Eggplants production in Colombia
In 2024 Colombia produced 14,518 t of eggplants, the 54th largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 415%. The record was 16,569 t in 2020. Area harvested: 1,302 ha, yield 11.2 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 14,518 t
- World rank
- 54 of 98
- 10-year change
- +415%
- Record
- 16,569 t
- 2020
Eggplants in Colombia, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Colombia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.03%
- 0.01% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 11.2
- world 29.3 (−62%)
- kg per person
- 0.27
- world 7.05
- 10-year change
- +415%
- world +14%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | Venezuela | 17,432 | 0.03% |
| 53 | Bulgaria | 14,600 | 0.03% |
| 54 | Colombia | 14,518 | 0.03% |
| 55 | Fiji | 10,918 | 0.02% |
| 56 | Belgium | 10,860 | 0.02% |
Map of world production of eggplants
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 | 14,518 | −2.7% | 1,302 | 11.15 |
| 2023 | 14,918 | +9.8% | 1,339 | 11.14 |
| 2022 | 13,584 | −13% | 1,195 | 11.37 |
| 2021 | 15,556 | −6.1% | 1,380 | 11.27 |
| 2020 | 16,569 | +139% | 1,349 | 12.28 |
| 2019 | 6,944 | +23% | 607 | 11.44 |
| 2018 | 5,658 | +35% | 442 | 12.80 |
| 2017 | 4,177 | +12% | 466 | 8.96 |
| 2016 | 3,714 | +8.9% | 504 | 7.37 |
| 2015 | 3,409 | +21% | 491 | 6.94 |
| 2014 | 2,821 | −19% | 405 | 6.97 |
| 2013 | 3,500 | +5.3% | 404 | 8.66 |
| 2012 | 3,325 | +27% | 351 | 9.47 |
| 2011 | 2,616 | +16% | 295 | 8.87 |
| 2010 | 2,257 | −33% | 254 | 8.89 |
| 2009 | 3,386 | −39% | 219 | 15.46 |
| 2008 | 5,589 | +8.5% | 310 | 18.03 |
| 2007 | 5,152 | +37% | 305 | 16.89 |
| 2006 | 3,757 | +18% | 284 | 13.23 |
| 2005 | 3,175 | −5.0% | 264 | 12.03 |
| 2004 | 3,343 | −8.0% | 176 | 18.99 |
| 2003 | 3,632 | +93% | 201 | 18.07 |
| 2002 | 1,879 | +20% | 135 | 13.92 |
| 2001 | 1,561 | −46% | 109 | 14.32 |
| 2000 | 2,894 | +38% | 189 | 15.31 |
| 1999 | 2,100 | −6.2% | 100 | 21.00 |
| 1998 | 2,239 | +4.0% | 116 | 19.30 |
| 1997 | 2,152 | −1.4% | 107 | 20.11 |
| 1996 | 2,182 | +0.5% | 123 | 17.74 |
| 1995 | 2,172 | −0.1% | 125 | 17.38 |
| 1994 | 2,174 | +7.3% | 128 | 16.98 |
| 1993 | 2,026 | +1.3% | 120 | 16.88 |
| 1992 | 2,000 | +100% | 120 | 16.67 |
| 1991 | 1,000 | −68% | 55 | 18.18 |
| 1990 | 3,132 | +13% | 270 | 11.60 |
| 1989 | 2,782 | +7.5% | 240 | 11.59 |
| 1988 | 2,589 | +0.5% | 213 | 12.15 |
| 1987 | 2,576 | 0.0% | 212 | 12.15 |
| 1986 | 2,576 | −11% | 212 | 12.15 |
| 1985 | 2,909 | −7.7% | 215 | 13.53 |
| 1984 | 3,150 | −4.5% | 210 | 15.00 |
| 1983 | 3,300 | −2.9% | 210 | 15.71 |
| 1982 | 3,400 | −2.9% | 220 | 15.45 |
| 1981 | 3,500 | +1.4% | 230 | 15.22 |
| 1980 | 3,450 | 0.0% | 230 | 15.00 |
| 1979 | 3,450 | +4.5% | 230 | 15.00 |
| 1978 | 3,300 | 0.0% | 220 | 15.00 |
| 1977 | 3,300 | +10% | 220 | 15.00 |
| 1976 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 200 | 15.00 |
| 1975 | 3,000 | +47% | 200 | 15.00 |
| 1974 | 2,040 | +2.0% | 136 | 15.00 |
| 1973 | 2,000 | +2.0% | 130 | 15.38 |
| 1972 | 1,960 | +2.1% | 130 | 15.08 |
| 1971 | 1,920 | +2.1% | 130 | 14.77 |
| 1970 | 1,880 | +2.2% | 128 | 14.69 |
| 1969 | 1,840 | +2.2% | 128 | 14.38 |
| 1968 | 1,800 | +2.3% | 126 | 14.29 |
| 1967 | 1,760 | +2.3% | 126 | 13.97 |
| 1966 | 1,720 | +1.2% | 124 | 13.87 |
| 1965 | 1,700 | +1.8% | 124 | 13.71 |
| 1964 | 1,670 | +1.2% | 122 | 13.69 |
| 1963 | 1,650 | +1.9% | 122 | 13.52 |
| 1962 | 1,620 | +1.3% | 120 | 13.50 |
| 1961 | 1,600 | — | 120 | 13.33 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 2 t USD 4,000
- Exporter rank
- 88 of 102
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 eggplants in Colombia?
Colombia produced 14,518 t in 2024, 0.03% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Colombia rank in the world for production of eggplants?
Colombia ranked 54th of 98 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 60.6% of the world total.
How has the production of eggplants in Colombia changed?
It rose by 415% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +14% for the world. The record was 16,569 t in 2020.
What is the yield of eggplants in Colombia?
11.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (14,518 t from 1,302 ha), against a world average of 29.3 t/ha.
Does Colombia export or import eggplants (aubergines)?
In 2024 Colombia reported exports of 2 t (USD 4,000) and no imports, 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.