Land under cereal production in Qatar
Qatar: Land under cereal production was 121 hectares in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Land under cereal production in Qatar, 1961–2023
Source: FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2023, land under cereal production in Qatar stood at 121 hectares.
That represents a change of up 14.2% on the previous year and down 69.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under cereal production in Qatar peaked at 1,944 hectares in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 1961.
That places Qatar 171st out of 181 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Land under cereal production in Qatar, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 hectares | — |
| 1962 | 0 hectares | — |
| 1963 | 0 hectares | — |
| 1964 | 0 hectares | — |
| 1965 | 0 hectares | — |
| 1966 | 0 hectares | — |
| 1967 | 0 hectares | — |
| 1968 | 0 hectares | — |
| 1969 | 0 hectares | — |
| 1970 | 0 hectares | — |
| 1971 | 50 hectares | — |
| 1972 | 50 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 60 hectares | +20.0% |
| 1974 | 65 hectares | +8.3% |
| 1975 | 70 hectares | +7.7% |
| 1976 | 130 hectares | +85.7% |
| 1977 | 171 hectares | +31.5% |
| 1978 | 181 hectares | +5.8% |
| 1979 | 220 hectares | +21.5% |
| 1980 | 244 hectares | +10.9% |
| 1981 | 259 hectares | +6.1% |
| 1982 | 364 hectares | +40.5% |
| 1983 | 273 hectares | -25.0% |
| 1984 | 348 hectares | +27.5% |
| 1985 | 478 hectares | +37.4% |
| 1986 | 606 hectares | +26.8% |
| 1987 | 928 hectares | +53.1% |
| 1988 | 999 hectares | +7.7% |
| 1989 | 1,081 hectares | +8.2% |
| 1990 | 1,082 hectares | +0.1% |
| 1991 | 1,348 hectares | +24.6% |
| 1992 | 1,231 hectares | -8.7% |
| 1993 | 1,761 hectares | +43.1% |
| 1994 | 1,243 hectares | -29.4% |
| 1995 | 1,335 hectares | +7.4% |
| 1996 | 1,538 hectares | +15.2% |
| 1997 | 1,708 hectares | +11.1% |
| 1998 | 1,710 hectares | +0.1% |
| 1999 | 1,870 hectares | +9.4% |
| 2000 | 1,760 hectares | -5.9% |
| 2001 | 1,627 hectares | -7.6% |
| 2002 | 1,589 hectares | -2.3% |
| 2003 | 1,911 hectares | +20.3% |
| 2004 | 1,332 hectares | -30.3% |
| 2005 | 1,944 hectares | +45.9% |
| 2006 | 1,900 hectares | -2.3% |
| 2007 | 1,204 hectares | -36.6% |
| 2008 | 640 hectares | -46.8% |
| 2009 | 351 hectares | -45.2% |
| 2010 | 351 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 281 hectares | -19.9% |
| 2012 | 314 hectares | +11.7% |
| 2013 | 395 hectares | +25.8% |
| 2014 | 378 hectares | -4.3% |
| 2015 | 308 hectares | -18.5% |
| 2016 | 293 hectares | -4.9% |
| 2017 | 275 hectares | -6.1% |
| 2018 | 265 hectares | -3.6% |
| 2019 | 153 hectares | -42.3% |
| 2020 | 211 hectares | +37.9% |
| 2021 | 392 hectares | +85.8% |
| 2022 | 106 hectares | -73.0% |
| 2023 | 121 hectares | +14.2% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 121 hectares is below the median for high income countries, which is 324,650 hectares, 0% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 121 hectares is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 241,363 hectares, 0% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 99.7 hectares | 0 hectares | 220 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 558 hectares | 244 hectares | 1,081 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,483 hectares | 1,082 hectares | 1,870 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,426 hectares | 351 hectares | 1,944 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 301.3 hectares | 153 hectares | 395 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 207.5 hectares | 106 hectares | 392 hectares | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Qatar
- 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)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.0064 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 0.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 0.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is land under cereal production in Qatar?
- Land under cereal production in Qatar was 121 hectares in 2023, according to FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest land under cereal production recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 1,944 hectares in 2005.
- What is the lowest land under cereal production recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 1961.
- How does Qatar rank for land under cereal production?
- Qatar ranks 171st out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is land under cereal production rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 69.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar 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 Land under cereal production (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Land under cereal production refers to harvested area, although some countries report only sown or cultivated area. Cereals include wheat, rice, maize, barley, oats, rye, millet, sorghum, buckwheat, and mixed grains. 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.