Wheat — Production in Kuwait
Kuwait: Wheat — Production was 55.23 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wheat — Production in Kuwait, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, wheat — production in Kuwait stood at 55.23 t.
That represents a change of up 16.4% on the previous year and down 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wheat — production in Kuwait peaked at 727 t in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0 t, in 1961.
That places Kuwait 154th out of 159 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.
Wheat — Production in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 t | — |
| 1962 | 0 t | — |
| 1963 | 0 t | — |
| 1964 | 0 t | — |
| 1965 | 0 t | — |
| 1966 | 0 t | — |
| 1967 | 0 t | — |
| 1968 | 0 t | — |
| 1969 | 0 t | — |
| 1970 | 0 t | — |
| 1971 | 0 t | — |
| 1972 | 0 t | — |
| 1973 | 0 t | — |
| 1974 | 0 t | — |
| 1975 | 0 t | — |
| 1976 | 0 t | — |
| 1977 | 0 t | — |
| 1978 | 0 t | — |
| 1979 | 0 t | — |
| 1980 | 0 t | — |
| 1981 | 0 t | — |
| 1982 | 0 t | — |
| 1983 | 0 t | — |
| 1984 | 0 t | — |
| 1985 | 5 t | — |
| 1986 | 7 t | +40.0% |
| 1987 | 15 t | +114.3% |
| 1988 | 23 t | +53.3% |
| 1989 | 79 t | +243.5% |
| 1990 | 50 t | -36.7% |
| 1991 | 3 t | -94.0% |
| 1992 | 3 t | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 72 t | +2300.0% |
| 1994 | 43 t | -40.3% |
| 1995 | 37 t | -14.0% |
| 1996 | 7 t | -81.1% |
| 1997 | 296 t | +4128.6% |
| 1998 | 431 t | +45.6% |
| 1999 | 445 t | +3.2% |
| 2000 | 365 t | -18.0% |
| 2001 | 306 t | -16.2% |
| 2002 | 727 t | +137.6% |
| 2003 | 509 t | -30.0% |
| 2004 | 665 t | +30.6% |
| 2005 | 509 t | -23.5% |
| 2006 | 510 t | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 478 t | -6.3% |
| 2008 | 398 t | -16.7% |
| 2009 | 84 t | -78.9% |
| 2010 | 162 t | +92.9% |
| 2011 | 62 t | -61.7% |
| 2012 | 116 t | +87.1% |
| 2013 | 37 t | -68.1% |
| 2014 | 56 t | +51.4% |
| 2015 | 45 t | -19.6% |
| 2016 | 12 t | -73.3% |
| 2017 | 22 t | +83.3% |
| 2018 | 9 t | -59.1% |
| 2019 | 57 t | +533.3% |
| 2020 | 70 t | +22.8% |
| 2021 | 40 t | -42.9% |
| 2022 | 40 t | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 47.45 t | +18.6% |
| 2024 | 55.23 t | +16.4% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 55.23 t is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.14 million t, 0% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 55.23 t is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 96,000 t, 0% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Wheat — Production in Kuwait 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | +4128.6% | 7 t | 296 t |
| 1993 | +2300.0% | 3 t | 72 t |
| 2019 | +533.3% | 9 t | 57 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 t | 0 t | 0 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 0 t | 0 t | 0 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 12.9 t | 0 t | 79 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 138.7 t | 3 t | 445 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 455.1 t | 84 t | 727 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 57.8 t | 9 t | 162 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 50.54 t | 40 t | 70 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 152 Cameroon 615.64 t compare
- 153 Malawi 320.68 t compare
- 155 United Arab Emirates 30 t compare
- 156 New Caledonia 28.82 t compare
- 156 Melanesia 28.82 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Kuwait
- 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 0.0029 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 0.0308 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0053 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 171.42 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2005)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wheat — production in Kuwait?
- Wheat — production in Kuwait was 55.23 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest wheat — production recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 727 t in 2002.
- What is the lowest wheat — production recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 t in 1961.
- How does Kuwait rank for wheat — production?
- Kuwait ranks 154th out of 159 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wheat — production rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait 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.