Cereal production in Oman
Oman: Cereal production was 225,134 metric tons in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Cereal production in Oman, 1961–2023
Source: FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
In 2023, cereal production in Oman stood at 225,134 metric tons.
The figure is down 4.7% on the previous year and up 342.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cereal production in Oman peaked at 236,293 metric tons in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1,101 metric tons, in 1985.
Oman ranks 131st of 181 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,261 metric tons | 2,900 metric tons | 3,700 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 3,798 metric tons | 2,250 metric tons | 5,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,745 metric tons | 1,101 metric tons | 4,700 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 30,072 metric tons | 5,140 metric tons | 33,017 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 35,992 metric tons | 30,429 metric tons | 61,769 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 60,425 metric tons | 40,664 metric tons | 78,950 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 204,974 metric tons | 146,211 metric tons | 236,293 metric tons | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Oman
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 3.08 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 2.8% (2025)
- Rural population 1.13 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 3.8% (2025)
- Rural population 20.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.4% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.8% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.8% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 7,724 hectares (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cereal production in Oman?
- Cereal production in Oman was 225,134 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 Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 236,293 metric tons in 2022.
- What is the lowest cereal production recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,101 metric tons in 1985.
- How does Oman rank for cereal production?
- Oman ranks 131st out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is cereal production rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 342.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman 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.