Sesame seed production in Jordan
Jordan: Sesame seed production was 45.27 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sesame seed production in Jordan, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Jordan recorded 45.27 tonnes for sesame seed production in 2024.
That represents a change of down 6.1% on the previous year and up 182.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sesame seed production in Jordan peaked at 2,200 tonnes in 1961 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2019.
That places Jordan 71st 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 | 1,197 tonnes | 181 tonnes | 2,200 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 128.8 tonnes | 7 tonnes | 307 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 53.8 tonnes | 20 tonnes | 128 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 140.9 tonnes | 12 tonnes | 301 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 70.4 tonnes | 4 tonnes | 218 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 37.7 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 118 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 54.75 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 139 tonnes | 5 |
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More reference data data for Jordan
- Spring temperature anomalies -1.5 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.2005 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.5 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.3276 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.7824 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 140.45 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sesame seed production in Jordan?
- Sesame seed production in Jordan was 45.27 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 Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 2,200 tonnes in 1961.
- What is the lowest sesame seed production recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2019.
- How does Jordan rank for sesame seed production?
- Jordan ranks 71st out of 78 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sesame seed production rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 182.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan 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.