Sesame seed production in El Salvador
El Salvador: Sesame seed production was 964.31 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sesame seed production in El Salvador, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, sesame seed production in El Salvador stood at 964.31 tonnes.
That represents a change of up 26.6% on the previous year and down 75.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sesame seed production in El Salvador peaked at 15,000 tonnes in 1985 and was at its lowest, 614 tonnes, in 2016.
That places El Salvador 60th out of 78 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,222 tonnes | 900 tonnes | 4,900 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 3,297 tonnes | 1,400 tonnes | 7,135 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 9,532 tonnes | 3,709 tonnes | 15,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 10,318 tonnes | 7,360 tonnes | 12,500 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,955 tonnes | 1,008 tonnes | 8,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,765 tonnes | 614 tonnes | 3,908 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,008 tonnes | 761.99 tonnes | 1,250 tonnes | 5 |
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- Winter temperature anomalies 1.22 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is sesame seed production in El Salvador?
- Sesame seed production in El Salvador was 964.31 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 sesame seed production recorded in El Salvador?
- The highest recorded value was 15,000 tonnes in 1985.
- What is the lowest sesame seed production recorded in El Salvador?
- The lowest recorded value was 614 tonnes in 2016.
- How does El Salvador rank for sesame seed production?
- El Salvador ranks 60th out of 78 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sesame seed production rising or falling in El Salvador?
- Over the last ten years it is down 75.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this El Salvador 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 Sesame seed production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Sesame seed production is measured in tonnes.