Coconuts, in shell production in Seychelles
In 2024 Seychelles produced 5,938 t of coconuts, in shell, the 63rd largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 65%. The record was 42,500 t in 1964. Area harvested: 1,211 ha, yield 4.9 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 5,938 t
- World rank
- 63 of 84
- 10-year change
- +65%
- Record
- 42,500 t
- 1964
Coconuts, in shell in Seychelles, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Seychelles compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.01% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 4.9
- world 5.8 (−16%)
- kg per person
- 45.5
- world 8.03
- 10-year change
- +65%
- world +5.7%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Cabo Verde | 6,697 | 0.01% |
| 62 | Senegal | 6,013 | 0.01% |
| 63 | Seychelles | 5,938 | 0.01% |
| 64 | Cameroon | 4,800 | 0.01% |
| 65 | Niue | 4,759 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of coconuts, in shell
Share of the world total; Seychelles is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,938 | −1.4% | 1,211 | 4.90 |
| 2023 | 6,024 | 0.0% | 1,229 | 4.90 |
| 2022 | 6,024 | +26% | 1,230 | 4.90 |
| 2021 | 4,800 | 0.0% | 980 | 4.90 |
| 2020 | 4,800 | 0.0% | 980 | 4.90 |
| 2019 | 4,800 | 0.0% | 981 | 4.89 |
| 2018 | 4,800 | 0.0% | 981 | 4.89 |
| 2017 | 4,800 | 0.0% | 981 | 4.89 |
| 2016 | 4,800 | 0.0% | 982 | 4.89 |
| 2015 | 4,800 | +33% | 983 | 4.88 |
| 2014 | 3,600 | 0.0% | 738 | 4.88 |
| 2013 | 3,600 | +5.9% | 739 | 4.87 |
| 2012 | 3,400 | −21% | 697 | 4.88 |
| 2011 | 4,300 | −2.3% | 881 | 4.88 |
| 2010 | 4,400 | +1.0% | 900 | 4.89 |
| 2009 | 4,356 | +0.2% | 894 | 4.87 |
| 2008 | 4,346 | +0.2% | 892 | 4.87 |
| 2007 | 4,336 | +0.2% | 891 | 4.87 |
| 2006 | 4,327 | +0.2% | 890 | 4.86 |
| 2005 | 4,319 | +0.2% | 889 | 4.86 |
| 2004 | 4,312 | +0.2% | 888 | 4.86 |
| 2003 | 4,305 | +0.1% | 888 | 4.85 |
| 2002 | 4,300 | +0.5% | 887 | 4.85 |
| 2001 | 4,279 | +0.1% | 884 | 4.84 |
| 2000 | 4,274 | +0.1% | 883 | 4.84 |
| 1999 | 4,268 | +0.1% | 883 | 4.83 |
| 1998 | 4,264 | +0.1% | 883 | 4.83 |
| 1997 | 4,260 | +0.1% | 882 | 4.83 |
| 1996 | 4,256 | +0.1% | 882 | 4.83 |
| 1995 | 4,253 | +0.1% | 882 | 4.82 |
| 1994 | 4,250 | +0.1% | 883 | 4.81 |
| 1993 | 4,247 | +0.1% | 883 | 4.81 |
| 1992 | 4,244 | −1.3% | 884 | 4.80 |
| 1991 | 4,300 | −36% | 900 | 4.78 |
| 1990 | 6,700 | −4.3% | 1,409 | 4.76 |
| 1989 | 7,000 | −13% | 1,400 | 5.00 |
| 1988 | 8,000 | −20% | 1,600 | 5.00 |
| 1987 | 10,000 | −13% | 2,100 | 4.76 |
| 1986 | 11,500 | −15% | 2,400 | 4.79 |
| 1985 | 13,500 | −18% | 2,800 | 4.82 |
| 1984 | 16,500 | −21% | 3,500 | 4.71 |
| 1983 | 21,000 | +17% | 4,400 | 4.77 |
| 1982 | 18,000 | −17% | 3,800 | 4.74 |
| 1981 | 21,563 | −0.2% | 4,500 | 4.79 |
| 1980 | 21,610 | −4.1% | 4,600 | 4.70 |
| 1979 | 22,545 | +26% | 4,700 | 4.80 |
| 1978 | 17,846 | −8.0% | 3,800 | 4.70 |
| 1977 | 19,394 | +9.7% | 4,100 | 4.73 |
| 1976 | 17,681 | −8.3% | 3,700 | 4.78 |
| 1975 | 19,287 | −1.5% | 4,100 | 4.70 |
| 1974 | 19,573 | −5.0% | 4,100 | 4.77 |
| 1973 | 20,606 | −4.5% | 4,300 | 4.79 |
| 1972 | 21,582 | −3.8% | 4,500 | 4.80 |
| 1971 | 22,432 | −18% | 4,800 | 4.67 |
| 1970 | 27,350 | −9.1% | 5,800 | 4.72 |
| 1969 | 30,100 | −17% | 6,400 | 4.70 |
| 1968 | 36,100 | −3.1% | 7,700 | 4.69 |
| 1967 | 37,250 | +0.7% | 8,000 | 4.66 |
| 1966 | 37,000 | +9.8% | 8,000 | 4.63 |
| 1965 | 33,700 | −21% | 7,300 | 4.62 |
| 1964 | 42,500 | +31% | 9,000 | 4.72 |
| 1963 | 32,500 | −4.4% | 7,000 | 4.64 |
| 1962 | 34,000 | +6.6% | 7,300 | 4.66 |
| 1961 | 31,900 | — | 6,900 | 4.62 |
Questions and answers
What is the production of coconuts, in shell in Seychelles?
Seychelles produced 5,938 t in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Seychelles rank in the world for production of coconuts, in shell?
Seychelles ranked 63rd 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 Seychelles changed?
It rose by 65% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +5.7% for the world. The record was 42,500 t in 1964.
What is the yield of coconuts, in shell in Seychelles?
4.9 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (5,938 t from 1,211 ha), against a world average of 5.8 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 Seychelles 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.