Dates Production โ โ 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, Jordan's dates production demonstrated moderate growth with periodic fluctuations throughout the study period. Production increased from 20.14 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 25.22 thousand tonnes in 2016 and 25.42 thousand tonnes in 2017. Output continued to rise to 26.19 thousand tonnes in 2018 before declining to 23.38 thousand tonnes in 2019. Production recovered to 25.03 thousand tonnes in 2020 but eased slightly to 23.27 thousand tonnes in 2021. A strong growth phase followed, with production increasing to 29.53 thousand tonnes in 2022, 31.66 thousand tonnes in 2023, and reaching a record 32.62 thousand tonnes in 2024, the highest level during the reporting period. Overall, the dataset highlights the steady expansion of Jordan's date industry despite temporary fluctuations caused by climatic conditions, water availability, and agricultural management practices.
The dataset provides valuable insights into Jordan's dates production trends, agricultural productivity, and horticultural development. It supports historical trend analysis, production benchmarking, market assessment, and forecasting of future date availability. Farmers, exporters, agricultural businesses, 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 planning. The data is also valuable for assessing Jordan's contribution to regional date production, supporting agricultural innovation, enhancing productivity, and promoting sustainable development across the country's date farming industry.