Cereal production in Iraq
Iraq: Cereal production was 5.22 million metric tons in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
5.22 million metric tons
Change on year
up 40.3%
World rank
54th
of 181 countries
All-time high
9.35 million metric tons
in 2020
All-time low
904,480 metric tons
in 2000
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Cereal production in Iraq, 1961–2023
Source: FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cereal production in Iraq is 5.22 million metric tons, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 40.3% on the previous year and down 24.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cereal production in Iraq peaked at 9.35 million metric tons in 2020 and was at its lowest, 904,480 metric tons, in 2000.
That places Iraq 54th out of 181 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cereal production in Iraq, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.85 million metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 2.33 million metric tons | +26.3% |
| 1963 | 1.43 million metric tons | -38.6% |
| 1964 | 1.63 million metric tons | +13.8% |
| 1965 | 2.01 million metric tons | +23.1% |
| 1966 | 1.86 million metric tons | -7.4% |
| 1967 | 2.05 million metric tons | +10.4% |
| 1968 | 2.90 million metric tons | +41.3% |
| 1969 | 2.47 million metric tons | -14.7% |
| 1970 | 2.11 million metric tons | -14.6% |
| 1971 | 1.59 million metric tons | -24.8% |
| 1972 | 3.90 million metric tons | +145.6% |
| 1973 | 1.60 million metric tons | -58.9% |
| 1974 | 1.96 million metric tons | +22.3% |
| 1975 | 1.37 million metric tons | -30.0% |
| 1976 | 2.11 million metric tons | +53.7% |
| 1977 | 1.44 million metric tons | -31.5% |
| 1978 | 1.78 million metric tons | +23.2% |
| 1979 | 1.48 million metric tons | -16.8% |
| 1980 | 1.89 million metric tons | +27.8% |
| 1981 | 2.04 million metric tons | +7.6% |
| 1982 | 2.07 million metric tons | +1.5% |
| 1983 | 1.82 million metric tons | -11.8% |
| 1984 | 1.10 million metric tons | -39.6% |
| 1985 | 2.93 million metric tons | +166.5% |
| 1986 | 2.28 million metric tons | -22.2% |
| 1987 | 1.73 million metric tons | -24.2% |
| 1988 | 2.59 million metric tons | +49.9% |
| 1989 | 1.50 million metric tons | -42.2% |
| 1990 | 3.45 million metric tons | +130.8% |
| 1991 | 2.67 million metric tons | -22.6% |
| 1992 | 2.96 million metric tons | +10.7% |
| 1993 | 3.24 million metric tons | +9.5% |
| 1994 | 2.83 million metric tons | -12.6% |
| 1995 | 2.54 million metric tons | -10.2% |
| 1996 | 3.00 million metric tons | +18.3% |
| 1997 | 2.22 million metric tons | -26.3% |
| 1998 | 2.43 million metric tons | +9.8% |
| 1999 | 1.60 million metric tons | -34.0% |
| 2000 | 904,480 metric tons | -43.6% |
| 2001 | 1.82 million metric tons | +101.1% |
| 2002 | 4.12 million metric tons | +126.8% |
| 2003 | 3.52 million metric tons | -14.6% |
| 2004 | 3.32 million metric tons | -5.8% |
| 2005 | 3.71 million metric tons | +11.8% |
| 2006 | 3.79 million metric tons | +2.1% |
| 2007 | 3.75 million metric tons | -0.9% |
| 2008 | 2.23 million metric tons | -40.7% |
| 2009 | 2.65 million metric tons | +19.1% |
| 2010 | 4.36 million metric tons | +64.6% |
| 2011 | 4.27 million metric tons | -2.1% |
| 2012 | 4.79 million metric tons | +12.2% |
| 2013 | 6.95 million metric tons | +45.1% |
| 2014 | 7.45 million metric tons | +7.2% |
| 2015 | 3.58 million metric tons | -52.0% |
| 2016 | 4.19 million metric tons | +17.0% |
| 2017 | 4.00 million metric tons | -4.5% |
| 2018 | 2.63 million metric tons | -34.2% |
| 2019 | 7.49 million metric tons | +184.3% |
| 2020 | 9.35 million metric tons | +24.9% |
| 2021 | 5.65 million metric tons | -39.5% |
| 2022 | 3.72 million metric tons | -34.1% |
| 2023 | 5.22 million metric tons | +40.3% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 5.22 million metric tons is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.47 million metric tons, 3.6× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 5.22 million metric tons is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 333,672 metric tons, 15.7× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.06 million metric tons | 1.43 million metric tons | 2.90 million metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.94 million metric tons | 1.37 million metric tons | 3.90 million metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.99 million metric tons | 1.10 million metric tons | 2.93 million metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.70 million metric tons | 1.60 million metric tons | 3.45 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.98 million metric tons | 904,480 metric tons | 4.12 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.97 million metric tons | 2.63 million metric tons | 7.49 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.99 million metric tons | 3.72 million metric tons | 9.35 million metric tons | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
- 51 Lithuania 5.63 million metric tons compare
- 52 Madagascar 5.39 million metric tons compare
- 53 Guinea 5.39 million metric tons compare
- 55 Burkina Faso 5.21 million metric tons compare
- 56 Kenya 5.15 million metric tons compare
- 57 South Korea 5.13 million metric tons compare
More agriculture & rural data for Iraq
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -8.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0341 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 184.67 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.94 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3006 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 3.4% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 3.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2016)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.1% (2014)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cereal production in Iraq?
- Cereal production in Iraq was 5.22 million metric tons in 2023, according to FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest cereal production recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 9.35 million metric tons in 2020.
- What is the lowest cereal production recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 904,480 metric tons in 2000.
- How does Iraq rank for cereal production?
- Iraq ranks 54th out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is cereal production rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq data come from?
- The figures come from FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as part of Cereal production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Production data on cereals relate to crops harvested for dry grain only. Cereal crops harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.