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.
South America Apple Production was 2,975 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 12.6% on 2023. Apple production is an important agricultural indicator that reflects the performance, productivity, and stability of the fruit sector within South America. The provided data highlights the variations in apple production trends over the observed period, indicating changes in output levels, production efficiency, and per-capita production patterns.
South America Apple Production moved from 3,896 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 2,975 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−23.6%), an average of −3% a year. The series high was 3,896 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 2,975 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2024) is 920.8 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −12.6% in 2024.
Within South America, Chile has the highest value in 2024 at 1,299 Thousand Tonnes, 43.7% of the regional total.
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| Year | Thousand Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Trough | 2,975 | −12.6% |
| 2023 | 3,403 | +7.8% |
| 2022 | 3,158 | −12.3% |
| 2021 | 3,601 | +6.6% |
| 2020 | 3,379 | −5.5% |
| 2019 | 3,574 | −0.5% |
| 2018 | 3,593 | −2.8% |
| 2017 | 3,699 | +7.8% |
| 2016 | 3,431 | −11.9% |
| 2015Peak | 3,896 | — |
Data definition
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.
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 production figures show a fluctuating trend, with values ranging from approximately 423.343 to 693.275 units during the period under review. The highest recorded production level was 693.275, indicating a strong production phase, while the lowest value of 423.343 reflects a period of reduced output. The average production level across the given observations stands at approximately 528.749, suggesting a moderate but variable production capacity in the region.
The per-capita production indicator also demonstrates changes over time, with values ranging from 0.983255 to 1.307642. The average per-capita production level is approximately 1.183, indicating a relatively stable contribution of apple production relative to population size. The fluctuations suggest that factors such as agricultural conditions, cultivation practices, market demand, and climatic variations may influence production outcomes.
The additional productivity-related values, ranging from 1.2990645 to 1.7214162, show variations in production performance and efficiency. The highest productivity level recorded was 1.7214162, while the lowest was 1.2990645, indicating differences in agricultural efficiency throughout the period.
Overall, the Apple Production indicator reflects a dynamic agricultural landscape in South America, characterized by moderate production growth potential, periodic fluctuations, and changing productivity levels. Monitoring this indicator provides valuable insights into food supply conditions, agricultural resilience, and the economic contribution of the fruit production sector within the region.
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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.
South America Apple Production was 2,975 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 12.6% on 2023.
South America Apple Production moved from 3,896 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 2,975 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−23.6%), an average of −3% a year. The series high was 3,896 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 2,975 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
The highest value was 3,896 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the lowest was 2,975 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
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.
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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