Higher over the period
Iran Dates Production moved from 1,033 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 1,182 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+14.5%), an average of +1.5% a year. The series high was 1,357 Thousand Tonnes in 2018 and the low 971.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2023.
What Iran Dates Production shows
Iran Dates Production was 1,182 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 21.7% on 2023. The Iran Dates Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country's date cultivation performance and agricultural output between 2015 and 2024. Measured in Million Tonnes, the dataset serves as an important benchmark for evaluating date farming capacity, crop productivity, export potential, agricultural development, and Iran's position among the world's leading date-producing countries.
A 28.4% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2018) and low (2023) is 385.2 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +21.7% in 2024.
Ranks 4 of 17 countries covered
Among the 17 countries in this dataset, Iran ranks 4 for 2024, behind Saudi Arabia (1,928 Thousand Tonnes) and Egypt (1,750 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 11.9% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Iran Dates Production by year
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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| Year | Thousand Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,182 | +21.7% |
| 2023 Trough | 971.5 | −5.7% |
| 2022 | 1,030 | −11.8% |
| 2021 | 1,168 | −5.6% |
| 2020 | 1,238 | −5.4% |
| 2019 | 1,308 | −3.6% |
| 2018Peak | 1,357 | +12.9% |
| 2017 | 1,202 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 1,185 | +14.8% |
| 2015 | 1,033 | — |
Regional context
How Iran compares in Asia
Dates Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Iran is highlighted.
1Saudi Arabia1,928
2Iran1,182
3Iraq587.2
4Oman400.7
5UAE333.6
6China162.3
7Kuwait102.2
8Israel80.00
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Dates Production — – Dates Production refers to the total quantity of dates harvested and produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the scale of date palm cultivation, agricultural productivity, and the contribution of date farming to the agricultural and horticultural sectors. It is used to assess domestic production capacity, food supply, and the availability of dates for consumption, processing, and export. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
The data includes the annual production of dates harvested from date palm trees (Phoenix dactylifera) and recorded as primary agricultural output. It covers dates produced for fresh consumption, drying, food processing, confectionery, syrup production, and export markets. The figures represent harvested production quantities collected from official agricultural statistics and standardized by the FAO to enable international comparison across countries and years.
The data excludes processed date products such as date syrup, date paste, date sugar, and other value-added products. It also excludes date imports and exports, cultivation area, yield per hectare, post-harvest losses, inventory changes, and informal or unrecorded production not captured in official agricultural statistics. Other fruit crops such as figs, raisins, prunes, and dried fruits are not included in this indicator.
About this indicator
Dates Production — – Dates Production refers to the total quantity of dates harvested and produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the scale of date palm cultivation, agricultural productivity, and the contribution of date farming to the agricultural and horticultural sectors. It is used to assess domestic production capacity, food supply, and the availability of dates for consumption, processing, and export. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Based on the validated data, Iran's dates production experienced moderate fluctuations throughout the study period while consistently maintaining production above one million tonnes in most years. Production increased from 1.03 million tonnes in 2015 to 1.19 million tonnes in 2016 and 1.20 million tonnes in 2017. Output continued to rise and reached a peak of 1.36 million tonnes in 2018, reflecting strong agricultural performance. Production subsequently eased to 1.31 million tonnes in 2019, 1.24 million tonnes in 2020, and 1.17 million tonnes in 2021. The downward trend continued to 1.03 million tonnes in 2022 and 0.97 million tonnes in 2023, the lowest level during the period, before recovering to 1.18 million tonnes in 2024. Overall, the dataset highlights Iran's substantial date production capacity despite periodic fluctuations associated with climatic conditions, water resources, and agricultural productivity.
The dataset provides valuable insights into Iran's dates production trends, agricultural productivity, and export-oriented horticultural sector. It supports historical trend analysis, production benchmarking, market assessment, and forecasting of future date supply. Farmers, exporters, processors, policymakers, investors, researchers, and industry stakeholders can use the dataset to evaluate production performance, identify long-term growth opportunities, improve cultivation strategies, and strengthen supply chain planning. The data also supports assessments of Iran's contribution to global date production, agricultural innovation, productivity enhancement, and sustainable development within the country's date industry.
- Indicator
- Dates Production
- Country
- Iran
- Region
- Asia
- Unit
- Thousand Tonnes
- Coverage
- 2015–2024, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Iran Dates Production?
Definition – Dates Production refers to the total quantity of dates harvested and produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the scale of date palm cultivation, agricultural productivity, and the contribution of date farming to the agricultural and horticultural sectors. It is used to assess domestic production capacity, food supply, and the availability of dates for consumption, processing, and export. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
What was Iran Dates Production in 2024?
Iran Dates Production was 1,182 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 21.7% on 2023.
How has Iran Dates Production changed between 2015 and 2024?
Iran Dates Production moved from 1,033 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 1,182 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+14.5%), an average of +1.5% a year. The series high was 1,357 Thousand Tonnes in 2018 and the low 971.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2023.
Which year had the highest and lowest Iran Dates Production?
The highest value was 1,357 Thousand Tonnes in 2018 and the lowest was 971.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2023.
What does the Iran Dates Production data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes the annual production of dates harvested from date palm trees (Phoenix dactylifera) and recorded as primary agricultural output. It covers dates produced for fresh consumption, drying, food processing, confectionery, syrup production, and export markets. The figures represent harvested production quantities collected from official agricultural statistics and standardized by the FAO to enable international comparison across countries and years. Excluded: The data excludes processed date products such as date syrup, date paste, date sugar, and other value-added products. It also excludes date imports and exports, cultivation area, yield per hectare, post-harvest losses, inventory changes, and informal or unrecorded production not captured in official agricultural statistics. Other fruit crops such as figs, raisins, prunes, and dried fruits are not included in this indicator.
Where does the Iran Dates Production data come from?
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?time=2023&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls&Food=Dates&Metric=Production&Per+capita=false). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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