Sesame seed production in Nicaragua

Nicaragua: Sesame seed production was 1,655 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
1,655 tonnes
Change on year
down 57.2%
World rank
54th
of 78 countries
All-time high
19,223 tonnes
in 1995
All-time low
1,002 tonnes
in 2002
Years of data
63
1961–2023

Sesame seed production in Nicaragua, 1961–2023

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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 Nicaragua is 1,655 tonnes, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 57.2% on the previous year and down 72.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, sesame seed production in Nicaragua peaked at 19,223 tonnes in 1995 and was at its lowest, 1,002 tonnes, in 2002.

Nicaragua ranks 54th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 6,275 tonnes 4,700 tonnes 7,351 tonnes 9
1970s 4,632 tonnes 2,212 tonnes 6,723 tonnes 10
1980s 5,617 tonnes 2,612 tonnes 11,500 tonnes 10
1990s 12,037 tonnes 3,182 tonnes 19,223 tonnes 10
2000s 5,104 tonnes 1,002 tonnes 9,042 tonnes 10
2010s 4,366 tonnes 2,271 tonnes 6,061 tonnes 10
2020s 3,587 tonnes 1,655 tonnes 4,536 tonnes 4

Countries ranked near Nicaragua

  1. 51 Colombia 3,253 tonnes compare
  2. 52 Cote d'Ivoire 3,138 tonnes compare
  3. 53 Togo 1,882 tonnes compare
  4. 55 Taiwan 1,641 tonnes compare
  5. 56 Gambia 1,404 tonnes compare
  6. 57 Tajikistan 1,181 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 79 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is sesame seed production in Nicaragua?
Sesame seed production in Nicaragua was 1,655 tonnes in 2023, 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 Nicaragua?
The highest recorded value was 19,223 tonnes in 1995.
What is the lowest sesame seed production recorded in Nicaragua?
The lowest recorded value was 1,002 tonnes in 2002.
How does Nicaragua rank for sesame seed production?
Nicaragua ranks 54th out of 78 countries with data for 2023.
Is sesame seed production rising or falling in Nicaragua?
Over the last ten years it is down 72.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nicaragua 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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About this data

Indicator
Sesame seed production
Unit
tonnes
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
79 places, 4,362 data points, 1961–2024
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Sesame seed production is measured in tonnes.