Land under cereal production in Kuwait
Kuwait: Land under cereal production was 2,070 hectares in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Land under cereal production in Kuwait, 1961–2023
Source: FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2023, land under cereal production in Kuwait stood at 2,070 hectares.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.0% on the previous year and up 11.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under cereal production in Kuwait peaked at 2,502 hectares in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 1961.
That places Kuwait 157th out of 181 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.5556 hectares | 0 hectares | 3 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 19 hectares | 4 hectares | 72 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 403.3 hectares | 69 hectares | 699 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 520.8 hectares | 23 hectares | 1,419 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,742 hectares | 1,425 hectares | 2,213 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,699 hectares | 1,007 hectares | 2,502 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,906 hectares | 1,679 hectares | 2,070 hectares | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Kuwait
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2024)
- Rural population 0.0% (2025)
- Rural population growth -146.8% (2004)
- Rural population 0 (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 0.5% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 834.02 million current US$ (2025)
- Cereal yield 14,957 kg per hectare (2023)
- Cereal production 30,955 metric tons (2023)
- Fertilizer consumption 2,008 kilograms per hectare of arable land (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is land under cereal production in Kuwait?
- Land under cereal production in Kuwait was 2,070 hectares in 2023, according to FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest land under cereal production recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 2,502 hectares in 2011.
- What is the lowest land under cereal production recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 1961.
- How does Kuwait rank for land under cereal production?
- Kuwait ranks 157th out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is land under cereal production rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as part of Land under cereal production (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Land under cereal production refers to harvested area, although some countries report only sown or cultivated area. Cereals include wheat, rice, maize, barley, oats, rye, millet, sorghum, buckwheat, and mixed grains. Production data on cereals relate to crops harvested for dry grain only. Cereal crops harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.