Artichokes production in France
In 2024 France produced 21,550 t of artichokes, the 12th largest in the world (1.24% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 44%. The record was 160,100 t in 1965. Area harvested: 3,670 ha, yield 5.9 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 21,550 t
- World rank
- 12 of 28
- 10-year change
- −44%
- Record
- 160,100 t
- 1965
Artichokes in France, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
France compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.2%
- 2.5% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 5.9
- world 14.9 (−61%)
- kg per person
- 0.32
- world 0.21
- 10-year change
- −44%
- world +15%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Argentina | 28,195 | 1.6% |
| 11 | Tunisia | 25,438 | 1.5% |
| 12 | France | 21,550 | 1.2% |
| 13 | Iran | 18,675 | 1.1% |
| 14 | Syria | 11,910 | 0.69% |
Map of world production of artichokes
Share of the world total; France is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21,550 | −7.6% | 3,670 | 5.87 |
| 2023 | 23,330 | +7.3% | 4,100 | 5.69 |
| 2022 | 21,750 | −26% | 4,710 | 4.62 |
| 2021 | 29,340 | +9.4% | 4,780 | 6.14 |
| 2020 | 26,830 | −29% | 4,920 | 5.45 |
| 2019 | 38,030 | −19% | 5,460 | 6.97 |
| 2018 | 47,190 | −0.1% | 6,260 | 7.54 |
| 2017 | 47,249 | +22% | 6,239 | 7.57 |
| 2016 | 38,760 | −12% | 7,470 | 5.19 |
| 2015 | 43,992 | +15% | 7,692 | 5.72 |
| 2014 | 38,354 | +5.3% | 7,705 | 4.98 |
| 2013 | 36,413 | −12% | 7,247 | 5.02 |
| 2012 | 41,504 | −18% | 7,680 | 5.40 |
| 2011 | 50,589 | +5.4% | 7,822 | 6.47 |
| 2010 | 48,009 | −6.5% | 8,501 | 5.65 |
| 2009 | 51,342 | +0.9% | 9,069 | 5.66 |
| 2008 | 50,889 | −3.1% | 9,486 | 5.36 |
| 2007 | 52,522 | −1.0% | 9,745 | 5.39 |
| 2006 | 53,034 | +5.8% | 9,991 | 5.31 |
| 2005 | 50,149 | −16% | 10,179 | 4.93 |
| 2004 | 59,612 | +20% | 10,257 | 5.81 |
| 2003 | 49,847 | −31% | 10,453 | 4.77 |
| 2002 | 71,735 | +17% | 11,062 | 6.48 |
| 2001 | 61,249 | −3.7% | 11,208 | 5.46 |
| 2000 | 63,605 | −13% | 11,823 | 5.38 |
| 1999 | 73,528 | −12% | 12,841 | 5.73 |
| 1998 | 83,802 | +12% | 13,324 | 6.29 |
| 1997 | 74,791 | +0.3% | 13,645 | 5.48 |
| 1996 | 74,602 | +20% | 13,178 | 5.66 |
| 1995 | 62,033 | −12% | 13,665 | 4.54 |
| 1994 | 70,192 | +4.6% | 13,126 | 5.35 |
| 1993 | 67,082 | −6.4% | 12,364 | 5.43 |
| 1992 | 71,671 | −20% | 12,318 | 5.82 |
| 1991 | 89,889 | −7.4% | 13,113 | 6.85 |
| 1990 | 97,118 | +0.1% | 15,068 | 6.45 |
| 1989 | 96,992 | +9.7% | 16,130 | 6.01 |
| 1988 | 88,400 | +146% | 14,315 | 6.18 |
| 1987 | 35,900 | −49% | 13,000 | 2.76 |
| 1986 | 70,800 | +28% | 14,000 | 5.06 |
| 1985 | 55,200 | −30% | 13,500 | 4.09 |
| 1984 | 78,700 | +6.4% | 14,300 | 5.50 |
| 1983 | 74,000 | −15% | 14,200 | 5.21 |
| 1982 | 87,400 | −14% | 14,500 | 6.03 |
| 1981 | 101,600 | −0.9% | 14,800 | 6.86 |
| 1980 | 102,544 | −6.1% | 14,494 | 7.07 |
| 1979 | 109,156 | +7.3% | 15,216 | 7.17 |
| 1978 | 101,720 | −9.8% | 14,867 | 6.84 |
| 1977 | 112,747 | +17% | 14,693 | 7.67 |
| 1976 | 96,630 | −5.1% | 17,000 | 5.68 |
| 1975 | 101,845 | −21% | 16,188 | 6.29 |
| 1974 | 129,430 | −5.3% | 17,600 | 7.35 |
| 1973 | 136,650 | +1.0% | 18,400 | 7.43 |
| 1972 | 135,340 | −0.6% | 17,000 | 7.96 |
| 1971 | 136,140 | +8.2% | 16,755 | 8.13 |
| 1970 | 125,820 | −10% | 17,000 | 7.40 |
| 1969 | 140,280 | +6.3% | 17,081 | 8.21 |
| 1968 | 132,000 | +3.9% | 16,208 | 8.14 |
| 1967 | 127,000 | −13% | 19,175 | 6.62 |
| 1966 | 145,400 | −9.2% | 19,860 | 7.32 |
| 1965 | 160,100 | +4.6% | 21,470 | 7.46 |
| 1964 | 153,100 | +22% | 21,640 | 7.07 |
| 1963 | 125,100 | −14% | 21,530 | 5.81 |
| 1962 | 146,000 | −8.8% | 19,105 | 7.64 |
| 1961 | 160,000 | — | 20,109 | 7.96 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 5,009 t USD 11.3 m
- Exporter rank
- 2 of 36
- Imports
- 13,425 t USD 19.6 m
- Importer rank
- 1 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 France?
France produced 21,550 t in 2024, 1.2% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does France rank in the world for production of artichokes?
France ranked 12th of 28 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Egypt with 34.7% of the world total.
How has the production of artichokes in France changed?
It fell by 44% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +15% for the world. The record was 160,100 t in 1965.
What is the yield of artichokes in France?
5.9 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (21,550 t from 3,670 ha), against a world average of 14.9 t/ha.
Does France export or import artichokes?
In 2024 France reported exports of 5,009 t (USD 11.3 m) and imports of 13,425 t (USD 19.6 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. 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.