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, Oman's dates production demonstrated a generally upward trend with only minor fluctuations over the study period. Production increased from 344.69 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 355.33 thousand tonnes in 2016 and 360.92 thousand tonnes in 2017. Output continued to expand steadily, reaching 368.81 thousand tonnes in 2018 and 376.85 thousand tonnes in 2019. Production declined slightly to 368.58 thousand tonnes in 2020 before recovering to 374.20 thousand tonnes in 2021 and 376.98 thousand tonnes in 2022. Growth accelerated further to 394.95 thousand tonnes in 2023 and reached a record 400.66 thousand tonnes in 2024, representing the highest production level during the study period. Overall, the dataset highlights Oman's consistent progress in date cultivation, supported by improved agricultural practices, investment, and favorable production conditions.
The dataset provides valuable insights into Oman'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 farm management, and strengthen supply chain planning. The data is also valuable for assessing Oman's contribution to regional date production, supporting agricultural innovation, enhancing productivity, and promoting sustainable growth across the country's date farming industry.