Almond production refers to the annual output of almonds harvested within a country, measured in tonnes or metric tons.
U.S. Almond Production was 2,000 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 14.2% on 2023. The U.S. remained the world's leading almond producer throughout the 2015–2024 period, with production consistently recorded in the million-tonne range. Output increased from 1.44 million tonnes in 2015 to 2.00 million tonnes in 2024, although the trend was characterized by periods of expansion and moderation.
U.S. Almond Production moved from 1,436 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 2,000 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+39.3%), an average of +3.7% a year. The series high was 2,345 Thousand Tonnes in 2020 and the low 1,436 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2020) and low (2015) is 908.7 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +22.6% in 2020.
Among the 31 countries in this dataset, U.S. ranks 1 for 2024. It accounts for 50.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,000 | +14.2% |
| 2023 | 1,752 | −6.3% |
| 2022 | 1,869 | −15.2% |
| 2021 | 2,204 | −6% |
| 2020Peak | 2,345 | +22.6% |
| 2019 | 1,913 | +11.1% |
| 2018 | 1,721 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 1,717 | +6.1% |
| 2016 | 1,618 | +12.6% |
| 2015 Trough | 1,436 | — |
Regional context
Almond Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. U.S. is highlighted.
Data definition
Almond Production — Almond production refers to the annual output of almonds harvested within a country, measured in tonnes or metric tons. The indicator captures the quantity of almonds produced during a given year and provides a time series of national production levels. It reflects agricultural output from almond orchards intended for commercial, industrial, and agricultural use. Production statistics are compiled from international agricultural databases and official national reporting agencies, providing a standardized measure for comparing almond production across countries and over time.
The indicator includes harvested almonds produced from cultivated almond trees during the reporting year, regardless of whether the almonds are sold domestically, exported, or processed into products such as almond kernels, almond flour, almond milk, or almond oil. It covers commercial agricultural production reported by official statistical authorities and international organizations, including FAO and other recognized agricultural data sources. The figures represent gross production before processing and are reported for the selected country and reference period.
The indicator excludes imports, exports, stocks, consumption, trade values, prices, and post-harvest processing activities. It does not account for almond-derived products after processing, production losses occurring after harvest, or almonds harvested from wild or non-commercial sources unless included in official national statistics. The data also excludes forecasts, estimated future production, and production outside the selected country's geographical boundaries.
Almond Production — Almond production refers to the annual output of almonds harvested within a country, measured in tonnes or metric tons. The indicator captures the quantity of almonds produced during a given year and provides a time series of national production levels. It reflects agricultural output from almond orchards intended for commercial, industrial, and agricultural use. Production statistics are compiled from international agricultural databases and official national reporting agencies, providing a standardized measure for comparing almond production across countries and over time.
Production climbed steadily between 2015 and 2020, reaching a peak of 2.35 million tonnes in 2020 as favorable growing conditions, improved orchard productivity, and expanding cultivation supported higher harvest volumes. Following this peak, production moderated to 2.20 million tonnes in 2021 and declined further to 1.87 million tonnes in 2022 and 1.75 million tonnes in 2023, reflecting the impact of weather variability, water availability challenges, and changing orchard conditions in key producing regions. Despite these fluctuations, production rebounded to 2.00 million tonnes in 2024, indicating improved harvest performance and resilient production capacity. The long-term trend demonstrates that the U.S. almond industry has maintained a strong production base supported by advanced farming practices, large-scale commercial orchards, irrigation infrastructure, and continuous technological improvements. California, which accounts for the vast majority of U.S. almond production, continues to drive national output through high-yield cultivation and efficient supply chain management. Although annual production volumes are influenced by climatic conditions, water resources, and alternate bearing cycles, the overall production trajectory remains positive compared with the beginning of the period. The sustained ability to recover after lower-yield years highlights the maturity and resilience of the U.S. almond sector. Overall, the data indicate that the United States continued to strengthen its position as the dominant global almond producer between 2015 and 2024, with production levels remaining substantially higher than those of other producing countries.
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Almond production refers to the annual output of almonds harvested within a country, measured in tonnes or metric tons. The indicator captures the quantity of almonds produced during a given year and provides a time series of national production levels. It reflects agricultural output from almond orchards intended for commercial, industrial, and agricultural use. Production statistics are compiled from international agricultural databases and official national reporting agencies, providing a standardized measure for comparing almond production across countries and over time.
U.S. Almond Production was 2,000 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 14.2% on 2023.
U.S. Almond Production moved from 1,436 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 2,000 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+39.3%), an average of +3.7% a year. The series high was 2,345 Thousand Tonnes in 2020 and the low 1,436 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 2,345 Thousand Tonnes in 2020 and the lowest was 1,436 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
Included: The indicator includes harvested almonds produced from cultivated almond trees during the reporting year, regardless of whether the almonds are sold domestically, exported, or processed into products such as almond kernels, almond flour, almond milk, or almond oil. It covers commercial agricultural production reported by official statistical authorities and international organizations, including FAO and other recognized agricultural data sources. The figures represent gross production before processing and are reported for the selected country and reference period. Excluded: The indicator excludes imports, exports, stocks, consumption, trade values, prices, and post-harvest processing activities. It does not account for almond-derived products after processing, production losses occurring after harvest, or almonds harvested from wild or non-commercial sources unless included in official national statistics. The data also excludes forecasts, estimated future production, and production outside the selected country's geographical boundaries.
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?tab=table&Food=Almonds&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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