Sesame seed production in Iraq
Iraq: Sesame seed production was 1,154 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sesame seed production in Iraq, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Iraq recorded 1,154 tonnes for sesame seed production in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 47.6% on the previous year and down 84.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sesame seed production in Iraq peaked at 26,000 tonnes in 2004 and was at its lowest, 782 tonnes, in 2023.
That places Iraq 59th 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 | 8,880 tonnes | 4,530 tonnes | 12,045 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 8,128 tonnes | 4,633 tonnes | 14,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,930 tonnes | 4,400 tonnes | 13,900 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 13,895 tonnes | 13,050 tonnes | 14,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 17,708 tonnes | 4,559 tonnes | 26,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,250 tonnes | 1,957 tonnes | 19,608 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,355 tonnes | 782 tonnes | 5,665 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
- 56 Gambia 1,404 tonnes compare
- 57 Tajikistan 1,181 tonnes compare
- 58 Honduras 1,180 tonnes compare
- 60 El Salvador 964.31 tonnes compare
- 61 Greece 633 tonnes compare
- 62 Dominican Republic 310 tonnes compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is sesame seed production in Iraq?
- Sesame seed production in Iraq was 1,154 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 Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 26,000 tonnes in 2004.
- What is the lowest sesame seed production recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 782 tonnes in 2023.
- How does Iraq rank for sesame seed production?
- Iraq ranks 59th out of 78 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sesame seed production rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 84.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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.