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
The most recent figure for wheat — production in Yemen is 98,000 t, measured in 2024.
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% |
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 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Yemen
- Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Yield 5,531 kg/ha (2024)
- Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Area harvested 1,577 ha (2014)
- Lemons and limes — Production 30,681 t (2024)
- Lemons and limes — Area harvested 2,654 ha (2024)
- Cucumbers and gherkins — Production 13,870 t (2017)
- Cucumbers and gherkins — Yield 15,011 kg/ha (2017)
- Cucumbers and gherkins — Area harvested 924 ha (2017)
- Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) 17,464 t (2024)
- Cabbages — Yield 13,188 kg/ha (2017)
- Cabbages — Production 7,491 t (2017)
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.