Almonds, in shell production in Chile
In 2024 Chile produced 45,972 t of almonds, in shell, the 14th largest in the world (1.16% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 47%. The record was 49,039 t in 2022. Area harvested: 8,324 ha, yield 5.5 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 45,972 t
- World rank
- 14 of 48
- 10-year change
- +47%
- Record
- 49,039 t
- 2022
Almonds, in shell in Chile, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Chile compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.2%
- 1.1% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 5.5
- world 1.6 (+235%)
- kg per person
- 2.33
- world 0.48
- 10-year change
- +47%
- world +43%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Syria | 60,830 | 1.5% |
| 13 | China | 48,000 | 1.2% |
| 14 | Chile | 45,972 | 1.2% |
| 15 | Libya | 36,677 | 0.93% |
| 16 | Greece | 30,780 | 0.78% |
Map of world production of almonds, in shell
Share of the world total; Chile is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45,972 | −1.9% | 8,324 | 5.52 |
| 2023 | 46,844 | −4.5% | 8,724 | 5.37 |
| 2022 | 49,039 | +0.5% | 9,401 | 5.22 |
| 2021 | 48,805 | +7.8% | 9,387 | 5.20 |
| 2020 | 45,276 | +6.3% | 9,057 | 5.00 |
| 2019 | 42,588 | +4.4% | 8,867 | 4.80 |
| 2018 | 40,788 | +11% | 8,863 | 4.60 |
| 2017 | 36,619 | +8.3% | 8,341 | 4.39 |
| 2016 | 33,801 | +6.6% | 8,113 | 4.17 |
| 2015 | 31,709 | +1.1% | 8,089 | 3.92 |
| 2014 | 31,354 | +4.9% | 8,569 | 3.66 |
| 2013 | 29,883 | +3.4% | 8,548 | 3.50 |
| 2012 | 28,897 | +5.6% | 8,621 | 3.35 |
| 2011 | 27,366 | +21% | 8,545 | 3.20 |
| 2010 | 22,610 | +13% | 7,617 | 2.97 |
| 2009 | 20,000 | +11% | 6,900 | 2.90 |
| 2008 | 18,000 | +5.9% | 6,200 | 2.90 |
| 2007 | 17,000 | +13% | 5,800 | 2.93 |
| 2006 | 15,000 | +53% | 5,800 | 2.59 |
| 2005 | 9,800 | +8.9% | 5,800 | 1.69 |
| 2004 | 9,000 | +2.3% | 6,000 | 1.50 |
| 2003 | 8,800 | −3.3% | 5,900 | 1.49 |
| 2002 | 9,100 | +5.8% | 5,880 | 1.55 |
| 2001 | 8,600 | +5.7% | 6,086 | 1.41 |
| 2000 | 8,140 | +10% | 6,036 | 1.35 |
| 1999 | 7,400 | +21% | 5,900 | 1.25 |
| 1998 | 6,100 | +5.2% | 5,800 | 1.05 |
| 1997 | 5,800 | +12% | 5,300 | 1.09 |
| 1996 | 5,200 | +86% | 4,900 | 1.06 |
| 1995 | 2,800 | +3.7% | 4,436 | 0.63 |
| 1994 | 2,700 | +3.8% | 4,275 | 0.63 |
| 1993 | 2,600 | +4.0% | 4,054 | 0.64 |
| 1992 | 2,500 | +4.2% | 4,158 | 0.60 |
| 1991 | 2,400 | +7.1% | 4,300 | 0.56 |
| 1990 | 2,240 | +9.3% | 4,000 | 0.56 |
| 1989 | 2,050 | +17% | 3,700 | 0.55 |
| 1988 | 1,750 | +21% | 3,200 | 0.55 |
| 1987 | 1,450 | −22% | 2,600 | 0.56 |
| 1986 | 1,850 | +5.1% | 3,200 | 0.58 |
| 1985 | 1,760 | +13% | 3,200 | 0.55 |
| 1984 | 1,560 | +18% | — | — |
| 1983 | 1,320 | −7.7% | — | — |
| 1982 | 1,430 | +7.5% | — | — |
| 1981 | 1,330 | +11% | — | — |
| 1980 | 1,200 | +9.1% | — | — |
| 1979 | 1,100 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1978 | 1,100 | +4.8% | — | — |
| 1977 | 1,050 | +17% | — | — |
| 1976 | 900 | +20% | — | — |
| 1975 | 750 | +58% | — | — |
| 1974 | 475 | — | — | — |
| 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
- 4 t USD 26,000
- Exporter rank
- 49 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 Chile?
Chile produced 45,972 t in 2024, 1.2% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Chile rank in the world for production of almonds, in shell?
Chile ranked 14th 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 Chile changed?
It rose by 47% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +43% for the world. The record was 49,039 t in 2022.
What is the yield of almonds, in shell in Chile?
5.5 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (45,972 t from 8,324 ha), against a world average of 1.6 t/ha.
Does Chile export or import almonds, in shell?
In 2024 Chile reported exports of 4 t (USD 26,000) 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 Chile 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.