Wheat — Production in Yemen
Yemen: Wheat — Production was 98,000 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wheat — Production in Yemen, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, wheat — production in Yemen stood at 98,000 t.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.0% on the previous year and down 49.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wheat — production in Yemen peaked at 265,432 t in 2010 and was at its lowest, 34,000 t, in 1961.
Yemen ranks 105th 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 Yemen, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 34,000 t | — |
| 1962 | 35,000 t | +2.9% |
| 1963 | 37,000 t | +5.7% |
| 1964 | 41,500 t | +12.2% |
| 1965 | 44,600 t | +7.5% |
| 1966 | 43,900 t | -1.6% |
| 1967 | 46,300 t | +5.5% |
| 1968 | 41,000 t | -11.4% |
| 1969 | 35,940 t | -12.3% |
| 1970 | 38,500 t | +7.1% |
| 1971 | 51,700 t | +34.3% |
| 1972 | 45,000 t | -13.0% |
| 1973 | 76,070 t | +69.0% |
| 1974 | 101,984 t | +34.1% |
| 1975 | 88,134 t | -13.6% |
| 1976 | 85,674 t | -2.8% |
| 1977 | 88,332 t | +3.1% |
| 1978 | 59,000 t | -33.2% |
| 1979 | 88,000 t | +49.2% |
| 1980 | 73,000 t | -17.0% |
| 1981 | 84,581 t | +15.9% |
| 1982 | 82,384 t | -2.6% |
| 1983 | 50,162 t | -39.1% |
| 1984 | 52,252 t | +4.2% |
| 1985 | 73,000 t | +39.7% |
| 1986 | 95,462 t | +30.8% |
| 1987 | 112,527 t | +17.9% |
| 1988 | 142,452 t | +26.6% |
| 1989 | 162,572 t | +14.1% |
| 1990 | 154,937 t | -4.7% |
| 1991 | 99,913 t | -35.5% |
| 1992 | 152,170 t | +52.3% |
| 1993 | 159,707 t | +5.0% |
| 1994 | 171,033 t | +7.1% |
| 1995 | 170,929 t | -0.1% |
| 1996 | 144,926 t | -15.2% |
| 1997 | 129,175 t | -10.9% |
| 1998 | 167,058 t | +29.3% |
| 1999 | 139,563 t | -16.5% |
| 2000 | 141,884 t | +1.7% |
| 2001 | 152,742 t | +7.7% |
| 2002 | 131,733 t | -13.8% |
| 2003 | 103,794 t | -21.2% |
| 2004 | 103,265 t | -0.5% |
| 2005 | 112,963 t | +9.4% |
| 2006 | 149,173 t | +32.1% |
| 2007 | 218,520 t | +46.5% |
| 2008 | 170,446 t | -22.0% |
| 2009 | 222,129 t | +30.3% |
| 2010 | 265,432 t | +19.5% |
| 2011 | 232,339 t | -12.5% |
| 2012 | 250,264 t | +7.7% |
| 2013 | 232,190 t | -7.2% |
| 2014 | 192,215 t | -17.2% |
| 2015 | 124,940 t | -35.0% |
| 2016 | 95,917 t | -23.2% |
| 2017 | 95,651 t | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 92,210 t | -3.6% |
| 2019 | 100,332 t | +8.8% |
| 2020 | 130,000 t | +29.6% |
| 2021 | 115,944 t | -10.8% |
| 2022 | 100,000 t | -13.8% |
| 2023 | 100,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 98,000 t | -2.0% |
Yemen compared with similar countries
- Yemen's 98,000 t is above the median for low income countries, which is 20,708 t, 4.7× the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Yemen's 98,000 t is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 96,000 t, 1.0× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 39,916 t | 34,000 t | 46,300 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 72,239 t | 38,500 t | 101,984 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 92,839 t | 50,162 t | 162,572 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 148,941 t | 99,913 t | 171,033 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 150,665 t | 103,265 t | 222,129 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 168,149 t | 92,210 t | 265,432 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 108,789 t | 98,000 t | 130,000 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Yemen
More agriculture & rural data for Yemen
- 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 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2018)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.0348 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 0.0011 hectares per US$ of GDP (2018)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.5614 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -14.18 % change on previous year (2018)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2875 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2018)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 182.21 current US$ per person (2018)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.57 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wheat — production in Yemen?
- Wheat — production in Yemen was 98,000 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest wheat — production recorded in Yemen?
- The highest recorded value was 265,432 t in 2010.
- What is the lowest wheat — production recorded in Yemen?
- The lowest recorded value was 34,000 t in 1961.
- How does Yemen rank for wheat — production?
- Yemen ranks 105th out of 159 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wheat — production rising or falling in Yemen?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Yemen 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.