Cabbages production in Libya
In 2024 Libya produced 4,851 t of cabbages, the 112th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 7.3%. The record was 4,862 t in 2023. Area harvested: 326 ha, yield 14.9 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 4,851 t
- World rank
- 112 of 146
- 10-year change
- +7.3%
- Record
- 4,862 t
- 2023
Cabbages in Libya, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Libya compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.01% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 14.9
- world 30.6 (−51%)
- kg per person
- 0.66
- world 9.25
- 10-year change
- +7.3%
- world +5.8%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | Kuwait | 5,694 | 0.01% |
| 111 | Botswana | 4,940 | 0.01% |
| 112 | Libya | 4,851 | 0.01% |
| 113 | Bolivia | 4,733 | 0.01% |
| 114 | Malta | 4,200 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of cabbages
Share of the world total; Libya is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,851 | −0.2% | 326 | 14.88 |
| 2023 | 4,862 | +1.2% | 327 | 14.87 |
| 2022 | 4,806 | +0.8% | 320 | 15.02 |
| 2021 | 4,770 | +0.8% | 320 | 14.91 |
| 2020 | 4,730 | −0.2% | 320 | 14.78 |
| 2019 | 4,740 | +0.6% | 320 | 14.81 |
| 2018 | 4,710 | −0.2% | 320 | 14.72 |
| 2017 | 4,721 | +1.2% | 322 | 14.66 |
| 2016 | 4,664 | +1.3% | 316 | 14.76 |
| 2015 | 4,603 | +1.8% | 309 | 14.90 |
| 2014 | 4,520 | +0.3% | 301 | 15.02 |
| 2013 | 4,507 | +0.2% | 300 | 15.02 |
| 2012 | 4,500 | −0.3% | 300 | 15.00 |
| 2011 | 4,515 | −4.9% | 303 | 14.90 |
| 2010 | 4,750 | +10% | 320 | 14.84 |
| 2009 | 4,310 | +7.7% | 290 | 14.86 |
| 2008 | 4,000 | 0.0% | 270 | 14.81 |
| 2007 | 4,000 | 0.0% | 270 | 14.81 |
| 2006 | 4,000 | +0.5% | 270 | 14.81 |
| 2005 | 3,982 | −0.4% | 267 | 14.91 |
| 2004 | 4,000 | +3.4% | 270 | 14.81 |
| 2003 | 3,868 | +1.8% | 255 | 15.17 |
| 2002 | 3,800 | +1.7% | 246 | 15.45 |
| 2001 | 3,736 | +1.0% | 237 | 15.76 |
| 2000 | 3,700 | +2.8% | 230 | 16.09 |
| 1999 | 3,600 | +1.4% | 220 | 16.36 |
| 1998 | 3,550 | +1.4% | 210 | 16.90 |
| 1997 | 3,500 | +1.4% | 205 | 17.07 |
| 1996 | 3,450 | +1.5% | 203 | 17.00 |
| 1995 | 3,400 | +1.5% | 200 | 17.00 |
| 1994 | 3,350 | +1.5% | 200 | 16.75 |
| 1993 | 3,300 | −11% | 220 | 15.00 |
| 1992 | 3,700 | −5.1% | 250 | 14.80 |
| 1991 | 3,900 | +2.6% | 260 | 15.00 |
| 1990 | 3,800 | +7.0% | 255 | 14.90 |
| 1989 | 3,550 | +4.4% | 240 | 14.79 |
| 1988 | 3,400 | +3.0% | 230 | 14.78 |
| 1987 | 3,300 | +6.5% | 220 | 15.00 |
| 1986 | 3,100 | +3.3% | 280 | 11.07 |
| 1985 | 3,000 | +5.3% | 310 | 9.68 |
| 1984 | 2,848 | +4.3% | 304 | 9.37 |
| 1983 | 2,731 | +12% | 291 | 9.38 |
| 1982 | 2,443 | +53% | 260 | 9.40 |
| 1981 | 1,600 | +105% | 400 | 4.00 |
| 1980 | 780 | +20% | 380 | 2.05 |
| 1979 | 650 | +0.6% | 330 | 1.97 |
| 1978 | 646 | −13% | 324 | 1.99 |
| 1977 | 739 | +1.8% | 338 | 2.19 |
| 1976 | 726 | +62% | 350 | 2.07 |
| 1975 | 448 | +4.2% | 275 | 1.63 |
| 1974 | 430 | +20% | 274 | 1.57 |
| 1973 | 358 | −4.0% | 180 | 1.99 |
| 1972 | 373 | −17% | 180 | 2.07 |
| 1971 | 450 | +13% | 225 | 2.00 |
| 1970 | 400 | +33% | 200 | 2.00 |
| 1969 | 300 | 0.0% | 150 | 2.00 |
| 1968 | 300 | 0.0% | 150 | 2.00 |
| 1967 | 300 | +20% | 150 | 2.00 |
| 1966 | 250 | −50% | 125 | 2.00 |
| 1965 | 500 | +150% | 29 | 17.24 |
| 1964 | 200 | 0.0% | 12 | 16.67 |
| 1963 | 200 | −56% | 12 | 16.67 |
| 1962 | 450 | +13% | 26 | 17.31 |
| 1961 | 400 | — | 23 | 17.39 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 4 t USD 3,000
- Importer rank
- 149 of 164
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 cabbages in Libya?
Libya produced 4,851 t in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Libya rank in the world for production of cabbages?
Libya ranked 112th of 146 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 48.0% of the world total.
How has the production of cabbages in Libya changed?
It rose by 7.3% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +5.8% for the world. The record was 4,862 t in 2023.
What is the yield of cabbages in Libya?
14.9 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (4,851 t from 326 ha), against a world average of 30.6 t/ha.
Does Libya export or import cabbages?
In 2024 Libya reported no exports and imports of 4 t (USD 3,000), 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; the 2024 figure for Libya 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.