Carrots and turnips production in Iraq
In 2024 Iraq produced 3,989 t of carrots and turnips, the 103rd largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 90%. The record was 45,175 t in 2012. Area harvested: 495 ha, yield 8.1 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 3,989 t
- World rank
- 103 of 130
- 10-year change
- −90%
- Record
- 45,175 t
- 2012
Carrots and turnips in Iraq, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Iraq compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.10% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 8.1
- world 35.6 (−77%)
- kg per person
- 0.09
- world 5.53
- 10-year change
- −90%
- world +15%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | North Macedonia | 4,304 | 0.01% |
| 102 | Malawi | 4,108 | 0.01% |
| 103 | Iraq | 3,989 | 0.01% |
| 104 | Namibia | 2,761 | 0.01% |
| 105 | Cyprus | 2,210 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of carrots and turnips
Share of the world total; Iraq is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,989 | +24% | 495 | 8.06 |
| 2023 | 3,222 | +11% | 410 | 7.86 |
| 2022 | 2,903 | +67% | 312 | 9.30 |
| 2021 | 1,734 | −91% | 283 | 6.13 |
| 2020 | 18,271 | +0.6% | 2,411 | 7.58 |
| 2019 | 18,156 | +54% | 2,138 | 8.49 |
| 2018 | 11,817 | −34% | 1,800 | 6.57 |
| 2017 | 17,914 | +525% | 2,700 | 6.63 |
| 2016 | 2,864 | −63% | 459 | 6.24 |
| 2015 | 7,839 | −80% | 703 | 11.15 |
| 2014 | 39,208 | +17% | 3,254 | 12.05 |
| 2013 | 33,587 | −26% | 2,558 | 13.13 |
| 2012 | 45,175 | +101% | 2,931 | 15.41 |
| 2011 | 22,520 | −19% | 1,892 | 11.90 |
| 2010 | 27,636 | −11% | 2,175 | 12.71 |
| 2009 | 31,041 | −19% | 2,350 | 13.21 |
| 2008 | 38,502 | +15% | 3,250 | 11.85 |
| 2007 | 33,542 | +1.6% | 3,000 | 11.18 |
| 2006 | 33,000 | −5.7% | 3,000 | 11.00 |
| 2005 | 35,000 | +25% | 3,250 | 10.77 |
| 2004 | 28,000 | 0.0% | 2,750 | 10.18 |
| 2003 | 28,000 | +359% | 2,500 | 11.20 |
| 2002 | 6,100 | −6.2% | 900 | 6.78 |
| 2001 | 6,500 | −35% | 950 | 6.84 |
| 2000 | 10,000 | +25% | 1,150 | 8.70 |
| 1999 | 8,000 | −24% | 839 | 9.54 |
| 1998 | 10,500 | +5.0% | 1,050 | 10.00 |
| 1997 | 10,000 | −2.9% | 1,000 | 10.00 |
| 1996 | 10,300 | −2.8% | 980 | 10.51 |
| 1995 | 10,600 | +6.0% | 1,000 | 10.60 |
| 1994 | 10,000 | −4.8% | 950 | 10.53 |
| 1993 | 10,500 | +5.0% | 1,000 | 10.50 |
| 1992 | 10,000 | +15% | 950 | 10.53 |
| 1991 | 8,690 | −30% | 825 | 10.53 |
| 1990 | 12,500 | +42% | 1,075 | 11.63 |
| 1989 | 8,800 | −60% | 950 | 9.26 |
| 1988 | 21,900 | +135% | 1,875 | 11.68 |
| 1987 | 9,300 | −23% | 1,000 | 9.30 |
| 1986 | 12,100 | −32% | 950 | 12.74 |
| 1985 | 17,800 | −11% | 1,125 | 15.82 |
| 1984 | 19,900 | +165% | 1,175 | 16.94 |
| 1983 | 7,500 | −13% | 600 | 12.50 |
| 1982 | 8,600 | −18% | 775 | 11.10 |
| 1981 | 10,500 | −29% | 975 | 10.77 |
| 1980 | 14,800 | +8.8% | 1,550 | 9.55 |
| 1979 | 13,600 | +22% | 1,225 | 11.10 |
| 1978 | 11,178 | −8.4% | 1,043 | 10.72 |
| 1977 | 12,202 | +19% | 1,122 | 10.88 |
| 1976 | 10,282 | +21% | 916 | 11.22 |
| 1975 | 8,530 | −14% | 1,009 | 8.45 |
| 1974 | 9,918 | −6.9% | 890 | 11.14 |
| 1973 | 10,650 | −5.3% | 1,005 | 10.60 |
| 1972 | 11,250 | +7.9% | 1,100 | 10.23 |
| 1971 | 10,428 | +26% | 850 | 12.27 |
| 1970 | 8,267 | −15% | 812 | 10.18 |
| 1969 | 9,706 | +1.9% | 653 | 14.86 |
| 1968 | 9,522 | +8.5% | 922 | 10.33 |
| 1967 | 8,776 | −10% | 800 | 10.97 |
| 1966 | 9,766 | +16% | 882 | 11.07 |
| 1965 | 8,405 | +61% | 682 | 12.32 |
| 1964 | 5,208 | −20% | 586 | 8.89 |
| 1963 | 6,541 | +49% | 469 | 13.95 |
| 1962 | 4,379 | +70% | 387 | 11.32 |
| 1961 | 2,576 | — | 444 | 5.80 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 60,000 t USD 17.0 m
- Importer rank
- 16 of 156
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of carrots and turnips in Iraq?
Iraq produced 3,989 t in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Iraq rank in the world for production of carrots and turnips?
Iraq ranked 103rd of 130 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 42.2% of the world total.
How has the production of carrots and turnips in Iraq changed?
It fell by 90% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +15% for the world. The record was 45,175 t in 2012.
What is the yield of carrots and turnips in Iraq?
8.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (3,989 t from 495 ha), against a world average of 35.6 t/ha.
Does Iraq export or import carrots and turnips?
In 2024 Iraq reported no exports and imports of 60,000 t (USD 17.0 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.