Lower over the period
Italy Apple Production moved from 2,474 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 2,399 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−3%), an average of −0.3% a year. The series high was 2,474 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 1,921 Thousand Tonnes in 2017.
What Italy Apple Production shows
Italy Apple Production was 2,399 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 5.8% on 2023. Apple production is an important agricultural macro indicator that reflects the performance, stability, and productivity of Italy’s fruit-growing sector. The data represents Italy’s annual apple production measured in million tonnes from 2015 to 2024, highlighting changes in output levels over a ten-year period.
A 22.3% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2017) is 552.3 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +28.4% in 2018.
Ranks 6 of 33 countries covered
Among the 33 countries in this dataset, Italy ranks 6 for 2024, behind China (51,285 Thousand Tonnes) and U.S. (4,923 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 2.5% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Italy Apple Production by year
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,399 | +5.8% |
| 2023 | 2,268 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 2,256 | +2% |
| 2021 | 2,212 | −10.2% |
| 2020 | 2,462 | +6.9% |
| 2019 | 2,304 | −6.6% |
| 2018 | 2,467 | +28.4% |
| 2017 Trough | 1,921 | −21.8% |
| 2016 | 2,456 | −0.7% |
| 2015Peak | 2,474 | — |
Regional context
How Italy compares in Europe
Apple Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Italy is highlighted.
1Poland3,385
2Italy2,399
3Russia2,014
4France1,964
5Ukraine1,151
6Germany779.7
7Spain545.1
8Romania487.1
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Apple Production — Apple production refers to the annual production output of apples, measured in tonnes or metric tons. The indicator presents country-level apple production statistics and time series, with values reported for each year in the selected period. It represents the quantity of apples harvested within a country under the relevant agricultural crop classification. Statistics are compiled from international agricultural databases and national agricultural reporting systems, including sources such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and official country data where available. The figures represent total apple production within the selected country and may include different apple varieties classified under the overall apple crop category.
The data includes harvested apple production from agricultural activities for commercial and farming purposes. It covers apples produced within the selected country and includes all apple varieties reported under the apple crop classification. The statistics account for annual harvested output and provide country-level production estimates across the selected time period. Data may incorporate official national reporting, agricultural surveys, and international estimates where direct reporting is unavailable.
The data excludes production of other fruits, nuts, and crops outside the apple category. It does not measure apple exports, imports, domestic consumption, processing volumes, storage quantities, market prices, or economic value. Differences may occur between sources due to variations in data collection methods, estimation techniques, reporting practices, harvested area assessments, yield calculations, and seasonal adjustments.
About this indicator
Apple Production — Apple production refers to the annual production output of apples, measured in tonnes or metric tons. The indicator presents country-level apple production statistics and time series, with values reported for each year in the selected period. It represents the quantity of apples harvested within a country under the relevant agricultural crop classification. Statistics are compiled from international agricultural databases and national agricultural reporting systems, including sources such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and official country data where available. The figures represent total apple production within the selected country and may include different apple varieties classified under the overall apple crop category.
During this period, Italy maintained a relatively stable position as one of Europe’s leading apple producers, with production generally fluctuating between approximately 1.9 million tonnes and 2.5 million tonnes.
In 2015, Italy produced around 2.47 million tonnes of apples, indicating a strong production base. Output remained close to this level in 2016, before experiencing a decline in 2017, when production fell to approximately 1.92 million tonnes, representing the lowest point in the observed period. This reduction may have been influenced by factors such as unfavorable weather conditions, changes in cultivation conditions, or variations in agricultural yields. However, production recovered in subsequent years, reaching around 2.46 million tonnes in 2018, demonstrating the resilience of Italy’s apple farming industry.
From 2019 onwards, apple production showed moderate fluctuations, with output remaining mostly above 2.2 million tonnes annually. The period between 2020 and 2024 reflects a relatively stable trend, with production ranging between 2.21 million tonnes and 2.40 million tonnes. In 2024, Italy recorded production of approximately 2.40 million tonnes, indicating a recovery compared with previous years and continued strength in the agricultural sector.
As a macroeconomic indicator, apple production provides insights into Italy’s agricultural performance, rural employment, export potential, and contribution to the food supply chain. Stable production levels suggest consistent farming capacity, while annual variations highlight the influence of environmental and economic factors on agricultural output. Overall, the data indicates that Italy’s apple production has remained resilient over the decade, maintaining a strong and relatively stable contribution to the country’s agricultural economy.
- Indicator
- Apple Production
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Europe
- Unit
- Thousand Tonnes
- Coverage
- 2015–2024, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Italy Apple Production?
Apple production refers to the annual production output of apples, measured in tonnes or metric tons. The indicator presents country-level apple production statistics and time series, with values reported for each year in the selected period. It represents the quantity of apples harvested within a country under the relevant agricultural crop classification. Statistics are compiled from international agricultural databases and national agricultural reporting systems, including sources such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and official country data where available. The figures represent total apple production within the selected country and may include different apple varieties classified under the overall apple crop category.
What was Italy Apple Production in 2024?
Italy Apple Production was 2,399 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 5.8% on 2023.
How has Italy Apple Production changed between 2015 and 2024?
Italy Apple Production moved from 2,474 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 2,399 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−3%), an average of −0.3% a year. The series high was 2,474 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 1,921 Thousand Tonnes in 2017.
Which year had the highest and lowest Italy Apple Production?
The highest value was 2,474 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the lowest was 1,921 Thousand Tonnes in 2017.
What does the Italy Apple Production data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes harvested apple production from agricultural activities for commercial and farming purposes. It covers apples produced within the selected country and includes all apple varieties reported under the apple crop classification. The statistics account for annual harvested output and provide country-level production estimates across the selected time period. Data may incorporate official national reporting, agricultural surveys, and international estimates where direct reporting is unavailable. Excluded: The data excludes production of other fruits, nuts, and crops outside the apple category. It does not measure apple exports, imports, domestic consumption, processing volumes, storage quantities, market prices, or economic value. Differences may occur between sources due to variations in data collection methods, estimation techniques, reporting practices, harvested area assessments, yield calculations, and seasonal adjustments.
Where does the Italy Apple Production data come from?
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?tab=table&Food=Apples&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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