Almond production refers to the annual output of almonds harvested within a country, measured in tonnes or metric tons.
Afghanistan Almond Production was 69.32 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 3.5% on 2023. Afghanistan's almond production displayed an overall upward trend between 2015 and 2024, increasing from 24.246 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 69.316 thousand tonnes in 2024. Production rose to 32.843 thousand tonnes in 2016 before declining in 2017, after which output recovered steadily through 2020.
Afghanistan Almond Production moved from 24.25 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 69.32 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+185.9%), an average of +12.4% a year. The series high was 69.32 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 24.25 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2015) is 45.07 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +63.5% in 2021.
Among the 31 countries in this dataset, Afghanistan ranks 10 for 2024, behind U.S. (2,000 Thousand Tonnes) and Australia (370 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 1.8% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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| Year | Thousand Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024Peak | 69.32 | +3.5% |
| 2023 | 67.00 | +5.5% |
| 2022 | 63.52 | −1.2% |
| 2021 | 64.26 | +63.5% |
| 2020 | 39.31 | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 38.21 | +11% |
| 2018 | 34.41 | +26.1% |
| 2017 | 27.29 | −16.9% |
| 2016 | 32.84 | +35.5% |
| 2015 Trough | 24.25 | — |
Regional context
Almond Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Afghanistan is highlighted.
Data definition
Almond Production — Almond production refers to the annual output of almonds harvested within a country, measured in tonnes or metric tons. The indicator captures the quantity of almonds produced during a given year and provides a time series of national production levels. It reflects agricultural output from almond orchards intended for commercial, industrial, and agricultural use. Production statistics are compiled from international agricultural databases and official national reporting agencies, providing a standardized measure for comparing almond production across countries and over time.
The indicator includes harvested almonds produced from cultivated almond trees during the reporting year, regardless of whether the almonds are sold domestically, exported, or processed into products such as almond kernels, almond flour, almond milk, or almond oil. It covers commercial agricultural production reported by official statistical authorities and international organizations, including FAO and other recognized agricultural data sources. The figures represent gross production before processing and are reported for the selected country and reference period.
The indicator excludes imports, exports, stocks, consumption, trade values, prices, and post-harvest processing activities. It does not account for almond-derived products after processing, production losses occurring after harvest, or almonds harvested from wild or non-commercial sources unless included in official national statistics. The data also excludes forecasts, estimated future production, and production outside the selected country's geographical boundaries.
Almond Production — Almond production refers to the annual output of almonds harvested within a country, measured in tonnes or metric tons. The indicator captures the quantity of almonds produced during a given year and provides a time series of national production levels. It reflects agricultural output from almond orchards intended for commercial, industrial, and agricultural use. Production statistics are compiled from international agricultural databases and official national reporting agencies, providing a standardized measure for comparing almond production across countries and over time.
A significant increase occurred in 2021 when production reached 64.256 thousand tonnes, followed by relatively stable levels during 2022 and 2023 before reaching the highest value of the decade in 2024. Almond cultivation represents an important horticultural activity in Afghanistan, contributing to rural livelihoods and agricultural exports. The country's mountainous terrain and semi-arid climate provide favorable conditions for growing almonds in several provinces. Production trends are influenced by rainfall patterns, irrigation availability, orchard management practices, and weather events such as droughts and late frosts. Despite economic and logistical challenges, farmers have continued to expand almond cultivation due to strong domestic consumption and export demand from regional markets. Government programs and international agricultural development initiatives have also supported improvements in orchard rehabilitation, disease management, and cultivation practices. Nevertheless, production remains vulnerable to infrastructure limitations, water scarcity, and changing climatic conditions, resulting in year-to-year fluctuations. The sharp increase observed after 2020 suggests improvements in harvested area, favorable growing conditions, or enhanced productivity. Overall, Afghanistan demonstrated substantial long-term growth in almond production throughout the decade, nearly tripling output compared with 2015. The upward trend highlights the increasing importance of almonds within the country's horticultural sector and reflects continued opportunities for production expansion through improved irrigation, better-quality planting material, and enhanced agricultural support services.
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Almond production refers to the annual output of almonds harvested within a country, measured in tonnes or metric tons. The indicator captures the quantity of almonds produced during a given year and provides a time series of national production levels. It reflects agricultural output from almond orchards intended for commercial, industrial, and agricultural use. Production statistics are compiled from international agricultural databases and official national reporting agencies, providing a standardized measure for comparing almond production across countries and over time.
Afghanistan Almond Production was 69.32 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 3.5% on 2023.
Afghanistan Almond Production moved from 24.25 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 69.32 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+185.9%), an average of +12.4% a year. The series high was 69.32 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 24.25 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 69.32 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the lowest was 24.25 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
Included: The indicator includes harvested almonds produced from cultivated almond trees during the reporting year, regardless of whether the almonds are sold domestically, exported, or processed into products such as almond kernels, almond flour, almond milk, or almond oil. It covers commercial agricultural production reported by official statistical authorities and international organizations, including FAO and other recognized agricultural data sources. The figures represent gross production before processing and are reported for the selected country and reference period. Excluded: The indicator excludes imports, exports, stocks, consumption, trade values, prices, and post-harvest processing activities. It does not account for almond-derived products after processing, production losses occurring after harvest, or almonds harvested from wild or non-commercial sources unless included in official national statistics. The data also excludes forecasts, estimated future production, and production outside the selected country's geographical boundaries.
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?tab=table&Food=Almonds&Metric=Production&Per+capita=false&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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