Lentils, dry — Gross Production Value in Egypt
Egypt: Lentils, dry — Gross Production Value was 279 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Lentils, dry — Gross Production Value in Egypt, 1991–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2024, lentils, dry — gross production value in Egypt stood at 279 1000 USD. That is the lowest value across all 34 years on record.
The figure is down 41.4% on the previous year and down 69.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lentils, dry — gross production value in Egypt peaked at 6,881 1000 USD in 1993 and was at its lowest, 279 1000 USD, in 2024.
That places Egypt 37th out of 48 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Lentils, dry — Gross Production Value in Egypt, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5,266 1000 USD | — |
| 1992 | 4,687 1000 USD | -11.0% |
| 1993 | 6,881 1000 USD | +46.8% |
| 1994 | 4,004 1000 USD | -41.8% |
| 1995 | 2,751 1000 USD | -31.3% |
| 1996 | 2,891 1000 USD | +5.1% |
| 1997 | 3,385 1000 USD | +17.1% |
| 1998 | 4,085 1000 USD | +20.7% |
| 1999 | 1,974 1000 USD | -51.7% |
| 2000 | 1,781 1000 USD | -9.8% |
| 2001 | 1,772 1000 USD | -0.5% |
| 2002 | 1,470 1000 USD | -17.0% |
| 2003 | 1,023 1000 USD | -30.4% |
| 2004 | 1,191 1000 USD | +16.4% |
| 2005 | 964 1000 USD | -19.1% |
| 2006 | 691 1000 USD | -28.3% |
| 2007 | 888 1000 USD | +28.5% |
| 2008 | 1,432 1000 USD | +61.3% |
| 2009 | 1,712 1000 USD | +19.6% |
| 2010 | 2,502 1000 USD | +46.1% |
| 2011 | 2,276 1000 USD | -9.0% |
| 2012 | 905 1000 USD | -60.2% |
| 2013 | 822 1000 USD | -9.2% |
| 2014 | 919 1000 USD | +11.8% |
| 2015 | 1,275 1000 USD | +38.7% |
| 2016 | 1,264 1000 USD | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 1,546 1000 USD | +22.3% |
| 2018 | 2,051 1000 USD | +32.7% |
| 2019 | 1,772 1000 USD | -13.6% |
| 2020 | 2,189 1000 USD | +23.5% |
| 2021 | 799 1000 USD | -63.5% |
| 2022 | 294 1000 USD | -63.2% |
| 2023 | 476 1000 USD | +61.9% |
| 2024 | 279 1000 USD | -41.4% |
Egypt compared with similar countries
- Egypt's 279 1000 USD is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,219 1000 USD, 23% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
- Egypt's 279 1000 USD is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1,041 1000 USD, 27% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,992 1000 USD | 1,974 1000 USD | 6,881 1000 USD | 9 |
| 2000s | 1,292 1000 USD | 691 1000 USD | 1,781 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,533 1000 USD | 822 1000 USD | 2,502 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 807.4 1000 USD | 279 1000 USD | 2,189 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Egypt
More agriculture & rural data for Egypt
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.32 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1655 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 510.76 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.571 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 16.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 16.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.1% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.1% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is lentils, dry — gross production value in Egypt?
- Lentils, dry — gross production value in Egypt was 279 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest lentils, dry — gross production value recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 6,881 1000 USD in 1993.
- What is the lowest lentils, dry — gross production value recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 279 1000 USD in 2024.
- How does Egypt rank for lentils, dry — gross production value?
- Egypt ranks 37th out of 48 countries with data for 2024.
- Is lentils, dry — gross production value rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is down 69.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Lentils, dry — Gross Production Value (current thousand US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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