Barley production in Serbia
In 2024 Serbia produced 518,761 t of barley, the 39th largest in the world (0.37% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 60%. The record was 553,924 t in 2021. Area harvested: 98,213 ha, yield 5.3 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 518,761 t
- World rank
- 39 of 100
- 10-year change
- +60%
- Record
- 553,924 t
- 2021
Barley in Serbia, 2006–2024 (tonnes)
Serbia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.37%
- 0.22% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 5.3
- world 3.2 (+64%)
- kg per person
- 77.0
- world 17.4
- 10-year change
- +60%
- world −1.7%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | Kyrgyzstan | 611,050 | 0.43% |
| 38 | Slovakia | 595,040 | 0.42% |
| 39 | Serbia | 518,761 | 0.37% |
| 40 | Brazil | 427,956 | 0.30% |
| 41 | South Africa | 374,000 | 0.26% |
Map of world production of barley
Share of the world total; Serbia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 518,761 | −3.6% | 98,213 | 5.28 |
| 2023 | 538,215 | +19% | 108,839 | 4.95 |
| 2022 | 452,001 | −18% | 93,815 | 4.82 |
| 2021 | 553,924 | +13% | 98,495 | 5.62 |
| 2020 | 490,115 | +31% | 106,318 | 4.61 |
| 2019 | 373,340 | −9.0% | 100,118 | 3.73 |
| 2018 | 410,138 | +34% | 105,740 | 3.88 |
| 2017 | 305,493 | −23% | 84,687 | 3.61 |
| 2016 | 395,501 | +9.2% | 91,530 | 4.32 |
| 2015 | 362,205 | +12% | 95,984 | 3.77 |
| 2014 | 323,283 | −11% | 90,803 | 3.56 |
| 2013 | 362,205 | +30% | 90,642 | 4.00 |
| 2012 | 278,367 | −0.3% | 80,803 | 3.45 |
| 2011 | 279,206 | +14% | 77,625 | 3.60 |
| 2010 | 244,268 | −19% | 84,166 | 2.90 |
| 2009 | 302,527 | −12% | 95,377 | 3.17 |
| 2008 | 344,141 | +33% | 92,417 | 3.72 |
| 2007 | 258,998 | −6.0% | 93,844 | 2.76 |
| 2006 | 275,640 | — | 93,520 | 2.95 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 90,240 t USD 18.1 m
- Exporter rank
- 26 of 79
- Imports
- 12,137 t USD 2.9 m
- Importer rank
- 70 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 Serbia?
Serbia produced 518,761 t in 2024, 0.37% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Serbia rank in the world for production of barley?
Serbia ranked 39th of 100 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Russia with 11.7% of the world total.
How has the production of barley in Serbia changed?
It rose by 60% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −1.7% for the world. The record was 553,924 t in 2021.
What is the yield of barley in Serbia?
5.3 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (518,761 t from 98,213 ha), against a world average of 3.2 t/ha.
Does Serbia export or import barley?
In 2024 Serbia reported exports of 90,240 t (USD 18.1 m) and imports of 12,137 t (USD 2.9 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
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.