Dates β€” Production in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

Least Developed Countries (LDCs): Dates β€” Production was 585,571 t in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
585,571 t
Change on year
up 0.3%
Rank
9th
of 23 groups
All-time high
607,937 t
in 2020
All-time low
137,300 t
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Dates β€” Production in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

Least Developed Countries (LDCs) recorded 585,571 t for dates β€” production in 2024.

That represents a change of up 0.3% on the previous year and up 4.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, dates β€” production in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) peaked at 607,937 t in 2020 and was at its lowest, 137,300 t, in 1961.

That places Least Developed Countries (LDCs) 9th out of 23 groups 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 149,103 t 137,300 t 158,300 t 9
1970s 181,123 t 167,200 t 194,350 t 10
1980s 199,585 t 185,679 t 210,717 t 10
1990s 239,060 t 183,664 t 326,372 t 10
2000s 448,186 t 418,021 t 569,235 t 10
2010s 561,643 t 537,123 t 580,184 t 10
2020s 593,206 t 584,083 t 607,937 t 5

Countries ranked near Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

  1. 6 Iraq 587,190 t compare
  2. 7 Sudan 443,134 t compare
  3. 8 Sudan (former) 432,100 t compare
  4. 9 Oman 400,655 t compare
  5. 10 Tunisia 400,219 t compare
  6. 11 United Arab Emirates 333,632 t compare
  7. 12 Libya 187,039 t compare

See the full ranking of 63 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is dates β€” production in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
Dates β€” production in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) was 585,571 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest dates β€” production recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
The highest recorded value was 607,937 t in 2020.
What is the lowest dates β€” production recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
The lowest recorded value was 137,300 t in 1961.
How does Least Developed Countries (LDCs) rank for dates β€” production?
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 9th out of 23 groups with data for 2024.
Is dates β€” production rising or falling in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
Over the last ten years it is up 4.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Least Developed Countries (LDCs) data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Dates β€” Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Dates β€” Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
63 places, 3,605 data points, 1961–2024
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