Avocados production in Panama
In 2024 Panama produced 12,105 t of avocados, the 39th largest in the world (0.11% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 51%. The record was 13,000 t in 2020. Area harvested: 423 ha, yield 28.6 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 12,105 t
- World rank
- 39 of 73
- 10-year change
- +51%
- Record
- 13,000 t
- 2020
Avocados in Panama, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Panama compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.11%
- 0.16% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 28.6
- world 11.2 (+156%)
- kg per person
- 2.68
- world 1.38
- 10-year change
- +51%
- world +120%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | Sri Lanka | 12,867 | 0.11% |
| 38 | Bolivia | 12,523 | 0.11% |
| 39 | Panama | 12,105 | 0.11% |
| 40 | Greece | 11,120 | 0.10% |
| 41 | Congo | 9,517 | 0.08% |
Map of world production of avocados
Share of the world total; Panama is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,105 | +2.0% | 423 | 28.62 |
| 2023 | 11,870 | −3.2% | 418 | 28.40 |
| 2022 | 12,262 | +16% | 575 | 21.33 |
| 2021 | 10,593 | −19% | 470 | 22.54 |
| 2020 | 13,000 | +21% | 500 | 26.00 |
| 2019 | 10,781 | +29% | 409 | 26.36 |
| 2018 | 8,358 | +1.0% | 380 | 21.99 |
| 2017 | 8,276 | +1.0% | 391 | 21.17 |
| 2016 | 8,195 | +1.0% | 413 | 19.84 |
| 2015 | 8,115 | +1.0% | 438 | 18.53 |
| 2014 | 8,035 | +1.0% | 468 | 17.17 |
| 2013 | 7,956 | +1.0% | 503 | 15.82 |
| 2012 | 7,878 | −24% | 548 | 14.38 |
| 2011 | 10,319 | −18% | 823 | 12.54 |
| 2010 | 12,623 | +207% | 1,149 | 10.99 |
| 2009 | 4,108 | +2.4% | 325 | 12.64 |
| 2008 | 4,010 | +2.5% | 390 | 10.28 |
| 2007 | 3,914 | +2.4% | 415 | 9.43 |
| 2006 | 3,821 | +2.4% | 443 | 8.63 |
| 2005 | 3,732 | +1.0% | 472 | 7.91 |
| 2004 | 3,696 | +3.5% | 514 | 7.19 |
| 2003 | 3,571 | +2.5% | 551 | 6.48 |
| 2002 | 3,485 | +2.4% | 603 | 5.78 |
| 2001 | 3,402 | +15% | 669 | 5.09 |
| 2000 | 2,948 | +1.0% | 710 | 4.15 |
| 1999 | 2,919 | +1.0% | 720 | 4.05 |
| 1998 | 2,890 | +1.0% | 710 | 4.07 |
| 1997 | 2,862 | +1.0% | 705 | 4.06 |
| 1996 | 2,834 | +1.0% | 720 | 3.94 |
| 1995 | 2,806 | +1.0% | 710 | 3.95 |
| 1994 | 2,778 | +0.6% | 734 | 3.78 |
| 1993 | 2,762 | +1.4% | 700 | 3.95 |
| 1992 | 2,724 | +1.0% | 795 | 3.43 |
| 1991 | 2,697 | +1.0% | 848 | 3.18 |
| 1990 | 2,671 | +23% | 690 | 3.87 |
| 1989 | 2,174 | +10.0% | 590 | 3.68 |
| 1988 | 1,977 | −0.9% | 590 | 3.35 |
| 1987 | 1,995 | −1.0% | 590 | 3.38 |
| 1986 | 2,015 | −0.9% | 590 | 3.42 |
| 1985 | 2,034 | −0.9% | 590 | 3.45 |
| 1984 | 2,053 | −1.0% | — | — |
| 1983 | 2,073 | −1.0% | — | — |
| 1982 | 2,093 | −0.9% | — | — |
| 1981 | 2,113 | −0.9% | — | — |
| 1980 | 2,133 | +12% | — | — |
| 1979 | 1,904 | −2.4% | — | — |
| 1978 | 1,950 | −2.4% | — | — |
| 1977 | 1,998 | −2.4% | — | — |
| 1976 | 2,047 | −2.4% | — | — |
| 1975 | 2,098 | −0.1% | — | — |
| 1974 | 2,100 | −4.5% | — | — |
| 1973 | 2,200 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1972 | 2,200 | −4.3% | — | — |
| 1971 | 2,300 | −4.2% | — | — |
| 1970 | 2,400 | −64% | — | — |
| 1969 | 6,600 | +3.1% | — | — |
| 1968 | 6,400 | +3.2% | — | — |
| 1967 | 6,200 | +3.3% | — | — |
| 1966 | 6,000 | +3.4% | — | — |
| 1965 | 5,800 | +3.6% | — | — |
| 1964 | 5,600 | +1.8% | — | — |
| 1963 | 5,500 | +3.8% | — | — |
| 1962 | 5,300 | +3.9% | — | — |
| 1961 | 5,100 | — | — | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 4,016 t USD 4.1 m
- Importer rank
- 51 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 Panama?
Panama produced 12,105 t in 2024, 0.11% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Panama rank in the world for production of avocados?
Panama ranked 39th of 73 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Mexico with 24.6% of the world total.
How has the production of avocados in Panama changed?
It rose by 51% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +120% for the world. The record was 13,000 t in 2020.
What is the yield of avocados in Panama?
28.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (12,105 t from 423 ha), against a world average of 11.2 t/ha.
Does Panama export or import avocados?
In 2024 Panama reported no exports and imports of 4,016 t (USD 4.1 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.