> 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%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/almonds/afghanistan/

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# 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.

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Production, 202469,316 t
World rank10 of 48
10-year change+153%
Record69,316 t2024

## Almonds, in shell in Afghanistan, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Afghanistan compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total1.8%0.99% in 2014
Yield, t/ha1.7world 1.6 (+5.8%)
kg per person1.63world 0.48
10-year change+153%world +43%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 8 | [Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/almonds/italy/) | 74,960 | 1.9% |
| 9 | [Tunisia](https://husfarm.com/production/almonds/tunisia/) | 70,873 | 1.8% |
| 10 | **Afghanistan** | 69,316 | 1.8% |
| 11 | [Algeria](https://husfarm.com/production/almonds/algeria/) | 68,513 | 1.7% |
| 12 | [Syria](https://husfarm.com/production/almonds/syria/) | 60,830 | 1.5% |

[Full ranking of 48 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/almonds/)

### Map of world production of almonds, in shell

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
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

Exports3,664 t USD 5.4 m
Exporter rank6 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](https://husfarm.com/production/almonds/)

## 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

[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/almonds/united-states/)[Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/almonds/australia/)[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/almonds/spain/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/almonds/turkey/)[Morocco](https://husfarm.com/production/almonds/morocco/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/almonds/iran/)[Portugal](https://husfarm.com/production/almonds/portugal/)[Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/almonds/italy/)[Tunisia](https://husfarm.com/production/almonds/tunisia/)[Algeria](https://husfarm.com/production/almonds/algeria/)[Syria](https://husfarm.com/production/almonds/syria/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/almonds/china/)
[All countries producing almonds, in shell](https://husfarm.com/production/almonds/)

## Other products of Afghanistan

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[Agricultural production in Afghanistan](https://husfarm.com/production/country/afghanistan/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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