Falling to a series low
Iraq Dates Production moved from 602.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 587.2 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−2.5%), an average of −0.3% a year. The series high was 750.2 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the low 587.2 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
What Iraq Dates Production shows
Iraq Dates Production was 587.2 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 4.6% on 2023. The Iraq Dates Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country's date cultivation performance and agricultural output between 2015 and 2024. Measured in Thousand Tonnes, the dataset serves as an important benchmark for evaluating date farming capacity, crop productivity, agricultural development, and Iraq's position as a significant producer within the global dates industry.
A 21.7% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2021) and low (2024) is 163 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +15% in 2020.
Ranks 5 of 17 countries covered
Among the 17 countries in this dataset, Iraq ranks 5 for 2024, behind Saudi Arabia (1,928 Thousand Tonnes) and Egypt (1,750 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 5.9% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Iraq 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 Trough | 587.2 | −4.6% |
| 2023 | 615.2 | −12.6% |
| 2022 | 703.8 | −6.2% |
| 2021Peak | 750.2 | +2% |
| 2020 | 735.4 | +15% |
| 2019 | 639.3 | −1.1% |
| 2018 | 646.2 | +4.4% |
| 2017 | 618.8 | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 615.2 | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 602.3 | — |
Regional context
How Iraq compares in Asia
Dates Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Iraq 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, Iraq's dates production showed notable fluctuations throughout the study period. Production increased gradually from 602.35 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 615.21 thousand tonnes in 2016 and 618.82 thousand tonnes in 2017. Output continued to rise to 646.16 thousand tonnes in 2018 before easing slightly to 639.32 thousand tonnes in 2019. Production expanded significantly to 735.35 thousand tonnes in 2020 and reached a peak of 750.23 thousand tonnes in 2021, representing the highest level during the study period. Output subsequently declined to 703.79 thousand tonnes in 2022, fell further to 615.25 thousand tonnes in 2023, and decreased to 587.19 thousand tonnes in 2024, the lowest level recorded across the reporting period. Overall, the dataset reflects Iraq's substantial production capacity while highlighting the influence of climatic conditions, water availability, and agricultural factors on annual output.
The dataset provides valuable insights into Iraq's dates production trends, agricultural productivity, and horticultural development. 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 cultivation trends, improve resource management, and strengthen supply chain strategies. The data also supports assessments of Iraq's contribution to regional and global date production, agricultural innovation, productivity enhancement, and sustainable development within the country's date farming sector.
- Indicator
- Dates Production
- Country
- Iraq
- 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 Iraq 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 Iraq Dates Production in 2024?
Iraq Dates Production was 587.2 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 4.6% on 2023.
How has Iraq Dates Production changed between 2015 and 2024?
Iraq Dates Production moved from 602.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 587.2 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−2.5%), an average of −0.3% a year. The series high was 750.2 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the low 587.2 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
Which year had the highest and lowest Iraq Dates Production?
The highest value was 750.2 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the lowest was 587.2 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
What does the Iraq 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 Iraq 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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