Chestnuts, in shell production in Zimbabwe
In 2024 Zimbabwe produced 91 t of chestnuts, in shell, the 24th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 9.6%. The record was 91 t in 2023. Area harvested: 78 ha, yield 1.2 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 91 t
- World rank
- 24 of 27
- 10-year change
- +9.6%
- Record
- 91 t
- 2023
Chestnuts, in shell in Zimbabwe, 1990–2024 (tonnes)
Zimbabwe compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.2
- world 3.8 (−69%)
- kg per person
- 0.01
- world 0.26
- 10-year change
- +9.6%
- world +2.9%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Ukraine | 200 | 0.01% |
| 23 | Cameroon | 145 | 0.01% |
| 24 | Zimbabwe | 91 | 0.00% |
| 25 | Bulgaria | 60 | 0.00% |
| 26 | Romania | 50 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of chestnuts, in shell
Share of the world total; Zimbabwe is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 91 | 0.0% | 78 | 1.17 |
| 2023 | 91 | +3.4% | 78 | 1.17 |
| 2022 | 88 | 0.0% | 76 | 1.16 |
| 2021 | 88 | 0.0% | 75 | 1.17 |
| 2020 | 88 | 0.0% | 75 | 1.17 |
| 2019 | 88 | +1.1% | 75 | 1.17 |
| 2018 | 87 | +1.2% | 74 | 1.18 |
| 2017 | 86 | 0.0% | 73 | 1.18 |
| 2016 | 86 | +2.4% | 73 | 1.18 |
| 2015 | 84 | +1.2% | 71 | 1.18 |
| 2014 | 83 | +3.8% | 70 | 1.19 |
| 2013 | 80 | 0.0% | 68 | 1.18 |
| 2012 | 80 | +5.3% | 68 | 1.18 |
| 2011 | 76 | +2.7% | 64 | 1.19 |
| 2010 | 74 | +2.8% | 62 | 1.19 |
| 2009 | 72 | +4.3% | 60 | 1.20 |
| 2008 | 69 | +3.0% | 58 | 1.19 |
| 2007 | 67 | +3.1% | 56 | 1.20 |
| 2006 | 65 | +4.8% | 54 | 1.20 |
| 2005 | 62 | +5.1% | 52 | 1.19 |
| 2004 | 59 | +3.5% | 50 | 1.18 |
| 2003 | 57 | +3.6% | 48 | 1.19 |
| 2002 | 55 | +5.8% | 46 | 1.20 |
| 2001 | 52 | +4.0% | 44 | 1.18 |
| 2000 | 50 | +4.2% | 42 | 1.19 |
| 1999 | 48 | +20% | 40 | 1.20 |
| 1998 | 40 | −13% | 33 | 1.21 |
| 1997 | 46 | +2.2% | 38 | 1.21 |
| 1996 | 45 | 0.0% | 38 | 1.18 |
| 1995 | 45 | −2.2% | 38 | 1.18 |
| 1994 | 46 | 0.0% | 38 | 1.21 |
| 1993 | 46 | 0.0% | 38 | 1.21 |
| 1992 | 46 | −8.0% | 39 | 1.18 |
| 1991 | 50 | 0.0% | 42 | 1.19 |
| 1990 | 50 | — | — | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of chestnuts, in shell in Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe produced 91 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Zimbabwe rank in the world for production of chestnuts, in shell?
Zimbabwe ranked 24th of 27 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 72.9% of the world total.
How has the production of chestnuts, in shell in Zimbabwe changed?
It rose by 9.6% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +2.9% for the world. The record was 91 t in 2023.
What is the yield of chestnuts, in shell in Zimbabwe?
1.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (91 t from 78 ha), against a world average of 3.8 t/ha.
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 Zimbabwe 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.