Almonds, in shell production in Afghanistan
In 2024 Afghanistan produced 69,316 t of almonds, in shell, the 10th largest in the world (1.75% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 153%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 39,794 ha, yield 1.7 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 69,316 t
- World rank
- 10 of 48
- 10-year change
- +153%
- Record
- 69,316 t
- 2024
Almonds, in shell in Afghanistan, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Afghanistan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.8%
- 0.99% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.7
- world 1.6 (+5.8%)
- kg per person
- 1.63
- world 0.48
- 10-year change
- +153%
- world +43%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Italy | 74,960 | 1.9% |
| 9 | Tunisia | 70,873 | 1.8% |
| 10 | Afghanistan | 69,316 | 1.8% |
| 11 | Algeria | 68,513 | 1.7% |
| 12 | Syria | 60,830 | 1.5% |
Map of world production of almonds, in shell
Share of the world total; Afghanistan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 69,316 | +3.5% | 39,794 | 1.74 |
| 2023 | 67,000 | +5.5% | 37,000 | 1.81 |
| 2022 | 63,515 | −1.2% | 36,462 | 1.74 |
| 2021 | 64,256 | +63% | 36,862 | 1.74 |
| 2020 | 39,307 | +2.9% | 22,134 | 1.78 |
| 2019 | 38,205 | +11% | 29,203 | 1.31 |
| 2018 | 34,413 | +26% | 20,053 | 1.72 |
| 2017 | 27,291 | −17% | 19,793 | 1.38 |
| 2016 | 32,843 | +35% | 19,481 | 1.69 |
| 2015 | 24,246 | −12% | 14,676 | 1.65 |
| 2014 | 27,400 | −35% | 13,703 | 2.00 |
| 2013 | 42,215 | −32% | 14,114 | 2.99 |
| 2012 | 62,000 | +2.3% | 13,490 | 4.60 |
| 2011 | 60,611 | +8.2% | 13,469 | 4.50 |
| 2010 | 56,000 | +30% | 11,210 | 5.00 |
| 2009 | 43,183 | +2.8% | 11,029 | 3.92 |
| 2008 | 42,000 | +33% | 12,000 | 3.50 |
| 2007 | 31,481 | +57% | 12,000 | 2.62 |
| 2006 | 20,000 | +28% | 12,000 | 1.67 |
| 2005 | 15,630 | +6.3% | 11,768 | 1.33 |
| 2004 | 14,700 | +5.0% | 12,000 | 1.23 |
| 2003 | 14,000 | +19% | 5,700 | 2.46 |
| 2002 | 11,774 | −22% | 5,500 | 2.14 |
| 2001 | 15,000 | +25% | 9,000 | 1.67 |
| 2000 | 12,000 | +9.1% | 7,000 | 1.71 |
| 1999 | 11,000 | +22% | 5,500 | 2.00 |
| 1998 | 9,000 | 0.0% | 5,500 | 1.64 |
| 1997 | 9,000 | 0.0% | 5,500 | 1.64 |
| 1996 | 9,000 | 0.0% | 5,500 | 1.64 |
| 1995 | 9,000 | 0.0% | 5,500 | 1.64 |
| 1994 | 9,000 | 0.0% | 5,500 | 1.64 |
| 1993 | 9,000 | −9.1% | 5,500 | 1.64 |
| 1992 | 9,900 | +10% | 5,500 | 1.80 |
| 1991 | 9,000 | −5.3% | 5,500 | 1.64 |
| 1990 | 9,500 | +8.0% | 6,037 | 1.57 |
| 1989 | 8,800 | −2.2% | 5,400 | 1.63 |
| 1988 | 9,000 | 0.0% | 5,400 | 1.67 |
| 1987 | 9,000 | −10.0% | 5,500 | 1.64 |
| 1986 | 10,000 | +11% | 5,500 | 1.82 |
| 1985 | 9,000 | −14% | 5,600 | 1.61 |
| 1984 | 10,500 | +8.2% | 5,700 | 1.84 |
| 1983 | 9,700 | −12% | 5,700 | 1.70 |
| 1982 | 11,000 | +38% | 5,800 | 1.90 |
| 1981 | 8,000 | −19% | 5,800 | 1.38 |
| 1980 | 9,900 | −5.7% | 5,800 | 1.71 |
| 1979 | 10,500 | −13% | 6,000 | 1.75 |
| 1978 | 12,000 | +33% | 6,000 | 2.00 |
| 1977 | 9,000 | −8.2% | 6,000 | 1.50 |
| 1976 | 9,800 | — | 5,900 | 1.66 |
| 1975 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — | — | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 3,664 t USD 5.4 m
- Exporter rank
- 6 of 67
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of almonds, in shell in Afghanistan?
Afghanistan produced 69,316 t in 2024, 1.8% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Afghanistan rank in the world for production of almonds, in shell?
Afghanistan ranked 10th of 48 countries in 2024. The largest producer was United States with 50.6% of the world total.
How has the production of almonds, in shell in Afghanistan changed?
It rose by 153% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +43% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of almonds, in shell in Afghanistan?
1.7 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (69,316 t from 39,794 ha), against a world average of 1.6 t/ha.
Does Afghanistan export or import almonds, in shell?
In 2024 Afghanistan reported exports of 3,664 t (USD 5.4 m) and no imports, according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Afghanistan is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.