Barley yields in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Barley yields was 5.94 tonnes per hectare in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
5.94 tonnes per hectare
Change on year
down 3.0%
World rank
9th
of 105 countries
All-time high
6.93 tonnes per hectare
in 2019
All-time low
0.4524 tonnes per hectare
in 1455
Years of data
81
1275–2024
Barley yields in United Kingdom, 1275–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025); Broadberry et al. (2015); Brassley (2000) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes per hectare.
Analysis
In 2024, barley yields in United Kingdom stood at 5.94 tonnes per hectare.
The figure is down 3.0% on the previous year and down 7.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, barley yields in United Kingdom peaked at 6.93 tonnes per hectare in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.4524 tonnes per hectare, in 1455.
That places United Kingdom 9th out of 105 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 81 years of available data.
Barley yields in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | tonnes per hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1275 | 0.6294 tonnes per hectare | — |
| 1305 | 0.631 tonnes per hectare | +0.3% |
| 1355 | 0.4799 tonnes per hectare | -24.0% |
| 1405 | 0.5778 tonnes per hectare | +20.4% |
| 1455 | 0.4524 tonnes per hectare | -21.7% |
| 1555 | 0.4853 tonnes per hectare | +7.3% |
| 1605 | 0.6692 tonnes per hectare | +37.9% |
| 1655 | 0.9614 tonnes per hectare | +43.6% |
| 1705 | 1.06 tonnes per hectare | +10.0% |
| 1755 | 1.43 tonnes per hectare | +34.9% |
| 1805 | 1.54 tonnes per hectare | +7.7% |
| 1855 | 1.6 tonnes per hectare | +4.1% |
| 1865 | 1.6 tonnes per hectare | +0.1% |
| 1887 | 1.96 tonnes per hectare | +22.3% |
| 1912 | 1.96 tonnes per hectare | +0.0% |
| 1932 | 2.02 tonnes per hectare | +3.1% |
| 1944 | 2.37 tonnes per hectare | +17.3% |
| 1961 | 3.26 tonnes per hectare | +37.7% |
| 1962 | 3.64 tonnes per hectare | +11.4% |
| 1963 | 3.52 tonnes per hectare | -3.3% |
| 1964 | 3.69 tonnes per hectare | +5.1% |
| 1965 | 3.75 tonnes per hectare | +1.6% |
| 1966 | 3.52 tonnes per hectare | -6.3% |
| 1967 | 3.78 tonnes per hectare | +7.4% |
| 1968 | 3.44 tonnes per hectare | -8.8% |
| 1969 | 3.59 tonnes per hectare | +4.2% |
| 1970 | 3.36 tonnes per hectare | -6.5% |
| 1971 | 3.74 tonnes per hectare | +11.4% |
| 1972 | 4.04 tonnes per hectare | +8.0% |
| 1973 | 3.97 tonnes per hectare | -1.7% |
| 1974 | 4.12 tonnes per hectare | +3.8% |
| 1975 | 3.63 tonnes per hectare | -12.0% |
| 1976 | 3.5 tonnes per hectare | -3.5% |
| 1977 | 4.39 tonnes per hectare | +25.2% |
| 1978 | 4.19 tonnes per hectare | -4.5% |
| 1979 | 4.11 tonnes per hectare | -2.0% |
| 1980 | 4.43 tonnes per hectare | +7.9% |
| 1981 | 4.4 tonnes per hectare | -0.7% |
| 1982 | 4.93 tonnes per hectare | +12.2% |
| 1983 | 4.65 tonnes per hectare | -5.6% |
| 1984 | 5.59 tonnes per hectare | +20.1% |
| 1985 | 4.95 tonnes per hectare | -11.4% |
| 1986 | 5.22 tonnes per hectare | +5.4% |
| 1987 | 5.04 tonnes per hectare | -3.4% |
| 1988 | 4.64 tonnes per hectare | -8.0% |
| 1989 | 4.88 tonnes per hectare | +5.3% |
| 1990 | 5.21 tonnes per hectare | +6.7% |
| 1991 | 5.47 tonnes per hectare | +5.1% |
| 1992 | 5.67 tonnes per hectare | +3.7% |
| 1993 | 5.19 tonnes per hectare | -8.6% |
| 1994 | 5.38 tonnes per hectare | +3.6% |
| 1995 | 5.73 tonnes per hectare | +6.7% |
| 1996 | 6.11 tonnes per hectare | +6.6% |
| 1997 | 5.76 tonnes per hectare | -5.7% |
| 1998 | 5.29 tonnes per hectare | -8.2% |
| 1999 | 5.58 tonnes per hectare | +5.6% |
| 2000 | 5.76 tonnes per hectare | +3.1% |
| 2001 | 5.35 tonnes per hectare | -7.1% |
| 2002 | 5.57 tonnes per hectare | +4.0% |
| 2003 | 5.91 tonnes per hectare | +6.2% |
| 2004 | 5.76 tonnes per hectare | -2.6% |
| 2005 | 5.86 tonnes per hectare | +1.7% |
| 2006 | 5.95 tonnes per hectare | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 5.66 tonnes per hectare | -4.9% |
| 2008 | 5.95 tonnes per hectare | +5.3% |
| 2009 | 5.83 tonnes per hectare | -2.0% |
| 2010 | 5.7 tonnes per hectare | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 5.66 tonnes per hectare | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 5.51 tonnes per hectare | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 5.85 tonnes per hectare | +6.1% |
| 2014 | 6.4 tonnes per hectare | +9.4% |
| 2015 | 6.69 tonnes per hectare | +4.6% |
| 2016 | 5.93 tonnes per hectare | -11.4% |
