Sesame seed production in Japan
Japan: Sesame seed production was 13.93 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sesame seed production in Japan, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sesame seed production in Japan is 13.93, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and down 1.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sesame seed production in Japan peaked at 5,020 in 1961 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1991.
That places Japan 75th 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 Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5,020 | — |
| 1962 | 4,890 | -2.6% |
| 1963 | 4,660 | -4.7% |
| 1964 | 4,260 | -8.6% |
| 1965 | 3,770 | -11.5% |
| 1966 | 3,440 | -8.8% |
| 1967 | 2,900 | -15.7% |
| 1968 | 1,000 | -65.5% |
| 1969 | 350 | -65.0% |
| 1970 | 570 | +62.9% |
| 1971 | 450 | -21.1% |
| 1972 | 330 | -26.7% |
| 1973 | 240 | -27.3% |
| 1974 | 300 | +25.0% |
| 1975 | 300 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 300 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 300 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 300 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 300 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 300 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 280 | -6.7% |
| 1982 | 280 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 280 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 250 | -10.7% |
| 1985 | 220 | -12.0% |
| 1986 | 209 | -5.0% |
| 1987 | 274 | +31.1% |
| 1988 | 300 | +9.5% |
| 1989 | 200 | -33.3% |
| 1990 | 100 | -50.0% |
| 1991 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 8.66 | — |
| 2000 | 10.74 | +24.0% |
| 2001 | 12.37 | +15.2% |
| 2002 | 13.78 | +11.4% |
| 2003 | 65 | +371.7% |
| 2004 | 14.34 | -77.9% |
| 2005 | 11.79 | -17.8% |
| 2006 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2007 | 9.21 | — |
| 2008 | 9.8 | +6.4% |
| 2009 | 11.3 | +15.3% |
| 2010 | 11.18 | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 11.05 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 10.93 | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 10.8 | -1.2% |
| 2014 | 14.18 | +31.3% |
| 2015 | 14.8 | +4.4% |
| 2016 | 13.26 | -10.4% |
| 2017 | 14.08 | +6.2% |
| 2018 | 14.05 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 13.8 | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 13.97 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 13.94 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 13.9 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 13.94 | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 13.93 | -0.1% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 13.93 is below the median for high income countries, which is 46.68, 30% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
- Japan's 13.93 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 14,788, 0% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Sesame seed production in Japan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +371.7% | 13.78 | 65 |
| 1991 | -100.0% | 100 | 0 |
| 2006 | -100.0% | 11.79 | 0 |
| 2004 | -77.9% | 65 | 14.34 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,366 | 350 | 5,020 | 9 |
| 1970s | 339 | 240 | 570 | 10 |
| 1980s | 259.3 | 200 | 300 | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.87 | 0 | 100 | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.83 | 0 | 65 | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.81 | 10.8 | 14.8 | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.94 | 13.9 | 13.97 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Japan
More reference data data for Japan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.981 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3629 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 4.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 23.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.98 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sesame seed production in Japan?
- Sesame seed production in Japan was 13.93 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest sesame seed production recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 5,020 in 1961.
- What is the lowest sesame seed production recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1991.
- How does Japan rank for sesame seed production?
- Japan ranks 75th out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sesame seed production rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Sesame seed production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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