Wheat — Production in Jordan
Jordan: Wheat — Production was 34,429 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wheat — Production in Jordan, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for wheat — production in Jordan is 34,429 t, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 29.0% on the previous year and up 25.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wheat — production in Jordan peaked at 294,702 t in 1964 and was at its lowest, 7,835 t, in 2008.
Jordan ranks 118th of 159 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.
Wheat — Production in Jordan, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 138,200 t | — |
| 1962 | 111,900 t | -19.0% |
| 1963 | 75,800 t | -32.3% |
| 1964 | 294,702 t | +288.8% |
| 1965 | 277,863 t | -5.7% |
| 1966 | 101,150 t | -63.6% |
| 1967 | 167,200 t | +65.3% |
| 1968 | 95,090 t | -43.1% |
| 1969 | 159,332 t | +67.6% |
| 1970 | 54,155 t | -66.0% |
| 1971 | 168,079 t | +210.4% |
| 1972 | 211,412 t | +25.8% |
| 1973 | 50,420 t | -76.2% |
| 1974 | 244,465 t | +384.9% |
| 1975 | 50,016 t | -79.5% |
| 1976 | 66,654 t | +33.3% |
| 1977 | 62,485 t | -6.3% |
| 1978 | 53,320 t | -14.7% |
| 1979 | 16,465 t | -69.1% |
| 1980 | 133,535 t | +711.0% |
| 1981 | 50,613 t | -62.1% |
| 1982 | 52,250 t | +3.2% |
| 1983 | 100,800 t | +92.9% |
| 1984 | 49,716 t | -50.7% |
| 1985 | 62,827 t | +26.4% |
| 1986 | 30,842 t | -50.9% |
| 1987 | 79,806 t | +158.8% |
| 1988 | 78,773 t | -1.3% |
| 1989 | 54,520 t | -30.8% |
| 1990 | 82,870 t | +52.0% |
| 1991 | 61,844 t | -25.4% |
| 1992 | 75,435 t | +22.0% |
| 1993 | 57,094 t | -24.3% |
| 1994 | 46,852 t | -17.9% |
| 1995 | 58,457 t | +24.8% |
| 1996 | 42,678 t | -27.0% |
| 1997 | 41,782 t | -2.1% |
| 1998 | 35,974 t | -13.9% |
| 1999 | 9,250 t | -74.3% |
| 2000 | 25,433 t | +175.0% |
| 2001 | 19,293 t | -24.1% |
| 2002 | 43,771 t | +126.9% |
| 2003 | 42,526 t | -2.8% |
| 2004 | 13,166 t | -69.0% |
| 2005 | 34,363 t | +161.0% |
| 2006 | 22,928 t | -33.3% |
| 2007 | 20,997 t | -8.4% |
| 2008 | 7,835 t | -62.7% |
| 2009 | 12,484 t | +59.3% |
| 2010 | 22,125 t | +77.2% |
| 2011 | 19,801 t | -10.5% |
| 2012 | 19,205 t | -3.0% |
| 2013 | 28,517 t | +48.5% |
| 2014 | 27,452 t | -3.7% |
| 2015 | 21,925 t | -20.1% |
| 2016 | 31,150 t | +42.1% |
| 2017 | 12,110 t | -61.1% |
| 2018 | 16,389 t | +35.3% |
| 2019 | 26,361 t | +60.8% |
| 2020 | 25,749 t | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 25,806 t | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 20,858 t | -19.2% |
| 2023 | 26,698 t | +28.0% |
| 2024 | 34,429 t | +29.0% |
Jordan compared with similar countries
- Jordan's 34,429 t is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 582,479 t, 6% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Jordan's 34,429 t is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 96,000 t, 36% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Wheat — Production in Jordan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | +711.0% | 16,465 t | 133,535 t |
| 1974 | +384.9% | 50,420 t | 244,465 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 157,915 t | 75,800 t | 294,702 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 97,747 t | 16,465 t | 244,465 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 69,368 t | 30,842 t | 133,535 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 51,224 t | 9,250 t | 82,870 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 24,280 t | 7,835 t | 43,771 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 22,504 t | 12,110 t | 31,150 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 26,708 t | 20,858 t | 34,429 t | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Jordan
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.9331 % 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 0.0263 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -2.49 % 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 0.1112 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 11.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0556 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 297.43 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -3.93 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wheat — production in Jordan?
- Wheat — production in Jordan was 34,429 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest wheat — production recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 294,702 t in 1964.
- What is the lowest wheat — production recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,835 t in 2008.
- How does Jordan rank for wheat — production?
- Jordan ranks 118th out of 159 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wheat — production rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Wheat — Production. 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.