Sesame seed production in Israel
Israel: Sesame seed production was 46.68 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
46.68 tonnes
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
71st
of 79 countries
All-time high
1,700 tonnes
in 1962
All-time low
37 tonnes
in 2009
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Sesame seed production in Israel, 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 sesame seed production in Israel is 46.68 tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.1% on the previous year and down 9.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sesame seed production in Israel peaked at 1,700 tonnes in 1962 and was at its lowest, 37 tonnes, in 2009.
That places Israel 71st out of 79 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.
Sesame seed production in Israel, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,100 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 1,700 tonnes | +54.5% |
| 1963 | 1,400 tonnes | -17.6% |
| 1964 | 1,550 tonnes | +10.7% |
| 1965 | 920 tonnes | -40.6% |
| 1966 | 470 tonnes | -48.9% |
| 1967 | 650 tonnes | +38.3% |
| 1968 | 400 tonnes | -38.5% |
| 1969 | 550 tonnes | +37.5% |
| 1970 | 500 tonnes | -9.1% |
| 1971 | 450 tonnes | -10.0% |
| 1972 | 400 tonnes | -11.1% |
| 1973 | 500 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1974 | 150 tonnes | -70.0% |
| 1975 | 150 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 100 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 1977 | 100 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 100 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 100 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 250 tonnes | +150.0% |
| 1981 | 100 tonnes | -60.0% |
| 1982 | 100 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 100 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 100 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 100 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 100 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 100 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 50 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 1989 | 50 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 50 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 50 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 50 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 50 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 50 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 50 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 50 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 50 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 40 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 1999 | 40 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 40 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 40 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 50 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 2003 | 50.95 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 52.45 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2005 | 45.93 tonnes | -12.4% |
| 2006 | 44.17 tonnes | -3.8% |
| 2007 | 38.63 tonnes | -12.5% |
| 2008 | 38.3 tonnes | -0.9% |
| 2009 | 37 tonnes | -3.4% |
| 2010 | 41.22 tonnes | +11.4% |
| 2011 | 46.15 tonnes | +12.0% |
| 2012 | 52.01 tonnes | +12.7% |
| 2013 | 52.13 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 51.56 tonnes | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 44.9 tonnes | -12.9% |
| 2016 | 49.53 tonnes | +10.3% |
| 2017 | 49.59 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 49.32 tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 48.86 tonnes | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 48.13 tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 46.79 tonnes | -2.8% |
| 2022 | 46.63 tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 46.65 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 46.68 tonnes | +0.1% |
Israel compared with similar countries
- Israel's 46.68 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 46.68 tonnes, 1.0× the median. (11 countries reporting)
- Israel's 46.68 tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4,367 tonnes, 1% of the median. (13 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Sesame seed production in Israel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | +150.0% | 100 tonnes | 250 tonnes |
| 1974 | -70.0% | 500 tonnes | 150 tonnes |
| 1981 | -60.0% | 250 tonnes | 100 tonnes |
| 1962 | +54.5% | 1,100 tonnes | 1,700 tonnes |
| 1988 | -50.0% | 100 tonnes | 50 tonnes |
| 1966 | -48.9% | 920 tonnes | 470 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 971.11 tonnes | 400 tonnes | 1,700 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 255 tonnes | 100 tonnes | 500 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 105 tonnes | 50 tonnes | 250 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 48 tonnes | 40 tonnes | 50 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 43.74 tonnes | 37 tonnes | 52.45 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 48.53 tonnes | 41.22 tonnes | 52.13 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 46.98 tonnes | 46.63 tonnes | 48.13 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Israel
More reference data data for Israel
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0882 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.3364 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.719 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0191 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.719 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2959 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1891 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.104 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sesame seed production in Israel?
- Sesame seed production in Israel was 46.68 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 Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 1,700 tonnes in 1962.
- What is the lowest sesame seed production recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 37 tonnes in 2009.
- How does Israel rank for sesame seed production?
- Israel ranks 71st out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sesame seed production rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Israel 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.