Sesame seed production in Syria
Syria: Sesame seed production was 11,958 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sesame seed production in Syria, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Syria recorded 11,958 tonnes for sesame seed production in 2024.
That represents a change of up 27.5% on the previous year and up 529.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sesame seed production in Syria peaked at 24,778 tonnes in 1980 and was at its lowest, 317 tonnes, in 2013.
That places Syria 34th out of 78 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6,214 tonnes | 4,200 tonnes | 9,300 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 11,898 tonnes | 2,840 tonnes | 19,028 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 13,561 tonnes | 6,400 tonnes | 24,778 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 7,821 tonnes | 2,872 tonnes | 13,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,883 tonnes | 2,822 tonnes | 7,643 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,614 tonnes | 317 tonnes | 4,857 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 10,500 tonnes | 7,910 tonnes | 11,958 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is sesame seed production in Syria?
- Sesame seed production in Syria was 11,958 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 Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 24,778 tonnes in 1980.
- What is the lowest sesame seed production recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 317 tonnes in 2013.
- How does Syria rank for sesame seed production?
- Syria ranks 34th out of 78 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sesame seed production rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 529.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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.