Land under cereal production in Qatar
Qatar: Land under cereal production was 121 hectares in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Land under cereal production in Qatar, 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 Qatar stood at 121 hectares.
That represents a change of up 14.2% on the previous year and down 69.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under cereal production in Qatar peaked at 1,944 hectares in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 1961.
That places Qatar 171st 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 hectares | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 99.7 hectares | 0 hectares | 220 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 558 hectares | 244 hectares | 1,081 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,483 hectares | 1,082 hectares | 1,870 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,426 hectares | 351 hectares | 1,944 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 301.3 hectares | 153 hectares | 395 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 207.5 hectares | 106 hectares | 392 hectares | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Qatar
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.4% (2024)
- Rural population 0.6% (2025)
- Rural population growth -1.7% (2025)
- Rural population 19,042 (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 0.3% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 659.62 million current US$ (2025)
- Cereal yield 18,275 kg per hectare (2023)
- Cereal production 2,209 metric tons (2023)
- Fertilizer consumption 240.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is land under cereal production in Qatar?
- Land under cereal production in Qatar was 121 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 Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 1,944 hectares in 2005.
- What is the lowest land under cereal production recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 1961.
- How does Qatar rank for land under cereal production?
- Qatar ranks 171st out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is land under cereal production rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 69.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar 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.