Coconuts, in shell production in Cabo Verde
In 2024 Cabo Verde produced 6,697 t of coconuts, in shell, the 61st largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 12%. The record was 10,200 t in 1968. Area harvested: 2,004 ha, yield 3.3 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 6,697 t
- World rank
- 61 of 84
- 10-year change
- +12%
- Record
- 10,200 t
- 1968
Coconuts, in shell in Cabo Verde, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Cabo Verde compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.01% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 3.3
- world 5.8 (−43%)
- kg per person
- 12.8
- world 8.03
- 10-year change
- +12%
- world +5.7%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | Sierra Leone | 7,838 | 0.01% |
| 60 | Oman | 6,733 | 0.01% |
| 61 | Cabo Verde | 6,697 | 0.01% |
| 62 | Senegal | 6,013 | 0.01% |
| 63 | Seychelles | 5,938 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of coconuts, in shell
Share of the world total; Cabo Verde is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,697 | −7.0% | 2,004 | 3.34 |
| 2023 | 7,200 | 0.0% | 2,157 | 3.34 |
| 2022 | 7,200 | +20% | 2,159 | 3.33 |
| 2021 | 6,000 | 0.0% | 1,798 | 3.34 |
| 2020 | 6,000 | 0.0% | 1,795 | 3.34 |
| 2019 | 6,000 | 0.0% | 1,830 | 3.28 |
| 2018 | 6,000 | 0.0% | 1,888 | 3.18 |
| 2017 | 6,000 | +25% | 1,857 | 3.23 |
| 2016 | 4,800 | −33% | 1,240 | 3.87 |
| 2015 | 7,200 | +20% | 1,861 | 3.87 |
| 2014 | 6,000 | +6.8% | 1,861 | 3.22 |
| 2013 | 5,616 | 0.0% | 1,750 | 3.21 |
| 2012 | 5,616 | +0.3% | 1,750 | 3.21 |
| 2011 | 5,600 | +1.0% | 1,750 | 3.20 |
| 2010 | 5,545 | +6.6% | 1,717 | 3.23 |
| 2009 | 5,200 | −13% | 1,700 | 3.06 |
| 2008 | 6,000 | 0.0% | 1,865 | 3.22 |
| 2007 | 6,000 | 0.0% | 1,862 | 3.22 |
| 2006 | 6,000 | 0.0% | 1,841 | 3.26 |
| 2005 | 6,000 | 0.0% | 1,830 | 3.28 |
| 2004 | 6,000 | 0.0% | 1,826 | 3.29 |
| 2003 | 6,000 | 0.0% | 1,778 | 3.37 |
| 2002 | 6,000 | 0.0% | 1,776 | 3.38 |
| 2001 | 6,000 | 0.0% | 1,700 | 3.53 |
| 2000 | 6,000 | +20% | 1,650 | 3.64 |
| 1999 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,700 | 2.94 |
| 1998 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,581 | 3.16 |
| 1997 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,529 | 3.27 |
| 1996 | 5,000 | −2.8% | 1,539 | 3.25 |
| 1995 | 5,145 | −1.0% | 1,586 | 3.24 |
| 1994 | 5,199 | −2.6% | 1,605 | 3.24 |
| 1993 | 5,337 | +6.7% | 1,650 | 3.23 |
| 1992 | 5,000 | +1.7% | 1,548 | 3.23 |
| 1991 | 4,918 | −30% | 1,525 | 3.22 |
| 1990 | 7,000 | +17% | 1,730 | 4.05 |
| 1989 | 6,000 | 0.0% | 1,700 | 3.53 |
| 1988 | 6,000 | 0.0% | 1,700 | 3.53 |
| 1987 | 6,000 | −25% | 1,700 | 3.53 |
| 1986 | 8,000 | 0.0% | 2,500 | 3.20 |
| 1985 | 8,000 | −20% | 2,500 | 3.20 |
| 1984 | 10,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 3.33 |
| 1983 | 10,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 3.33 |
| 1982 | 10,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 3.33 |
| 1981 | 10,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 3.33 |
| 1980 | 10,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 3.33 |
| 1979 | 10,000 | +2.0% | 3,000 | 3.33 |
| 1978 | 9,800 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 3.27 |
| 1977 | 9,800 | +3.2% | 3,000 | 3.27 |
| 1976 | 9,500 | +3.3% | 3,000 | 3.17 |
| 1975 | 9,200 | −1.1% | 3,000 | 3.07 |
| 1974 | 9,300 | −1.1% | 3,000 | 3.10 |
| 1973 | 9,400 | −1.1% | 3,000 | 3.13 |
| 1972 | 9,500 | −1.0% | 3,000 | 3.17 |
| 1971 | 9,600 | −2.0% | 3,000 | 3.20 |
| 1970 | 9,800 | −2.0% | 3,000 | 3.27 |
| 1969 | 10,000 | −2.0% | 3,000 | 3.33 |
| 1968 | 10,200 | +2.0% | 3,000 | 3.40 |
| 1967 | 10,000 | +2.0% | 3,000 | 3.33 |
| 1966 | 9,800 | +2.1% | 3,000 | 3.27 |
| 1965 | 9,600 | +2.1% | 3,000 | 3.20 |
| 1964 | 9,400 | +4.4% | 3,000 | 3.13 |
| 1963 | 9,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 3.00 |
| 1962 | 9,000 | +2.3% | 3,000 | 3.00 |
| 1961 | 8,800 | — | 3,000 | 2.93 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 26 t USD 72,000
- Importer rank
- 108 of 150
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 coconuts, in shell in Cabo Verde?
Cabo Verde produced 6,697 t in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Cabo Verde rank in the world for production of coconuts, in shell?
Cabo Verde ranked 61st of 84 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Indonesia with 27.4% of the world total.
How has the production of coconuts, in shell in Cabo Verde changed?
It rose by 12% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +5.7% for the world. The record was 10,200 t in 1968.
What is the yield of coconuts, in shell in Cabo Verde?
3.3 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (6,697 t from 2,004 ha), against a world average of 5.8 t/ha.
Does Cabo Verde export or import coconuts, in shell?
In 2024 Cabo Verde reported no exports and imports of 26 t (USD 72,000), 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 Cabo Verde is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
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.