> 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%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/barley/north-macedonia/

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# 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.

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Production, 2024145,149 t
World rank58 of 100
10-year change−5.2%
Record162,779 t2008

## Barley in North Macedonia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)

## North Macedonia compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.10%0.11% in 2014
Yield, t/ha3.2world 3.2 (+0.6%)
kg per person79.6world 17.4
10-year change−5.2%world −1.7%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 56 | [Iraq](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/iraq/) | 164,495 | 0.12% |
| 57 | [Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/uzbekistan/) | 157,985 | 0.11% |
| 58 | **North Macedonia** | 145,149 | 0.10% |
| 59 | [Switzerland](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/switzerland/) | 116,806 | 0.08% |
| 60 | [Slovenia](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/slovenia/) | 100,700 | 0.07% |

[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; 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

Exports25,948 t USD 4.8 m
Exporter rank35 of 79
Imports1,202 t USD 434,000
Importer rank86 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 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

[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 North Macedonia

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[Agricultural production in North Macedonia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/north-macedonia/)

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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