Barley production in Tanzania
Tanzania: Barley production was 6,898 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Barley production in Tanzania, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
In 2011, barley production in Tanzania stood at 6,898 metric tons.
That represents a change of down 54.7% on the previous year and down 40.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, barley production in Tanzania peaked at 20,590 metric tons in 2006 and was at its lowest, 91 metric tons, in 1969.
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 | 229.67 metric tons | 91 metric tons | 456 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,438 metric tons | 140 metric tons | 3,050 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 4,630 metric tons | 3,500 metric tons | 5,200 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,320 metric tons | 4,000 metric tons | 6,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 15,112 metric tons | 9,000 metric tons | 20,590 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 11,063 metric tons | 6,898 metric tons | 15,228 metric tons | 2 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Tanzania
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 20.65 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 22.9% (2025)
- Rural population 44.53 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.7% (2025)
- Rural population 63.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.1% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.5% (2024)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 22.91 (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 22.91 (2025)
- Land under cereal production 6.52 million hectares (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is barley production in Tanzania?
- Barley production in Tanzania was 6,898 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest barley production recorded in Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 20,590 metric tons in 2006.
- What is the lowest barley production recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 91 metric tons in 1969.
- How does Tanzania rank for barley production?
- Tanzania ranks 11th out of 17 countries with data for 2011.
- Is barley production rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania 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.