Avocados production in Chile
In 2024 Chile produced 181,307 t of avocados, the 12th largest in the world (1.62% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 6.7%. The record was 232,202 t in 2009. Area harvested: 33,025 ha, yield 5.5 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 181,307 t
- World rank
- 12 of 73
- 10-year change
- +6.7%
- Record
- 232,202 t
- 2009
Avocados in Chile, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Chile compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.6%
- 3.3% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 5.5
- world 11.2 (−51%)
- kg per person
- 9.17
- world 1.38
- 10-year change
- +6.7%
- world +120%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Haiti | 197,249 | 1.8% |
| 11 | Vietnam | 191,662 | 1.7% |
| 12 | Chile | 181,307 | 1.6% |
| 13 | United States | 178,780 | 1.6% |
| 14 | Australia | 150,913 | 1.3% |
Map of world production of avocados
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 | 181,307 | +0.3% | 33,025 | 5.49 |
| 2023 | 180,770 | +2.2% | 33,010 | 5.48 |
| 2022 | 176,912 | −0.7% | 32,387 | 5.46 |
| 2021 | 178,233 | +8.0% | 32,364 | 5.51 |
| 2020 | 165,007 | +11% | 30,143 | 5.47 |
| 2019 | 148,346 | +9.9% | 29,224 | 5.08 |
| 2018 | 135,000 | −33% | 29,166 | 4.63 |
| 2017 | 200,000 | +12% | 30,078 | 6.65 |
| 2016 | 179,000 | +12% | 29,933 | 5.98 |
| 2015 | 160,000 | −5.9% | 29,908 | 5.35 |
| 2014 | 170,000 | +3.0% | 31,727 | 5.36 |
| 2013 | 165,000 | +3.1% | 36,355 | 4.54 |
| 2012 | 160,000 | +2.4% | 36,386 | 4.40 |
| 2011 | 156,247 | −6.1% | 36,388 | 4.29 |
| 2010 | 166,382 | −28% | 34,057 | 4.89 |
| 2009 | 232,202 | +89% | 33,500 | 6.93 |
| 2008 | 122,633 | −42% | 33,800 | 3.63 |
| 2007 | 209,645 | +2.3% | 26,800 | 7.82 |
| 2006 | 205,000 | +28% | 26,700 | 7.68 |
| 2005 | 160,000 | 0.0% | 26,700 | 5.99 |
| 2004 | 160,000 | +14% | 24,000 | 6.67 |
| 2003 | 140,000 | 0.0% | 23,800 | 5.88 |
| 2002 | 140,000 | +27% | 23,260 | 6.02 |
| 2001 | 110,000 | +12% | 22,290 | 4.93 |
| 2000 | 98,000 | +20% | 21,202 | 4.62 |
| 1999 | 82,000 | −17% | 20,181 | 4.06 |
| 1998 | 99,000 | +80% | 18,463 | 5.36 |
| 1997 | 55,000 | −8.3% | 17,047 | 3.23 |
| 1996 | 60,000 | +20% | 15,050 | 3.99 |
| 1995 | 50,000 | −14% | 12,990 | 3.85 |
| 1994 | 58,000 | +38% | 11,585 | 5.01 |
| 1993 | 42,000 | −13% | 10,200 | 4.12 |
| 1992 | 48,000 | +23% | 9,600 | 5.00 |
| 1991 | 39,000 | +3.8% | 8,565 | 4.55 |
| 1990 | 37,580 | −3.6% | 8,190 | 4.59 |
| 1989 | 39,000 | +39% | 7,945 | 4.91 |
| 1988 | 28,000 | −13% | 7,900 | 3.54 |
| 1987 | 32,000 | −8.6% | 7,840 | 4.08 |
| 1986 | 35,000 | +17% | 7,705 | 4.54 |
| 1985 | 29,800 | −5.4% | 7,605 | 3.92 |
| 1984 | 31,500 | +6.4% | 7,400 | 4.26 |
| 1983 | 29,600 | +6.9% | 7,100 | 4.17 |
| 1982 | 27,700 | +11% | 6,800 | 4.07 |
| 1981 | 25,000 | +15% | 6,460 | 3.87 |
| 1980 | 21,700 | +12% | 6,180 | 3.51 |
| 1979 | 19,363 | +3.0% | 5,400 | 3.59 |
| 1978 | 18,800 | +8.7% | 5,850 | 3.21 |
| 1977 | 17,300 | +15% | 4,937 | 3.50 |
| 1976 | 15,000 | +2.0% | 4,900 | 3.06 |
| 1975 | 14,700 | +1.4% | 4,437 | 3.31 |
| 1974 | 14,500 | +8.2% | 4,500 | 3.22 |
| 1973 | 13,400 | +7.2% | 4,490 | 2.98 |
| 1972 | 12,500 | +4.2% | 4,000 | 3.13 |
| 1971 | 12,000 | +4.3% | 3,800 | 3.16 |
| 1970 | 11,500 | +1.8% | 3,500 | 3.29 |
| 1969 | 11,300 | +2.7% | 3,500 | 3.23 |
| 1968 | 11,000 | +4.8% | 3,300 | 3.33 |
| 1967 | 10,500 | +5.0% | 2,800 | 3.75 |
| 1966 | 10,000 | −10% | 2,600 | 3.85 |
| 1965 | 11,150 | +6.2% | 3,400 | 3.28 |
| 1964 | 10,500 | +5.0% | 3,300 | 3.18 |
| 1963 | 10,000 | +11% | 3,200 | 3.13 |
| 1962 | 9,000 | +13% | 3,100 | 2.90 |
| 1961 | 8,000 | — | 3,000 | 2.67 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 106,889 t USD 288 m
- Exporter rank
- 7 of 94
- Imports
- 64,324 t USD 115 m
- Importer rank
- 9 of 147
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 avocados in Chile?
Chile produced 181,307 t in 2024, 1.6% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Chile rank in the world for production of avocados?
Chile ranked 12th of 73 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Mexico with 24.6% of the world total.
How has the production of avocados in Chile changed?
It rose by 6.7% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +120% for the world. The record was 232,202 t in 2009.
What is the yield of avocados in Chile?
5.5 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (181,307 t from 33,025 ha), against a world average of 11.2 t/ha.
Does Chile export or import avocados?
In 2024 Chile reported exports of 106,889 t (USD 288 m) and imports of 64,324 t (USD 115 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 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.