Libya produced 65 thousand tonnes of Barley in 2024, a -36.3% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 5,130 hg/ha, 79% below the Africa average of 24,743 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 102 | 5,469 | 186.5 |
| 2011 | 98.1 | 5,096 | 192.6 |
| 2012 | 98 | 5,116 | 191.6 |
| 2013 | 97 | 4,850 | 200 |
| 2014 | 95 | 4,965 | 191.4 |
| 2015 | 85 | 5,064 | 167.8 |
| 2016 | 90 | 5,079 | 177.2 |
| 2017 | 60 | 5,084 | 118 |
| 2018 | 70 | 5,074 | 138 |
| 2019 | 70 | 5,138 | 136.2 |
| 2020 | 70 | 5,107 | 137.1 |
| 2021 | 70 | 5,130 | 136.5 |
| 2022 | 70 | 5,125 | 136.6 |
| 2023 | 68 | 5,131 | 132.5 |
| 2024 | 65 | 5,130 | 126.7 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.