– Coconut Production refers to the total quantity of coconuts harvested and produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes.
Malaysia Coconut Production was 673.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 7.5% on 2023. The Malaysia Coconut Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country’s coconut production performance and agricultural output trends between 2015 and 2024.
Malaysia Coconut Production moved from 505.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 673.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+33.2%), an average of +3.2% a year. The series high was 673.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 495.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2018.
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2018) is 178 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +8.4% in 2022.
Among the 18 countries in this dataset, Malaysia ranks 10 for 2024, behind Indonesia (17,985 Thousand Tonnes) and India (14,708 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 1% 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 | 673.6 | +7.5% |
| 2023 | 626.6 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | 604.4 | +8.4% |
| 2021 | 557.4 | −0.6% |
| 2020 | 561 | +4.5% |
| 2019 | 536.6 | +8.3% |
| 2018 Trough | 495.5 | −4.3% |
| 2017 | 517.6 | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 504.8 | −0.2% |
| 2015 | 505.6 | — |
Regional context
Coconut Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Malaysia 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, crop productivity, agricultural development, supply availability, and the overall progress of Malaysia’s coconut farming sector. Based on the validated data, Malaysia recorded an overall increasing trend in coconut production during the study period, despite some annual fluctuations. Production started at 505.61 thousand tonnes in 2015 and remained almost stable at 504.77 thousand tonnes in 2016. Output increased to 517.59 thousand tonnes in 2017 before declining to 495.53 thousand tonnes in 2018. Production recovered significantly to 536.61 thousand tonnes in 2019 and continued increasing to 560.98 thousand tonnes in 2020. Output remained strong at 557.35 thousand tonnes in 2021 before rising to 604.43 thousand tonnes in 2022. Coconut production further increased to 626.56 thousand tonnes in 2023 and reached a study-period high of 673.55 thousand tonnes in 2024. The overall trend indicates gradual expansion in Malaysia’s coconut production capacity, supported by steady improvements after 2018.
The dataset provides valuable insights into Malaysia’s coconut production trends, agricultural performance, and sector development. It enables year-over-year analysis, production benchmarking against other Asian coconut producers, and evaluation of long-term growth potential. The data can support farmers, agricultural organizations, policymakers, processors, exporters, investors, and researchers in forecasting production, assessing supply trends, identifying market opportunities, and improving cultivation efficiency. It also contributes to understanding coconut-related industries, food processing applications, rural economic development, and sustainable agricultural planning. The dataset supports strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening Malaysia’s coconut value chain and enhancing agricultural productivity.
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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).
Malaysia Coconut Production was 673.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 7.5% on 2023.
Malaysia Coconut Production moved from 505.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 673.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+33.2%), an average of +3.2% a year. The series high was 673.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 495.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2018.
The highest value was 673.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the lowest was 495.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2018.
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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