Barley production in Algeria
Algeria: Barley production was 1.35 million metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Barley production in Algeria, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
In 2011, barley production in Algeria stood at 1.35 million metric tons.
That represents a change of down 10.0% on the previous year and up 134.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, barley production in Algeria peaked at 2.20 million metric tons in 2009 and was at its lowest, 129,770 metric tons, in 1966.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 427,914 metric tons | 129,770 metric tons | 818,700 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 473,774 metric tons | 260,309 metric tons | 742,720 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 716,430 metric tons | 389,660 metric tons | 1.33 million metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 846,983 metric tons | 190,892 metric tons | 1.81 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 964,228 metric tons | 163,287 metric tons | 2.20 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.43 million metric tons | 1.35 million metric tons | 1.50 million metric tons | 2 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Algeria
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 41.65 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 14.5% (2025)
- Rural population 11.47 million (2025)
- Rural population growth -0.9% (2025)
- Rural population 24.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.1% (2017)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.1% (2017)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 14.51 (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 14.51 (2025)
- Land under cereal production 2.68 million hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is barley production in Algeria?
- Barley production in Algeria was 1.35 million metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest barley production recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 2.20 million metric tons in 2009.
- What is the lowest barley production recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 129,770 metric tons in 1966.
- How does Algeria rank for barley production?
- Algeria ranks 3rd out of 17 countries with data for 2011.
- Is barley production rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 134.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Barley production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Production data on barley relate to crop harvested for dry grain only. Crop harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.