Sesame seed production in Iran
Iran: Sesame seed production was 29,000 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sesame seed production in Iran, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Iran recorded 29,000 tonnes for sesame seed production in 2024.
That represents a change of down 9.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sesame seed production in Iran peaked at 69,343 tonnes in 2013 and was at its lowest, 3,000 tonnes, in 1972.
Iran ranks 26th of 78 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 | 6,889 tonnes | 6,000 tonnes | 8,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 4,200 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 6,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 13,034 tonnes | 5,000 tonnes | 18,987 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 20,305 tonnes | 8,821 tonnes | 26,702 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 29,521 tonnes | 19,072 tonnes | 51,300 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 42,379 tonnes | 28,000 tonnes | 69,343 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 29,000 tonnes | 29,000 tonnes | 29,000 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is sesame seed production in Iran?
- Sesame seed production in Iran was 29,000 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 Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 69,343 tonnes in 2013.
- What is the lowest sesame seed production recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,000 tonnes in 1972.
- How does Iran rank for sesame seed production?
- Iran ranks 26th out of 78 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sesame seed production rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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.