Ethiopia produced 2,517.3 thousand tonnes of Barley in 2024, a 32.4% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 23,548 hg/ha, 5% below the Africa average of 24,743 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,901.7 | 14,613 | 1,301.3 |
| 2011 | 1,816.1 | 15,024 | 1,208.8 |
| 2012 | 1,901.8 | 15,972 | 1,190.8 |
| 2013 | 2,048.2 | 17,022 | 1,203.3 |
| 2014 | 2,060.7 | 17,673 | 1,166.1 |
| 2015 | 2,064.2 | 17,667 | 1,168.4 |
| 2016 | 2,221.1 | 18,964 | 1,171.2 |
| 2017 | 2,230 | 18,987 | 1,174.5 |
| 2018 | 1,969.2 | 19,353 | 1,017.5 |
| 2019 | 2,378 | 25,012 | 950.7 |
| 2020 | 2,621.8 | 22,908 | 1,144.5 |
| 2021 | 2,504.4 | 21,772 | 1,150.3 |
| 2022 | 2,183.6 | 22,211 | 983.1 |
| 2023 | 2,436.6 | 22,300 | 1,092.6 |
| 2024 | 2,517.3 | 23,548 | 1,069 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.