Almonds, in shell production in Algeria
In 2024 Algeria produced 68,513 t of almonds, in shell, the 11th largest in the world (1.73% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 5.7%. The record was 76,482 t in 2015. Area harvested: 36,926 ha, yield 1.9 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 68,513 t
- World rank
- 11 of 48
- 10-year change
- +5.7%
- Record
- 76,482 t
- 2015
Almonds, in shell in Algeria, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Algeria compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.7%
- 2.4% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.9
- world 1.6 (+13%)
- kg per person
- 1.46
- world 0.48
- 10-year change
- +5.7%
- world +43%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Tunisia | 70,873 | 1.8% |
| 10 | Afghanistan | 69,316 | 1.8% |
| 11 | Algeria | 68,513 | 1.7% |
| 12 | Syria | 60,830 | 1.5% |
| 13 | China | 48,000 | 1.2% |
Map of world production of almonds, in shell
Share of the world total; Algeria is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 68,513 | −1.8% | 36,926 | 1.86 |
| 2023 | 69,735 | +10% | 38,540 | 1.81 |
| 2022 | 63,211 | +14% | 36,586 | 1.73 |
| 2021 | 55,448 | −8.9% | 32,492 | 1.71 |
| 2020 | 60,832 | −16% | 34,542 | 1.76 |
| 2019 | 72,412 | +27% | 35,380 | 2.05 |
| 2018 | 57,213 | −7.6% | 35,626 | 1.61 |
| 2017 | 61,934 | −6.3% | 50,100 | 1.24 |
| 2016 | 66,095 | −14% | 49,983 | 1.32 |
| 2015 | 76,482 | +18% | 40,403 | 1.89 |
| 2014 | 64,827 | +2.0% | 39,050 | 1.66 |
| 2013 | 63,545 | −4.4% | 49,011 | 1.30 |
| 2012 | 66,487 | +31% | 49,975 | 1.33 |
| 2011 | 50,621 | −11% | 52,245 | 0.97 |
| 2010 | 56,973 | +20% | 54,485 | 1.05 |
| 2009 | 47,393 | +20% | 39,313 | 1.21 |
| 2008 | 39,521 | +16% | 39,787 | 0.99 |
| 2007 | 34,110 | −36% | 40,890 | 0.83 |
| 2006 | 53,673 | +18% | 39,098 | 1.37 |
| 2005 | 45,379 | +19% | 35,099 | 1.29 |
| 2004 | 37,985 | +18% | 30,453 | 1.25 |
| 2003 | 32,234 | −0.2% | 30,630 | 1.05 |
| 2002 | 32,287 | +28% | 27,720 | 1.16 |
| 2001 | 25,199 | −4.8% | 26,980 | 0.93 |
| 2000 | 26,483 | +3.4% | 27,150 | 0.98 |
| 1999 | 25,602 | +18% | 26,820 | 0.95 |
| 1998 | 21,641 | +12% | 26,490 | 0.82 |
| 1997 | 19,396 | −42% | 27,440 | 0.71 |
| 1996 | 33,561 | +69% | 25,190 | 1.33 |
| 1995 | 19,869 | +4.0% | 24,860 | 0.80 |
| 1994 | 19,106 | −23% | 26,130 | 0.73 |
| 1993 | 24,685 | +38% | 25,880 | 0.95 |
| 1992 | 17,901 | +14% | 24,970 | 0.72 |
| 1991 | 15,768 | +34% | 24,240 | 0.65 |
| 1990 | 11,733 | −5.7% | 25,010 | 0.47 |
| 1989 | 12,438 | +29% | 23,610 | 0.53 |
| 1988 | 9,676 | +17% | 21,370 | 0.45 |
| 1987 | 8,253 | +2.4% | 21,000 | 0.39 |
| 1986 | 8,060 | −19% | 20,860 | 0.39 |
| 1985 | 9,951 | +33% | 21,100 | 0.47 |
| 1984 | 7,476 | +5.4% | 16,490 | 0.45 |
| 1983 | 7,093 | +6.9% | 18,030 | 0.39 |
| 1982 | 6,637 | −16% | 15,450 | 0.43 |
| 1981 | 7,930 | +103% | 15,960 | 0.50 |
| 1980 | 3,900 | +7.4% | 8,700 | 0.45 |
| 1979 | 3,631 | +14% | 8,100 | 0.45 |
| 1978 | 3,192 | −32% | 7,100 | 0.45 |
| 1977 | 4,666 | −43% | 10,400 | 0.45 |
| 1976 | 8,208 | +64% | 18,250 | 0.45 |
| 1975 | 4,996 | +9.4% | 11,000 | 0.45 |
| 1974 | 4,567 | +10% | 10,150 | 0.45 |
| 1973 | 4,142 | +11% | 9,200 | 0.45 |
| 1972 | 3,747 | +81% | 8,300 | 0.45 |
| 1971 | 2,070 | −31% | 4,600 | 0.45 |
| 1970 | 3,000 | +22% | 6,700 | 0.45 |
| 1969 | 2,466 | −45% | 5,500 | 0.45 |
| 1968 | 4,497 | −23% | 10,000 | 0.45 |
| 1967 | 5,818 | +2.1% | 12,900 | 0.45 |
| 1966 | 5,700 | −8.1% | 12,700 | 0.45 |
| 1965 | 6,200 | −3.1% | 13,800 | 0.45 |
| 1964 | 6,400 | +6.7% | 14,200 | 0.45 |
| 1963 | 6,000 | 0.0% | 13,300 | 0.45 |
| 1962 | 6,000 | 0.0% | 13,300 | 0.45 |
| 1961 | 6,000 | — | 13,300 | 0.45 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 1,238 t USD 5.3 m
- Importer rank
- 12 of 120
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 Algeria?
Algeria produced 68,513 t in 2024, 1.7% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Algeria rank in the world for production of almonds, in shell?
Algeria ranked 11th 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 Algeria changed?
It rose by 5.7% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +43% for the world. The record was 76,482 t in 2015.
What is the yield of almonds, in shell in Algeria?
1.9 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (68,513 t from 36,926 ha), against a world average of 1.6 t/ha.
Does Algeria export or import almonds, in shell?
In 2024 Algeria reported no exports and imports of 1,238 t (USD 5.3 m), 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 Algeria 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.