| 2017 | 6.09 tonnes per hectare | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 5.72 tonnes per hectare | -6.1% |
| 2019 | 6.93 tonnes per hectare | +21.1% |
| 2020 | 5.85 tonnes per hectare | -15.6% |
| 2021 | 6.05 tonnes per hectare | +3.5% |
| 2022 | 6.69 tonnes per hectare | +10.5% |
| 2023 | 6.12 tonnes per hectare | -8.5% |
| 2024 | 5.94 tonnes per hectare | -3.0% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 5.94 tonnes per hectare is above the median for high income countries, which is 4.43 tonnes per hectare, 1.3× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 5.94 tonnes per hectare is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.82 tonnes per hectare, 1.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1270s | 0.6294 tonnes per hectare | 0.6294 tonnes per hectare | 0.6294 tonnes per hectare | 1 |
| 1300s | 0.631 tonnes per hectare | 0.631 tonnes per hectare | 0.631 tonnes per hectare | 1 |
| 1350s | 0.4799 tonnes per hectare | 0.4799 tonnes per hectare | 0.4799 tonnes per hectare | 1 |
| 1400s | 0.5778 tonnes per hectare | 0.5778 tonnes per hectare | 0.5778 tonnes per hectare | 1 |
| 1450s | 0.4524 tonnes per hectare | 0.4524 tonnes per hectare | 0.4524 tonnes per hectare | 1 |
| 1550s | 0.4853 tonnes per hectare | 0.4853 tonnes per hectare | 0.4853 tonnes per hectare | 1 |
| 1600s | 0.6692 tonnes per hectare | 0.6692 tonnes per hectare | 0.6692 tonnes per hectare | 1 |
| 1650s | 0.9614 tonnes per hectare | 0.9614 tonnes per hectare | 0.9614 tonnes per hectare | 1 |
| 1700s | 1.06 tonnes per hectare | 1.06 tonnes per hectare | 1.06 tonnes per hectare | 1 |
| 1750s | 1.43 tonnes per hectare | 1.43 tonnes per hectare | 1.43 tonnes per hectare | 1 |
| 1800s | 1.54 tonnes per hectare | 1.54 tonnes per hectare | 1.54 tonnes per hectare | 1 |
| 1850s | 1.6 tonnes per hectare | 1.6 tonnes per hectare | 1.6 tonnes per hectare | 1 |
| 1860s | 1.6 tonnes per hectare | 1.6 tonnes per hectare | 1.6 tonnes per hectare | 1 |
| 1880s | 1.96 tonnes per hectare | 1.96 tonnes per hectare | 1.96 tonnes per hectare | 1 |
| 1910s | 1.96 tonnes per hectare | 1.96 tonnes per hectare | 1.96 tonnes per hectare | 1 |
| 1930s | 2.02 tonnes per hectare | 2.02 tonnes per hectare | 2.02 tonnes per hectare | 1 |
| 1940s | 2.37 tonnes per hectare | 2.37 tonnes per hectare | 2.37 tonnes per hectare | 1 |
| 1960s | 3.58 tonnes per hectare | 3.26 tonnes per hectare | 3.78 tonnes per hectare | 9 |
| 1970s | 3.91 tonnes per hectare | 3.36 tonnes per hectare | 4.39 tonnes per hectare | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.87 tonnes per hectare | 4.4 tonnes per hectare | 5.59 tonnes per hectare | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.54 tonnes per hectare | 5.19 tonnes per hectare | 6.11 tonnes per hectare | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.76 tonnes per hectare | 5.35 tonnes per hectare | 5.95 tonnes per hectare | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.05 tonnes per hectare | 5.51 tonnes per hectare | 6.93 tonnes per hectare | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.13 tonnes per hectare | 5.85 tonnes per hectare | 6.69 tonnes per hectare | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for United Kingdom
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0064 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 368.63 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.1852 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1668 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 0.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 0.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is barley yields in United Kingdom?
- Barley yields in United Kingdom was 5.94 tonnes per hectare in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025); Broadberry et al. (2015); Brassley (2000) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest barley yields recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 6.93 tonnes per hectare in 2019.
- What is the lowest barley yields recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4524 tonnes per hectare in 1455.
- How does United Kingdom rank for barley yields?
- United Kingdom ranks 9th out of 105 countries with data for 2024.
- Is barley yields rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025); Broadberry et al. (2015); Brassley (2000) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Barley yields. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Yields are measured in tonnes per hectare.