– Coconut Production refers to the total quantity of coconuts harvested and produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes.
Ghana Coconut Production was 544.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 2.4% on 2023. The Ghana Coconut Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country’s coconut production performance and agricultural output trends between 2015 and 2024.
Ghana Coconut Production moved from 380.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 544.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+43.2%), an average of +4.1% a year. The series high was 544.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 380.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2015) is 164.4 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +19.9% in 2016.
Among the 18 countries in this dataset, Ghana ranks 11 for 2024, behind Indonesia (17,985 Thousand Tonnes) and India (14,708 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.8% 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 | 544.8 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | 531.8 | +5.2% |
| 2022 | 505.4 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 494 | −0.1% |
| 2020 | 494.4 | +2% |
| 2019 | 484.8 | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 474 | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 460.8 | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 456 | +19.9% |
| 2015 Trough | 380.4 | — |
Regional context
Coconut Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Ghana is highlighted.
Data definition
Coconut Production — – Coconut Production refers to the total quantity of coconuts harvested and produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the scale of coconut cultivation, agricultural productivity, and the contribution of coconut farming to the agricultural sector. It is used to assess production capacity, food supply availability, and the role of coconut cultivation in domestic and international agricultural markets. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
The data includes the annual production of coconuts harvested from coconut palm trees and recorded as primary agricultural output. It covers coconuts produced for fresh consumption, processing into coconut oil, coconut milk, desiccated coconut, copra, and other coconut-based products. The figures represent harvested coconut quantities collected from official agricultural statistics and standardized by the FAO to support international comparison across countries and years.
The data excludes processed coconut products such as coconut oil, coconut milk, copra, desiccated coconut, and other value-added products. It also excludes coconut exports and imports, coconut cultivation area, yield per hectare, post-harvest losses, inventory changes, and informal or unrecorded production not captured in official agricultural statistics. Other tropical crops and oil-bearing crops such as palm oil, soybean, and sunflower are not included in this indicator.
Coconut Production — – Coconut Production refers to the total quantity of coconuts harvested and produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the scale of coconut cultivation, agricultural productivity, and the contribution of coconut farming to the agricultural sector. It is used to assess production capacity, food supply availability, and the role of coconut cultivation in domestic and international agricultural markets. 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 coconut cultivation capacity, agricultural productivity, crop output, farming expansion, supply chain development, and the overall growth of Ghana’s coconut agriculture sector. Based on the validated data, Ghana recorded a strong and consistent increase in coconut production throughout the study period, reflecting improvements in cultivation activity and production capacity. Production increased from 380.38 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 456 thousand tonnes in 2016, followed by further growth to 460.80 thousand tonnes in 2017. Output continued rising to 474 thousand tonnes in 2018 and 484.80 thousand tonnes in 2019. Production reached 494.40 thousand tonnes in 2020 and remained almost stable at 494 thousand tonnes in 2021. Coconut output increased further to 505.40 thousand tonnes in 2022, followed by significant growth to 531.78 thousand tonnes in 2023 and achieving the highest production level of 544.77 thousand tonnes in 2024. The overall trend demonstrates sustained production growth, with output increasing considerably compared with the beginning of the study period.
The dataset provides valuable insights into Ghana’s coconut production trends, agricultural development, and industry expansion. It supports year-over-year analysis, comparison with other coconut-producing regions, and evaluation of long-term production growth. The data can assist farmers, policymakers, agribusinesses, processors, exporters, investors, and researchers in assessing production performance, forecasting future output, identifying market opportunities, and improving agricultural strategies. It also supports decision-making related to rural development, food processing industries, export potential, sustainable farming practices, and strengthening Ghana’s coconut value chain. The dataset contributes to understanding the growing importance of coconut cultivation within Ghana’s agricultural economy and future economic development opportunities.
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Definition – Coconut Production refers to the total quantity of coconuts harvested and produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the scale of coconut cultivation, agricultural productivity, and the contribution of coconut farming to the agricultural sector. It is used to assess production capacity, food supply availability, and the role of coconut cultivation in domestic and international agricultural markets. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Ghana Coconut Production was 544.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 2.4% on 2023.
Ghana Coconut Production moved from 380.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 544.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+43.2%), an average of +4.1% a year. The series high was 544.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 380.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 544.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the lowest was 380.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
Included: The data includes the annual production of coconuts harvested from coconut palm trees and recorded as primary agricultural output. It covers coconuts produced for fresh consumption, processing into coconut oil, coconut milk, desiccated coconut, copra, and other coconut-based products. The figures represent harvested coconut quantities collected from official agricultural statistics and standardized by the FAO to support international comparison across countries and years. Excluded: The data excludes processed coconut products such as coconut oil, coconut milk, copra, desiccated coconut, and other value-added products. It also excludes coconut exports and imports, coconut cultivation area, yield per hectare, post-harvest losses, inventory changes, and informal or unrecorded production not captured in official agricultural statistics. Other tropical crops and oil-bearing crops such as palm oil, soybean, and sunflower are not included in this indicator.
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?time=2024&mapSelect=~GRL&Food=Coconuts&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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