Cereals, primary — Yield in Qatar
Qatar: Cereals, primary — Yield was 14,976 kg/ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cereals, primary — Yield in Qatar, 1971–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg/ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cereals, primary — yield in Qatar is 14,976 kg/ha, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 18.0% on the previous year and up 130.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cereals, primary — yield in Qatar peaked at 18,275 kg/ha in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2,164 kg/ha, in 1977.
Qatar ranks 3rd of 234 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cereals, primary — Yield in Qatar, year by year
| Year | kg/ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 3,220 kg/ha | — |
| 1972 | 4,360 kg/ha | +35.4% |
| 1973 | 3,450 kg/ha | -20.9% |
| 1974 | 3,631 kg/ha | +5.2% |
| 1975 | 3,729 kg/ha | +2.7% |
| 1976 | 3,431 kg/ha | -8.0% |
| 1977 | 2,164 kg/ha | -36.9% |
| 1978 | 2,569 kg/ha | +18.7% |
| 1979 | 2,409 kg/ha | -6.2% |
| 1980 | 2,623 kg/ha | +8.9% |
| 1981 | 2,838 kg/ha | +8.2% |
| 1982 | 3,758 kg/ha | +32.4% |
| 1983 | 3,190 kg/ha | -15.1% |
| 1984 | 3,238 kg/ha | +1.5% |
| 1985 | 3,220 kg/ha | -0.6% |
| 1986 | 3,262 kg/ha | +1.3% |
| 1987 | 3,254 kg/ha | -0.2% |
| 1988 | 3,227 kg/ha | -0.8% |
| 1989 | 3,050 kg/ha | -5.5% |
| 1990 | 2,897 kg/ha | -5.0% |
| 1991 | 2,781 kg/ha | -4.0% |
| 1992 | 3,145 kg/ha | +13.1% |
| 1993 | 3,048 kg/ha | -3.1% |
| 1994 | 3,170 kg/ha | +4.0% |
| 1995 | 3,188 kg/ha | +0.6% |
| 1996 | 3,378 kg/ha | +6.0% |
| 1997 | 3,377 kg/ha | -0.0% |
| 1998 | 3,363 kg/ha | -0.4% |
| 1999 | 3,798 kg/ha | +12.9% |
| 2000 | 4,099 kg/ha | +7.9% |
| 2001 | 4,047 kg/ha | -1.3% |
| 2002 | 4,070 kg/ha | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 3,706 kg/ha | -8.9% |
| 2004 | 4,122 kg/ha | +11.2% |
| 2005 | 3,649 kg/ha | -11.5% |
| 2006 | 3,547 kg/ha | -2.8% |
| 2007 | 4,155 kg/ha | +17.1% |
| 2008 | 4,922 kg/ha | +18.5% |
| 2009 | 6,324 kg/ha | +28.5% |
| 2010 | 7,593 kg/ha | +20.1% |
| 2011 | 6,050 kg/ha | -20.3% |
| 2012 | 6,076 kg/ha | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 5,719 kg/ha | -5.9% |
| 2014 | 6,495 kg/ha | +13.6% |
| 2015 | 5,846 kg/ha | -10.0% |
| 2016 | 4,693 kg/ha | -19.7% |
| 2017 | 4,996 kg/ha | +6.5% |
| 2018 | 8,709 kg/ha | +74.3% |
| 2019 | 6,595 kg/ha | -24.3% |
| 2020 | 7,125 kg/ha | +8.0% |
| 2021 | 8,431 kg/ha | +18.3% |
| 2022 | 11,242 kg/ha | +33.3% |
| 2023 | 18,275 kg/ha | +62.6% |
| 2024 | 14,976 kg/ha | -18.0% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 14,976 kg/ha is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,080 kg/ha, 2.9× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 14,976 kg/ha is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,619 kg/ha, 5.7× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3,218 kg/ha | 2,164 kg/ha | 4,360 kg/ha | 9 |
| 1980s | 3,166 kg/ha | 2,623 kg/ha | 3,758 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,215 kg/ha | 2,781 kg/ha | 3,798 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,264 kg/ha | 3,547 kg/ha | 6,324 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,277 kg/ha | 4,693 kg/ha | 8,709 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 12,010 kg/ha | 7,125 kg/ha | 18,275 kg/ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
- 1 Oman 27,672 kg/ha compare
- 2 United Arab Emirates 22,474 kg/ha compare
- 4 Kuwait 14,196 kg/ha compare
- 5 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 13,344 kg/ha compare
- 5 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 13,344 kg/ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Qatar
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.0081 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.0249 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 4.94 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0031 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 221.93 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.72 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cereals, primary — yield in Qatar?
- Cereals, primary — yield in Qatar was 14,976 kg/ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest cereals, primary — yield recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 18,275 kg/ha in 2023.
- What is the lowest cereals, primary — yield recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,164 kg/ha in 1977.
- How does Qatar rank for cereals, primary — yield?
- Qatar ranks 3rd out of 234 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cereals, primary — yield rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 130.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Cereals, primary — Yield. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.