Barley production in Croatia
In 2024 Croatia produced 301,390 t of barley, the 45th largest in the world (0.21% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 72%. The record was 325,520 t in 2020. Area harvested: 60,210 ha, yield 5.0 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 301,390 t
- World rank
- 45 of 100
- 10-year change
- +72%
- Record
- 325,520 t
- 2020
Barley in Croatia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Croatia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.21%
- 0.12% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 5.0
- world 3.2 (+55%)
- kg per person
- 77.8
- world 17.4
- 10-year change
- +72%
- world −1.7%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | Greece | 333,170 | 0.23% |
| 44 | Estonia | 315,200 | 0.22% |
| 45 | Croatia | 301,390 | 0.21% |
| 46 | Belgium | 300,910 | 0.21% |
| 47 | Tunisia | 300,000 | 0.21% |
Map of world production of barley
Share of the world total; Croatia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 301,390 | +2.7% | 60,210 | 5.01 |
| 2023 | 293,410 | −8.9% | 72,630 | 4.04 |
| 2022 | 321,900 | +3.9% | 63,070 | 5.10 |
| 2021 | 309,770 | −4.8% | 56,480 | 5.48 |
| 2020 | 325,520 | +17% | 66,330 | 4.91 |
| 2019 | 278,600 | +21% | 53,660 | 5.19 |
| 2018 | 230,170 | −12% | 50,990 | 4.51 |
| 2017 | 260,426 | −1.0% | 53,950 | 4.83 |
| 2016 | 263,165 | +36% | 56,483 | 4.66 |
| 2015 | 193,451 | +10% | 43,700 | 4.43 |
| 2014 | 175,592 | −13% | 46,160 | 3.80 |
| 2013 | 201,339 | −15% | 53,796 | 3.74 |
| 2012 | 235,778 | +22% | 56,905 | 4.14 |
| 2011 | 193,961 | +13% | 48,318 | 4.01 |
| 2010 | 172,359 | −29% | 52,524 | 3.28 |
| 2009 | 243,609 | −13% | 59,584 | 4.09 |
| 2008 | 279,106 | +24% | 65,536 | 4.26 |
| 2007 | 225,265 | +4.6% | 59,000 | 3.82 |
| 2006 | 215,262 | +32% | 59,159 | 3.64 |
| 2005 | 162,530 | −32% | 50,341 | 3.23 |
| 2004 | 237,603 | +48% | 67,538 | 3.52 |
| 2003 | 160,203 | −22% | 65,001 | 2.46 |
| 2002 | 206,478 | +7.5% | 61,165 | 3.38 |
| 2001 | 192,067 | +6.9% | 61,267 | 3.13 |
| 2000 | 179,652 | +44% | 55,511 | 3.24 |
| 1999 | 124,890 | −13% | 44,517 | 2.81 |
| 1998 | 143,510 | +32% | 42,737 | 3.36 |
| 1997 | 108,496 | +23% | 33,759 | 3.21 |
| 1996 | 88,091 | −15% | 31,034 | 2.84 |
| 1995 | 103,281 | −4.2% | 32,518 | 3.18 |
| 1994 | 107,810 | −14% | 36,225 | 2.98 |
| 1993 | 125,671 | +18% | 36,605 | 3.43 |
| 1992 | 106,811 | — | 32,873 | 3.25 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 146,418 t USD 33.1 m
- Exporter rank
- 23 of 79
- Imports
- 55,785 t USD 12.1 m
- Importer rank
- 48 of 132
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of barley in Croatia?
Croatia produced 301,390 t in 2024, 0.21% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Croatia rank in the world for production of barley?
Croatia ranked 45th of 100 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Russia with 11.7% of the world total.
How has the production of barley in Croatia changed?
It rose by 72% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −1.7% for the world. The record was 325,520 t in 2020.
What is the yield of barley in Croatia?
5.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (301,390 t from 60,210 ha), against a world average of 3.2 t/ha.
Does Croatia export or import barley?
In 2024 Croatia reported exports of 146,418 t (USD 33.1 m) and imports of 55,785 t (USD 12.1 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.