– Cotton Production refers to the total quantity of cotton lint produced from harvested cotton crops within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes.
Colombia Cotton Production was 11.92 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, down 9.3% on 2022. The Colombia Cotton Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country’s cotton cultivation performance and agricultural output trends between 2015 and 2023.
Colombia Cotton Production moved from 24.32 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 11.92 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (−51%), an average of −8.5% a year. The series high was 28.60 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the low 7.25 Thousand Tonnes in 2020.
The gap between the series high (2016) and low (2020) is 21.34 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +97.9% in 2019.
Among the 21 countries in this dataset, Colombia ranks 17 for 2023, behind China (5,618 Thousand Tonnes) and India (5,529 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0% of the global total in 2023.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11.92 | −9.3% |
| 2022 | 13.14 | +26.2% |
| 2021 | 10.42 | +43.6% |
| 2020 Trough | 7.25 | −68.4% |
| 2019 | 22.92 | +97.9% |
| 2018 | 11.58 | +30.3% |
| 2017 | 8.89 | −68.9% |
| 2016Peak | 28.60 | +17.6% |
| 2015 | 24.32 | — |
Regional context
Cotton Production by country, 2023, Thousand Tonnes. Colombia is highlighted.
Data definition
Cotton Production — – Cotton Production refers to the total quantity of cotton lint produced from harvested cotton crops within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the scale of cotton cultivation, agricultural productivity, and the contribution of cotton farming to the textile and agricultural sectors. It is used to assess global cotton supply, production capacity, and the availability of raw materials for textile manufacturing. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
The data includes annual production of cotton lint obtained from harvested cotton plants and recorded as primary agricultural output. It covers cotton produced for textile manufacturing, yarn production, industrial processing, and export markets. The figures represent harvested cotton quantities collected from official agricultural statistics and standardized by the FAO to enable international comparison across countries and years.
The data excludes cotton fiber processing, yarn, fabrics, garments, and other finished textile products. It also excludes cottonseed production, cottonseed oil, cotton imports and exports, cultivated land area, cotton yield per hectare, and inventory changes. Post-harvest losses, informal or unrecorded cotton production not captured in official agricultural statistics, and synthetic fibers such as polyester, nylon, and other non-cotton textile materials are also excluded from this indicator.
Cotton Production — – Cotton Production refers to the total quantity of cotton lint produced from harvested cotton crops within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the scale of cotton cultivation, agricultural productivity, and the contribution of cotton farming to the textile and agricultural sectors. It is used to assess global cotton supply, production capacity, and the availability of raw materials for textile manufacturing. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Measured in Thousand Tonnes, the dataset serves as an important benchmark for evaluating cotton farming activity, agricultural productivity, domestic textile raw material availability, rural economic development, and the performance of Colombia’s cotton sector. Based on the validated data, Colombia’s cotton production experienced significant fluctuations throughout the study period, with declining output compared with initial production levels despite periodic recoveries. Cotton production started at 24.32 thousand tonnes in 2015 and increased to 28.60 thousand tonnes in 2016, representing the highest production level during the period. Output declined sharply to 8.89 thousand tonnes in 2017 before recovering slightly to 11.58 thousand tonnes in 2018. Production increased to 22.92 thousand tonnes in 2019 but declined again to 7.25 thousand tonnes in 2020. Cotton output recovered moderately to 10.42 thousand tonnes in 2021 and increased to 13.14 thousand tonnes in 2022. Production decreased slightly to 11.92 thousand tonnes in 2023, indicating continued variability in domestic cotton cultivation. The overall trend highlights challenges in maintaining consistent production levels.
The dataset provides valuable insights into Colombia’s cotton production trends, agricultural performance, and supply development. It supports historical analysis, production benchmarking, market evaluation, and future forecasting of cotton availability. Farmers, textile manufacturers, policymakers, exporters, investors, researchers, and industry stakeholders can utilize the dataset to assess production challenges, identify opportunities for agricultural improvement, evaluate supply trends, and support strategic planning. The data also contributes to understanding Colombia’s cotton industry development, sustainable farming practices, productivity enhancement, and potential opportunities for strengthening the agricultural and textile value chain.
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Definition – Cotton Production refers to the total quantity of cotton lint produced from harvested cotton crops within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the scale of cotton cultivation, agricultural productivity, and the contribution of cotton farming to the textile and agricultural sectors. It is used to assess global cotton supply, production capacity, and the availability of raw materials for textile manufacturing. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Colombia Cotton Production was 11.92 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, down 9.3% on 2022.
Colombia Cotton Production moved from 24.32 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 11.92 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (−51%), an average of −8.5% a year. The series high was 28.60 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the low 7.25 Thousand Tonnes in 2020.
The highest value was 28.60 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the lowest was 7.25 Thousand Tonnes in 2020.
Included: The data includes annual production of cotton lint obtained from harvested cotton plants and recorded as primary agricultural output. It covers cotton produced for textile manufacturing, yarn production, industrial processing, and export markets. The figures represent harvested cotton quantities collected from official agricultural statistics and standardized by the FAO to enable international comparison across countries and years. Excluded: The data excludes cotton fiber processing, yarn, fabrics, garments, and other finished textile products. It also excludes cottonseed production, cottonseed oil, cotton imports and exports, cultivated land area, cotton yield per hectare, and inventory changes. Post-harvest losses, informal or unrecorded cotton production not captured in official agricultural statistics, and synthetic fibers such as polyester, nylon, and other non-cotton textile materials are also excluded from this indicator.
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?time=latest&overlay=download-data&Food=Cotton&Metric=Production&Per+capita=false&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2023 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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