Almond production refers to the annual output of almonds harvested within a country, measured in tonnes or metric tons.
Africa Almond Production was 344.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 5.1% on 2023. Between 2015 and 2024, Africa experienced steady growth in almond production, supported by favorable agro-climatic conditions, expanding orchard cultivation, and the continued importance of almond farming in Mediterranean and semi-arid regions. Regional almond production increased from approximately 283.63 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 344.37 thousand tonnes in 2024, despite moderate fluctuations during the decade.
Africa Almond Production moved from 283.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 344.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+21.4%), an average of +2.2% a year. The series high was 347.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 278.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2016) is 68.99 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +11.3% in 2021.
Within Africa, Morocco has the highest value in 2024 at 163.6 Thousand Tonnes, 47.5% of the regional total.
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| Year | Thousand Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 344.4 | +5.1% |
| 2023 | 327.8 | −5.7% |
| 2022Peak | 347.6 | +5.3% |
| 2021 | 330 | +11.3% |
| 2020 | 296.6 | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 292.6 | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 284.9 | 0% |
| 2017 | 284.9 | +2.2% |
| 2016 Trough | 278.6 | −1.8% |
| 2015 | 283.6 | — |
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.
Production reached its highest level of around 347.60 thousand tonnes in 2022, reflecting improved orchard productivity, favorable growing conditions, and stronger cultivation activities. Morocco remained the leading almond-producing country in Africa, while Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, and other African producers contributed to maintaining regional supply.
Africa's almond production is influenced by various factors, including climatic conditions, rainfall patterns, irrigation availability, orchard management practices, tree maturity, pollination efficiency, pest and disease control, and adoption of improved agricultural techniques. The Mediterranean climate found in North African countries provides suitable conditions for almond cultivation, supporting the production of high-quality almonds. Traditional farming knowledge combined with modern agricultural practices has helped improve productivity and maintain consistent output. Almonds produced across Africa are used for direct consumption and serve as raw materials for processed products such as confectionery, bakery items, almond flour, almond milk, edible oils, and other food applications.
The indicator includes domestically produced almonds harvested from cultivated orchards across African countries and covers annual production reported under the almond product classification. It excludes imports, exports, inventories, domestic consumption, processing volumes, market prices, trade values, and the economic contribution of the almond industry. Differences in reported production figures may occur due to variations in harvested area, yield performance, weather conditions, irrigation availability, farming practices, and national agricultural reporting methodologies.
Overall, Africa's almond production between 2015 and 2024 reflects a gradually expanding agricultural sector, highlighting the region's growing role in global almond production and the importance of almond cultivation for rural economies, agricultural diversification, and international markets.
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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.
Africa Almond Production was 344.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 5.1% on 2023.
Africa Almond Production moved from 283.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 344.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+21.4%), an average of +2.2% a year. The series high was 347.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 278.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
The highest value was 347.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the lowest was 278.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
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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