In 2024 India produced about 1,699 thousand tonnes of barley from 551 thousand hectares, an average yield of 3,082 kg per hectare. That is down 7% on ten years earlier. Yield per hectare has risen 13% over the same period. The highest output on record was in 1968 (3,504 thousand tonnes).
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India against the world
Among the 21 countries that each grow at least 1% of the world's barley, India ranks 14 of 21 for yield in 2024, at 3,082 kg per hectare. The world average is 3,224 kg per hectare. Germany leads at 6,392 kg per hectare.
| # | Country | Yield (kg/ha) | Share of world output |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 6,392 | 7.5% |
| 2 | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 5,939 | 5.0% |
| 3 | Denmark | 5,497 | 2.2% |
| 4 | Hungary | 5,450 | 1.1% |
| 5 | France | 5,347 | 6.8% |
| 6 | Czechia | 5,271 | 1.2% |
| 7 | Poland | 4,257 | 2.1% |
| 8 | Romania | 4,149 | 1.6% |
| 9 | United States of America | 4,127 | 2.2% |
| 10 | Argentina | 3,931 | 3.6% |
| 11 | Ukraine | 3,801 | 3.7% |
| 12 | Canada | 3,402 | 5.7% |
| 13 | Spain | 3,286 | 5.2% |
| 14 | India | 3,082 | 1.2% |
| 15 | Australia | 2,871 | 9.3% |
How does your barley yield compare?
Averages are national figures and depend on irrigation, variety and season. Your own field can be well above or below them.
Source: FAO, FAOSTAT crops and livestock products (CC BY 4.0). National totals for India, including FAO estimates; they can differ from Indian ministry releases.