> In 2024 Latvia produced 252,900 t of barley, the 48th largest in the world (0.18% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 40%.

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# Barley production in Latvia

In 2024 Latvia produced 252,900 t of barley, the 48th largest in the world (0.18% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 40%. The record was 481,100 t in 1994. Area harvested: 84,600 ha, yield 3.0 t/ha.

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Production, 2024252,900 t
World rank48 of 100
10-year change−40%
Record481,100 t1994

## Barley in Latvia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)

## Latvia compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.18%0.29% in 2014
Yield, t/ha3.0world 3.2 (−7.3%)
kg per person135world 17.4
10-year change−40%world −1.7%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 46 | [Belgium](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/belgium/) | 300,910 | 0.21% |
| 47 | [Tunisia](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/tunisia/) | 300,000 | 0.21% |
| 48 | **Latvia** | 252,900 | 0.18% |
| 49 | [Peru](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/peru/) | 244,114 | 0.17% |
| 50 | [Netherlands](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/netherlands/) | 235,710 | 0.17% |

[Full ranking of 100 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/)

### Map of world production of barley

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Share of the world total; Latvia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 252,900 | +8.6% | 84,600 | 2.99 |
| 2023 | 232,900 | −17% | 83,600 | 2.79 |
| 2022 | 281,600 | +30% | 76,800 | 3.67 |
| 2021 | 215,800 | −30% | 74,600 | 2.89 |
| 2020 | 308,800 | +1.1% | 84,400 | 3.66 |
| 2019 | 305,400 | −0.3% | 86,800 | 3.52 |
| 2018 | 306,300 | +27% | 118,300 | 2.59 |
| 2017 | 240,900 | −15% | 70,300 | 3.43 |
| 2016 | 283,200 | −26% | 94,400 | 3.00 |
| 2015 | 385,100 | −8.0% | 99,300 | 3.88 |
| 2014 | 418,800 | +80% | 118,200 | 3.54 |
| 2013 | 232,600 | −6.4% | 84,400 | 2.76 |
| 2012 | 248,600 | +5.0% | 86,300 | 2.88 |
| 2011 | 236,700 | +3.6% | 95,900 | 2.47 |
| 2010 | 228,400 | −14% | 100,400 | 2.27 |
| 2009 | 265,400 | −14% | 104,600 | 2.54 |
| 2008 | 307,100 | −12% | 131,200 | 2.34 |
| 2007 | 350,500 | +14% | 145,300 | 2.41 |
| 2006 | 307,000 | −16% | 154,200 | 1.99 |
| 2005 | 365,800 | +29% | 148,700 | 2.46 |
| 2004 | 283,500 | +15% | 127,300 | 2.23 |
| 2003 | 246,600 | −6.0% | 132,600 | 1.86 |
| 2002 | 262,400 | +14% | 136,900 | 1.92 |
| 2001 | 231,100 | −11% | 130,300 | 1.77 |
| 2000 | 261,100 | +12% | 134,900 | 1.94 |
| 1999 | 232,600 | −28% | 147,300 | 1.58 |
| 1998 | 321,700 | −11% | 173,400 | 1.86 |
| 1997 | 359,800 | −3.1% | 194,500 | 1.85 |
| 1996 | 371,500 | +31% | 178,400 | 2.08 |
| 1995 | 284,000 | −41% | 203,300 | 1.40 |
| 1994 | 481,100 | +5.6% | 266,500 | 1.81 |
| 1993 | 455,500 | +5.1% | 275,300 | 1.65 |
| 1992 | 433,500 | — | 350,400 | 1.24 |

## Trade, 2024

Exports155,152 t USD 32.5 m
Exporter rank21 of 79
Imports26,842 t USD 5.9 m
Importer rank59 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](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of barley in Latvia?

Latvia produced 252,900 t in 2024, 0.18% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Latvia rank in the world for production of barley?

Latvia ranked 48th of 100 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Russia with 11.7% of the world total.

### How has the production of barley in Latvia changed?

It fell by 40% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −1.7% for the world. The record was 481,100 t in 1994.

### What is the yield of barley in Latvia?

3.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (252,900 t from 84,600 ha), against a world average of 3.2 t/ha.

### Does Latvia export or import barley?

In 2024 Latvia reported exports of 155,152 t (USD 32.5 m) and imports of 26,842 t (USD 5.9 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

[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/russia/)[Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/australia/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/germany/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/france/)[Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/canada/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/turkey/)[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/spain/)[United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/united-kingdom/)[Ukraine](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/ukraine/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/argentina/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/iran/)[Kazakhstan](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/kazakhstan/)
[All countries producing barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/)

## Other products of Latvia

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/latvia/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/latvia/)[Oats](https://husfarm.com/production/oats/latvia/)[Rapeseed](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/latvia/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/latvia/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/latvia/)[Rye](https://husfarm.com/production/rye/latvia/)[Peas, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/peas-dry/latvia/)[Broad beans and horse beans, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/broad-beans-and-horse-beans-dry/latvia/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/latvia/)[Cheese from whole cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/latvia/)[Rapeseed or canola oil, crude](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed-or-canola-oil/latvia/)
[Agricultural production in Latvia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/latvia/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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