Artichokes production in Cyprus
In 2024 Cyprus produced 860 t of artichokes, the 19th largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 60%. The record was 5,588 t in 1971. Area harvested: 50 ha, yield 17.2 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 860 t
- World rank
- 19 of 28
- 10-year change
- −60%
- Record
- 5,588 t
- 1971
Artichokes in Cyprus, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Cyprus compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.05%
- 0.14% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 17.2
- world 14.9 (+15%)
- kg per person
- 0.63
- world 0.21
- 10-year change
- −60%
- world +15%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Israel | 1,914 | 0.11% |
| 18 | Malta | 970 | 0.06% |
| 19 | Cyprus | 860 | 0.05% |
| 20 | Lebanon | 835 | 0.05% |
| 21 | Mexico | 794 | 0.05% |
Map of world production of artichokes
Share of the world total; Cyprus is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 860 | −3.4% | 50 | 17.20 |
| 2023 | 890 | +8.5% | 50 | 17.80 |
| 2022 | 820 | −15% | 50 | 16.40 |
| 2021 | 960 | −16% | 50 | 19.20 |
| 2020 | 1,140 | −12% | 60 | 19.00 |
| 2019 | 1,290 | −25% | 60 | 21.50 |
| 2018 | 1,720 | −7.0% | 80 | 21.50 |
| 2017 | 1,850 | −14% | 93 | 19.89 |
| 2016 | 2,148 | +4.2% | 120 | 17.90 |
| 2015 | 2,062 | −4.3% | 112 | 18.41 |
| 2014 | 2,154 | +3.5% | 117 | 18.41 |
| 2013 | 2,082 | −14% | 116 | 17.95 |
| 2012 | 2,412 | −5.7% | 130 | 18.55 |
| 2011 | 2,557 | +5.8% | 131 | 19.52 |
| 2010 | 2,416 | −4.0% | 121 | 19.97 |
| 2009 | 2,516 | −5.7% | 131 | 19.21 |
| 2008 | 2,669 | −2.0% | 111 | 24.05 |
| 2007 | 2,724 | +1.9% | 156 | 17.46 |
| 2006 | 2,672 | −2.4% | 169 | 15.81 |
| 2005 | 2,737 | +19% | 170 | 16.10 |
| 2004 | 2,306 | −15% | 170 | 13.56 |
| 2003 | 2,700 | −10.0% | 150 | 18.00 |
| 2002 | 3,000 | −3.2% | 155 | 19.35 |
| 2001 | 3,100 | −0.3% | 160 | 19.38 |
| 2000 | 3,110 | −11% | 160 | 19.44 |
| 1999 | 3,500 | +9.4% | 165 | 21.21 |
| 1998 | 3,200 | +28% | 165 | 19.39 |
| 1997 | 2,500 | −14% | 160 | 15.63 |
| 1996 | 2,900 | +3.6% | 165 | 17.58 |
| 1995 | 2,800 | −6.7% | 165 | 16.97 |
| 1994 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 165 | 18.18 |
| 1993 | 3,000 | −12% | 140 | 21.43 |
| 1992 | 3,400 | +19% | 145 | 23.45 |
| 1991 | 2,850 | −1.7% | 145 | 19.66 |
| 1990 | 2,900 | −17% | 150 | 19.33 |
| 1989 | 3,500 | +17% | 150 | 23.33 |
| 1988 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 147 | 20.41 |
| 1987 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 147 | 20.41 |
| 1986 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 147 | 20.41 |
| 1985 | 3,000 | −11% | 147 | 20.41 |
| 1984 | 3,380 | +2.4% | 187 | 18.07 |
| 1983 | 3,300 | +8.3% | 181 | 18.23 |
| 1982 | 3,048 | +15% | 174 | 17.52 |
| 1981 | 2,642 | −7.1% | 147 | 17.97 |
| 1980 | 2,845 | −30% | 154 | 18.47 |
| 1979 | 4,064 | +6.7% | 201 | 20.22 |
| 1978 | 3,810 | +29% | 187 | 20.37 |
| 1977 | 2,947 | +9.4% | 435 | 6.77 |
| 1976 | 2,693 | +6.0% | 401 | 6.72 |
| 1975 | 2,540 | −50% | 401 | 6.33 |
| 1974 | 5,080 | +2.0% | 562 | 9.04 |
| 1973 | 4,979 | −9.3% | 562 | 8.86 |
| 1972 | 5,487 | −1.8% | 562 | 9.76 |
| 1971 | 5,588 | +10% | 508 | 11.00 |
| 1970 | 5,080 | +11% | 468 | 10.85 |
| 1969 | 4,572 | +4.6% | 334 | 13.69 |
| 1968 | 4,369 | +4.9% | 321 | 13.61 |
| 1967 | 4,166 | +2.5% | 308 | 13.53 |
| 1966 | 4,064 | +4.4% | 294 | 13.82 |
| 1965 | 3,891 | +2.4% | 288 | 13.51 |
| 1964 | 3,800 | +2.7% | 280 | 13.57 |
| 1963 | 3,700 | +1.4% | 275 | 13.45 |
| 1962 | 3,650 | +1.4% | 270 | 13.52 |
| 1961 | 3,600 | — | 265 | 13.58 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 17 t USD 36,000
- Importer rank
- 34 of 76
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 artichokes in Cyprus?
Cyprus produced 860 t in 2024, 0.05% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Cyprus rank in the world for production of artichokes?
Cyprus ranked 19th of 28 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Egypt with 34.7% of the world total.
How has the production of artichokes in Cyprus changed?
It fell by 60% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +15% for the world. The record was 5,588 t in 1971.
What is the yield of artichokes in Cyprus?
17.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (860 t from 50 ha), against a world average of 14.9 t/ha.
Does Cyprus export or import artichokes?
In 2024 Cyprus reported no exports and imports of 17 t (USD 36,000), 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. 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.