Barley production in Slovenia
In 2024 Slovenia produced 100,700 t of barley, the 60th largest in the world (0.07% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 12%. The record was 122,180 t in 2020. Area harvested: 20,860 ha, yield 4.8 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 100,700 t
- World rank
- 60 of 100
- 10-year change
- +12%
- Record
- 122,180 t
- 2020
Barley in Slovenia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Slovenia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.07%
- 0.06% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 4.8
- world 3.2 (+50%)
- kg per person
- 47.5
- world 17.4
- 10-year change
- +12%
- world −1.7%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | North Macedonia | 145,149 | 0.10% |
| 59 | Switzerland | 116,806 | 0.08% |
| 60 | Slovenia | 100,700 | 0.07% |
| 61 | Afghanistan | 100,000 | 0.07% |
| 62 | Egypt | 90,000 | 0.06% |
Map of world production of barley
Share of the world total; Slovenia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 100,700 | −0.3% | 20,860 | 4.83 |
| 2023 | 101,050 | −10% | 21,950 | 4.60 |
| 2022 | 112,460 | −5.6% | 22,550 | 4.99 |
| 2021 | 119,130 | −2.5% | 21,860 | 5.45 |
| 2020 | 122,180 | +19% | 22,210 | 5.50 |
| 2019 | 102,480 | +16% | 21,140 | 4.85 |
| 2018 | 88,060 | −10% | 20,990 | 4.20 |
| 2017 | 97,929 | +6.8% | 20,369 | 4.81 |
| 2016 | 91,653 | −1.6% | 19,184 | 4.78 |
| 2015 | 93,174 | +3.9% | 20,110 | 4.63 |
| 2014 | 89,700 | +29% | 18,482 | 4.85 |
| 2013 | 69,303 | −18% | 17,314 | 4.00 |
| 2012 | 84,727 | +6.7% | 17,967 | 4.72 |
| 2011 | 79,386 | −0.9% | 17,477 | 4.54 |
| 2010 | 80,120 | +13% | 18,730 | 4.28 |
| 2009 | 70,793 | −7.8% | 20,089 | 3.52 |
| 2008 | 76,788 | +13% | 19,229 | 3.99 |
| 2007 | 67,904 | +10% | 18,532 | 3.66 |
| 2006 | 61,623 | +0.6% | 17,044 | 3.62 |
| 2005 | 61,239 | +2.5% | 15,451 | 3.96 |
| 2004 | 59,729 | +50% | 15,324 | 3.90 |
| 2003 | 39,733 | −17% | 13,789 | 2.88 |
| 2002 | 48,135 | +8.2% | 12,392 | 3.88 |
| 2001 | 44,490 | +18% | 12,664 | 3.51 |
| 2000 | 37,756 | −8.9% | 11,570 | 3.26 |
| 1999 | 41,454 | −4.5% | 10,935 | 3.79 |
| 1998 | 43,407 | +12% | 10,871 | 3.99 |
| 1997 | 38,834 | −4.4% | 10,828 | 3.59 |
| 1996 | 40,626 | −7.7% | 12,543 | 3.24 |
| 1995 | 44,018 | −0.5% | 12,719 | 3.46 |
| 1994 | 44,250 | +68% | 12,652 | 3.50 |
| 1993 | 26,378 | −0.7% | 9,093 | 2.90 |
| 1992 | 26,559 | — | 8,146 | 3.26 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 34,726 t USD 7.5 m
- Exporter rank
- 33 of 79
- Imports
- 42,998 t USD 10.0 m
- Importer rank
- 54 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 Slovenia?
Slovenia produced 100,700 t in 2024, 0.07% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Slovenia rank in the world for production of barley?
Slovenia ranked 60th of 100 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Russia with 11.7% of the world total.
How has the production of barley in Slovenia changed?
It rose by 12% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −1.7% for the world. The record was 122,180 t in 2020.
What is the yield of barley in Slovenia?
4.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (100,700 t from 20,860 ha), against a world average of 3.2 t/ha.
Does Slovenia export or import barley?
In 2024 Slovenia reported exports of 34,726 t (USD 7.5 m) and imports of 42,998 t (USD 10.0 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.