Barley production in North Macedonia
In 2024 North Macedonia produced 145,149 t of barley, the 58th largest in the world (0.10% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 5.2%. The record was 162,779 t in 2008. Area harvested: 44,739 ha, yield 3.2 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 145,149 t
- World rank
- 58 of 100
- 10-year change
- −5.2%
- Record
- 162,779 t
- 2008
Barley in North Macedonia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
North Macedonia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.10%
- 0.11% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 3.2
- world 3.2 (+0.6%)
- kg per person
- 79.6
- world 17.4
- 10-year change
- −5.2%
- world −1.7%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | Iraq | 164,495 | 0.12% |
| 57 | Uzbekistan | 157,985 | 0.11% |
| 58 | North Macedonia | 145,149 | 0.10% |
| 59 | Switzerland | 116,806 | 0.08% |
| 60 | Slovenia | 100,700 | 0.07% |
Map of world production of barley
Share of the world total; North Macedonia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 145,149 | +0.1% | 44,739 | 3.24 |
| 2023 | 145,019 | +5.3% | 45,580 | 3.18 |
| 2022 | 137,691 | −9.1% | 45,429 | 3.03 |
| 2021 | 151,435 | +2.5% | 47,683 | 3.18 |
| 2020 | 147,711 | +6.7% | 44,995 | 3.28 |
| 2019 | 138,453 | +6.5% | 43,941 | 3.15 |
| 2018 | 130,028 | +39% | 42,331 | 3.07 |
| 2017 | 93,666 | −35% | 43,816 | 2.14 |
| 2016 | 144,832 | +42% | 41,297 | 3.51 |
| 2015 | 101,677 | −34% | 41,160 | 2.47 |
| 2014 | 153,055 | +22% | 41,157 | 3.72 |
| 2013 | 125,565 | +39% | 41,944 | 2.99 |
| 2012 | 90,384 | −30% | 41,057 | 2.20 |
| 2011 | 129,509 | +2.5% | 41,096 | 3.15 |
| 2010 | 126,315 | −14% | 42,802 | 2.95 |
| 2009 | 146,372 | −10% | 48,622 | 3.01 |
| 2008 | 162,779 | +53% | 47,351 | 3.44 |
| 2007 | 106,635 | −21% | 47,767 | 2.23 |
| 2006 | 135,053 | −1.3% | 47,881 | 2.82 |
| 2005 | 136,891 | −8.7% | 50,341 | 2.72 |
| 2004 | 149,963 | +80% | 44,802 | 3.35 |
| 2003 | 83,245 | −35% | 46,540 | 1.79 |
| 2002 | 128,430 | +40% | 48,390 | 2.65 |
| 2001 | 91,500 | −17% | 49,000 | 1.87 |
| 2000 | 110,145 | −13% | 49,765 | 2.21 |
| 1999 | 126,574 | −11% | 50,289 | 2.52 |
| 1998 | 141,879 | +18% | 53,541 | 2.65 |
| 1997 | 119,950 | +23% | 50,936 | 2.35 |
| 1996 | 97,792 | −36% | 48,916 | 2.00 |
| 1995 | 152,449 | +2.0% | 54,874 | 2.78 |
| 1994 | 149,424 | +44% | 59,697 | 2.50 |
| 1993 | 103,454 | −19% | 56,424 | 1.83 |
| 1992 | 127,350 | — | 55,421 | 2.30 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 25,948 t USD 4.8 m
- Exporter rank
- 35 of 79
- Imports
- 1,202 t USD 434,000
- Importer rank
- 86 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 North Macedonia?
North Macedonia produced 145,149 t in 2024, 0.10% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does North Macedonia rank in the world for production of barley?
North Macedonia ranked 58th of 100 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Russia with 11.7% of the world total.
How has the production of barley in North Macedonia changed?
It fell by 5.2% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −1.7% for the world. The record was 162,779 t in 2008.
What is the yield of barley in North Macedonia?
3.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (145,149 t from 44,739 ha), against a world average of 3.2 t/ha.
Does North Macedonia export or import barley?
In 2024 North Macedonia reported exports of 25,948 t (USD 4.8 m) and imports of 1,202 t (USD 434,000), 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.