Dates production in Colombia
In 2024 Colombia produced 29 t of dates, the 36th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 38%. The record was 60 t in 2001. Area harvested: 5 ha, yield 5.8 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 29 t
- World rank
- 36 of 36
- 10-year change
- +38%
- Record
- 60 t
- 2001
Dates in Colombia, 1999–2024 (tonnes)
Colombia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 5.8
- world 7.2 (−20%)
- kg per person
- 0.00
- world 1.22
- 10-year change
- +38%
- world +34%
Position in the world ranking
Map of world production of dates
Share of the world total; Colombia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29 | −31% | 5 | 5.80 |
| 2023 | 42 | −25% | 7 | 6.00 |
| 2022 | 56 | +1.8% | 8 | 7.00 |
| 2021 | 55 | +31% | 10 | 5.50 |
| 2020 | 42 | +163% | 7 | 6.00 |
| 2019 | 16 | +33% | 4 | 4.00 |
| 2018 | 12 | −78% | 4 | 3.00 |
| 2017 | 55 | −3.5% | 7 | 7.86 |
| 2016 | 57 | 0.0% | 19 | 3.00 |
| 2015 | 57 | +171% | 19 | 3.00 |
| 2014 | 21 | +75% | 7 | 3.00 |
| 2013 | 12 | 0.0% | 4 | 3.00 |
| 2012 | 12 | −60% | 4 | 3.00 |
| 2011 | 30 | 0.0% | 3 | 10.00 |
| 2010 | 30 | +88% | 3 | 10.00 |
| 2009 | 16 | −20% | 4 | 4.00 |
| 2008 | 20 | 0.0% | 2 | 10.00 |
| 2007 | 20 | −23% | 5 | 4.00 |
| 2006 | 26 | −7.1% | 6 | 4.33 |
| 2005 | 28 | +17% | 6 | 4.67 |
| 2004 | 24 | −20% | 6 | 4.00 |
| 2003 | 30 | +150% | 6 | 5.00 |
| 2002 | 12 | −80% | 4 | 3.00 |
| 2001 | 60 | +150% | 5 | 12.00 |
| 2000 | 24 | +700% | 2 | 12.00 |
| 1999 | 3 | — | 1 | 3.00 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 55 t USD 90,000
- Exporter rank
- 66 of 98
- Imports
- 206 t USD 696,000
- Importer rank
- 110 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 Colombia?
Colombia produced 29 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Colombia rank in the world for production of dates?
Colombia ranked 36th 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 Colombia changed?
It rose by 38% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +34% for the world. The record was 60 t in 2001.
What is the yield of dates in Colombia?
5.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (29 t from 5 ha), against a world average of 7.2 t/ha.
Does Colombia export or import dates?
In 2024 Colombia reported exports of 55 t (USD 90,000) and imports of 206 t (USD 696,000), 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. 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.