Banana production in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Banana production was 327 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
327 tonnes
Change on year
up 2.2%
World rank
119th
of 152 countries
All-time high
833 tonnes
in 1979
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Banana production in United Arab Emirates, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for banana production in United Arab Emirates is 327 tonnes, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 2.2% on the previous year and up 68.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, banana production in United Arab Emirates peaked at 833 tonnes in 1979 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
That places United Arab Emirates 119th out of 152 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Banana production in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1963 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1964 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1965 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1966 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1967 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1968 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1969 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1970 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1971 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1972 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1973 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1974 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1975 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1976 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1977 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1978 | 808 tonnes | — |
| 1979 | 833 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1980 | 356 tonnes | -57.3% |
| 1981 | 285 tonnes | -19.9% |
| 1982 | 39 tonnes | -86.3% |
| 1983 | 46 tonnes | +17.9% |
| 1984 | 84 tonnes | +82.6% |
| 1985 | 60 tonnes | -28.6% |
| 1986 | 95 tonnes | +58.3% |
| 1987 | 149 tonnes | +56.8% |
| 1988 | 164 tonnes | +10.1% |
| 1989 | 89 tonnes | -45.7% |
| 1990 | 97 tonnes | +9.0% |
| 1991 | 116 tonnes | +19.6% |
| 1992 | 129 tonnes | +11.2% |
| 1993 | 127 tonnes | -1.6% |
| 1994 | 138 tonnes | +8.7% |
| 1995 | 142 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1996 | 141 tonnes | -0.7% |
| 1997 | 138 tonnes | -2.1% |
| 1998 | 154 tonnes | +11.6% |
| 1999 | 136 tonnes | -11.7% |
| 2000 | 144 tonnes | +5.9% |
| 2001 | 133 tonnes | -7.6% |
| 2002 | 131 tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2003 | 171 tonnes | +30.5% |
| 2004 | 185 tonnes | +8.2% |
| 2005 | 200 tonnes | +8.1% |
| 2006 | 170 tonnes | -15.0% |
| 2007 | 170 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 170 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 180 tonnes | +5.9% |
| 2010 | 186.85 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2011 | 188 tonnes | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 188.7 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 191.02 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 194.27 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 197.41 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 210.5 tonnes | +6.6% |
| 2017 | 318.67 tonnes | +51.4% |
| 2018 | 278 tonnes | -12.8% |
| 2019 | 278 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 700 tonnes | +151.8% |
| 2021 | 261 tonnes | -62.7% |
| 2022 | 259 tonnes | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 320 tonnes | +23.6% |
| 2024 | 327 tonnes | +2.2% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 327 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 10.18 tonnes, 32.1× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 327 tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 26,812 tonnes, 1% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Banana production in United Arab Emirates changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +151.8% | 278 tonnes | 700 tonnes |
| 1982 | -86.3% | 285 tonnes | 39 tonnes |
| 1984 | +82.6% | 46 tonnes | 84 tonnes |
| 2021 | -62.7% | 700 tonnes | 261 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 164.1 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 833 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 136.7 tonnes | 39 tonnes | 356 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 131.8 tonnes | 97 tonnes | 154 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 165.4 tonnes | 131 tonnes | 200 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 223.14 tonnes | 186.85 tonnes | 318.67 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 373.4 tonnes | 259 tonnes | 700 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 116 Maldives 686.52 tonnes compare
- 117 Zambia 683.84 tonnes compare
- 118 East Timor 559.59 tonnes compare
- 120 Solomon Islands 320.13 tonnes compare
- 121 Tuvalu 293.52 tonnes compare
- 122 French Polynesia 283.48 tonnes compare
More reference data data for United Arab Emirates
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0407 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4839 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.6291 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.6291 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1364 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0486 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0008 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is banana production in United Arab Emirates?
- Banana production in United Arab Emirates was 327 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest banana production recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 833 tonnes in 1979.
- What is the lowest banana production recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for banana production?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 119th out of 152 countries with data for 2024.
- Is banana production rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 68.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Banana production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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