Dates production in Albania
In 2024 Albania produced 15,280 t of dates, the 24th largest in the world (0.15% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 25%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 492 ha, yield 31.1 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 15,280 t
- World rank
- 24 of 36
- 10-year change
- +25%
- Record
- 15,280 t
- 2024
Dates in Albania, 2004–2024 (tonnes)
Albania compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.15%
- 0.16% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 31.1
- world 7.2 (+331%)
- kg per person
- 5.47
- world 1.22
- 10-year change
- +25%
- world +34%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Mexico | 17,598 | 0.18% |
| 23 | Niger | 17,329 | 0.17% |
| 24 | Albania | 15,280 | 0.15% |
| 25 | Somalia | 14,221 | 0.14% |
| 26 | Bahrain | 14,000 | 0.14% |
Map of world production of dates
Share of the world total; Albania is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15,280 | +2.4% | 492 | 31.06 |
| 2023 | 14,916 | +0.3% | 490 | 30.44 |
| 2022 | 14,868 | +2.9% | 490 | 30.34 |
| 2021 | 14,454 | −0.8% | 489 | 29.56 |
| 2020 | 14,571 | +3.8% | 487 | 29.92 |
| 2019 | 14,035 | +4.6% | 485 | 28.94 |
| 2018 | 13,423 | +3.4% | 482 | 27.85 |
| 2017 | 12,978 | −8.0% | 480 | 27.04 |
| 2016 | 14,106 | +3.7% | 481 | 29.33 |
| 2015 | 13,599 | +12% | 466 | 29.18 |
| 2014 | 12,180 | −0.6% | 465 | 26.19 |
| 2013 | 12,250 | +1.1% | 450 | 27.22 |
| 2012 | 12,120 | +4.6% | 442 | 27.42 |
| 2011 | 11,586 | +6.1% | 430 | 26.94 |
| 2010 | 10,921 | +15% | 400 | 27.30 |
| 2009 | 9,500 | +5.6% | 350 | 27.14 |
| 2008 | 9,000 | +13% | 330 | 27.27 |
| 2007 | 8,000 | +1.3% | 300 | 26.67 |
| 2006 | 7,900 | +20% | 290 | 27.24 |
| 2005 | 6,590 | +14% | 240 | 27.46 |
| 2004 | 5,800 | — | 215 | 26.98 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 752 t USD 1.4 m
- Importer rank
- 84 of 178
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 dates in Albania?
Albania produced 15,280 t in 2024, 0.15% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Albania rank in the world for production of dates?
Albania ranked 24th of 36 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Saudi Arabia with 19.4% of the world total.
How has the production of dates in Albania changed?
It rose by 25% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +34% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of dates in Albania?
31.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (15,280 t from 492 ha), against a world average of 7.2 t/ha.
Does Albania export or import dates?
In 2024 Albania reported no exports and imports of 752 t (USD 1.4 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.