | +49.0% |
| 1963 | 741,000 tonnes | -28.3% |
| 1964 | 825,000 tonnes | +11.3% |
| 1965 | 846,031 tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1966 | 705,919 tonnes | -16.6% |
| 1967 | 608,329 tonnes | -13.8% |
| 1968 | 583,486 tonnes | -4.1% |
| 1969 | 767,212 tonnes | +31.5% |
| 1970 | 935,773 tonnes | +22.0% |
| 1971 | 1.25 million tonnes | +33.6% |
| 1972 | 717,731 tonnes | -42.6% |
| 1973 | 626,820 tonnes | -12.7% |
| 1974 | 444,670 tonnes | -29.1% |
| 1975 | 404,486 tonnes | -9.0% |
| 1976 | 378,246 tonnes | -6.5% |
| 1977 | 420,209 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1978 | 611,280 tonnes | +45.5% |
| 1979 | 555,950 tonnes | -9.1% |
| 1980 | 405,350 tonnes | -27.1% |
| 1981 | 461,970 tonnes | +14.0% |
| 1982 | 495,300 tonnes | +7.2% |
| 1983 | 686,000 tonnes | +38.5% |
| 1984 | 823,000 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1985 | 518,200 tonnes | -37.0% |
| 1986 | 485,200 tonnes | -6.4% |
| 1987 | 495,980 tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1988 | 373,100 tonnes | -24.8% |
| 1989 | 346,650 tonnes | -7.1% |
| 1990 | 258,500 tonnes | -25.4% |
| 1991 | 247,250 tonnes | -4.4% |
| 1992 | 290,590 tonnes | +17.5% |
| 1993 | 262,650 tonnes | -9.6% |
| 1994 | 288,070 tonnes | +9.7% |
| 1995 | 255,640 tonnes | -11.3% |
| 1996 | 226,980 tonnes | -11.2% |
| 1997 | 206,560 tonnes | -9.0% |
| 1998 | 308,900 tonnes | +49.5% |
| 1999 | 280,380 tonnes | -9.2% |
| 2000 | 213,010 tonnes | -24.0% |
| 2001 | 175,170 tonnes | -17.8% |
| 2002 | 164,800 tonnes | -5.9% |
| 2003 | 219,310 tonnes | +33.1% |
| 2004 | 209,690 tonnes | -4.4% |
| 2005 | 191,450 tonnes | -8.7% |
| 2006 | 182,710 tonnes | -4.6% |
| 2007 | 160,310 tonnes | -12.3% |
| 2008 | 211,210 tonnes | +31.8% |
| 2009 | 172,500 tonnes | -18.3% |
| 2010 | 190,000 tonnes | +10.1% |
| 2011 | 153,700 tonnes | -19.1% |
| 2012 | 166,170 tonnes | +8.1% |
| 2013 | 193,710 tonnes | +16.6% |
| 2014 | 182,610 tonnes | -5.7% |
| 2015 | 292,010 tonnes | +59.9% |
| 2016 | 290,379 tonnes | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 260,410 tonnes | -10.3% |
| 2018 | 214,180 tonnes | -17.8% |
| 2019 | 269,810 tonnes | +26.0% |
| 2020 | 292,930 tonnes | +8.6% |
| 2021 | 249,130 tonnes | -15.0% |
| 2022 | 316,320 tonnes | +27.0% |
| 2023 | 263,540 tonnes | -16.7% |
| 2024 | 374,130 tonnes | +42.0% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 374,130 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 28,302 tonnes, 13.2× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 756,109 tonnes | 583,486 tonnes | 1.03 million tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 634,548 tonnes | 378,246 tonnes | 1.25 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 509,075 tonnes | 346,650 tonnes | 823,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 262,552 tonnes | 206,560 tonnes | 308,900 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 190,016 tonnes | 160,310 tonnes | 219,310 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 221,298 tonnes | 153,700 tonnes | 292,010 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 299,210 tonnes | 249,130 tonnes | 374,130 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near United States
More reference data data for United States
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 19.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 24.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 20.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 64.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 52.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 133.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 589.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 112.69 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rye production in United States?
- Rye production in United States was 374,130 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 States?
- The highest recorded value was 1.25 million tonnes in 1971.
- What is the lowest rye production recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 153,700 tonnes in 2011.
- How does United States rank for rye production?
- United States ranks 9th out of 66 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rye production rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 104.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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.