Rye production in United States
United States: Rye production was 374,130 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
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 8th 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 | 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 |
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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 8th out of 65 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.