Almond production refers to the annual output of almonds harvested within a country, measured in tonnes or metric tons.
Australia Almond Production was 370 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 15.6% on 2023. Australia Almond Production (2015–2024): Australia recorded strong long-term growth in almond production between 2015 and 2024, reinforcing its position as one of the world's leading almond-producing countries. Production increased from approximately 155 thousand tonnes in 2015 to about 370 thousand tonnes in 2024, despite moderate year-to-year fluctuations.
Australia Almond Production moved from 155.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 370 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+138.2%), an average of +10.1% a year. The series high was 370 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 155.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2015) is 214.7 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +22.5% in 2019.
Among the 31 countries in this dataset, Australia ranks 2 for 2024, behind U.S. (2,000 Thousand Tonnes) and Spain (369.7 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 9.4% 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 | 370 | +15.6% |
| 2023 | 320 | −12.3% |
| 2022 | 365 | +15.5% |
| 2021 | 316 | +22.5% |
| 2020 | 258 | +21.7% |
| 2019 | 212 | +22.5% |
| 2018 | 173 | −7% |
| 2017 | 186 | +6.5% |
| 2016 | 174.7 | +12.5% |
| 2015 Trough | 155.3 | — |
Regional context
Almond Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Australia 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.
Output expanded steadily through 2017 before declining slightly in 2018 due to seasonal conditions. Strong recovery followed, with production increasing significantly from 212 thousand tonnes in 2019 to 365 thousand tonnes in 2022, driven by expanding orchard acreage, improved irrigation systems, higher-yield varieties, and advances in orchard management. Although production declined temporarily in 2023, it rebounded strongly in 2024, reaching the highest level during the observed period. Australia's almond industry benefits from highly mechanized farming, efficient water management, modern processing infrastructure, and strong export demand, particularly from Asian and international markets. Favorable climatic conditions in major producing regions such as Victoria, South Australia, and New South Wales have supported consistent productivity improvements over time. Ongoing investments in sustainable irrigation technologies, research, pest management, and precision agriculture continue to enhance production efficiency. Export-oriented commercial production remains a major driver of industry growth, supported by increasing global demand for almonds and almond-based products. Future expansion is expected to depend on water availability, climate resilience, continued technological innovation, and market diversification. Overall, the 2015–2024 data demonstrate sustained long-term growth in Australia's almond sector, highlighting its strong competitiveness, modern production systems, and increasing importance within the global almond industry.
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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.
Australia Almond Production was 370 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 15.6% on 2023.
Australia Almond Production moved from 155.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 370 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+138.2%), an average of +10.1% a year. The series high was 370 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 155.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 370 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the lowest was 155.3 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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