Figs production in Italy
In 2024 Italy produced 12,870 t of figs, the 17th largest in the world (0.96% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 19%. The record was 319,100 t in 1961. Area harvested: 2,070 ha, yield 6.2 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 12,870 t
- World rank
- 17 of 49
- 10-year change
- +19%
- Record
- 319,100 t
- 1961
Figs in Italy, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Italy compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.96%
- 0.94% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 6.2
- world 4.4 (+40%)
- kg per person
- 0.22
- world 0.16
- 10-year change
- +19%
- world +16%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | India | 14,730 | 1.1% |
| 16 | China | 14,153 | 1.1% |
| 17 | Italy | 12,870 | 0.96% |
| 18 | Mexico | 12,525 | 0.94% |
| 19 | Japan | 12,440 | 0.93% |
Map of world production of figs
Share of the world total; Italy is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,870 | −1.2% | 2,070 | 6.22 |
| 2023 | 13,030 | +37% | 2,070 | 6.29 |
| 2022 | 9,480 | −26% | 1,490 | 6.36 |
| 2021 | 12,760 | +4.8% | 2,070 | 6.16 |
| 2020 | 12,180 | +3.0% | 2,060 | 5.91 |
| 2019 | 11,830 | +11% | 2,150 | 5.50 |
| 2018 | 10,650 | −6.3% | 2,230 | 4.78 |
| 2017 | 11,363 | +0.6% | 2,336 | 4.86 |
| 2016 | 11,297 | −14% | 2,260 | 5.00 |
| 2015 | 13,112 | +22% | 2,423 | 5.41 |
| 2014 | 10,788 | −13% | 2,408 | 4.48 |
| 2013 | 12,378 | +23% | 2,562 | 4.83 |
| 2012 | 10,054 | −17% | 2,033 | 4.95 |
| 2011 | 12,171 | +1.2% | 2,409 | 5.05 |
| 2010 | 12,022 | −0.7% | 2,553 | 4.71 |
| 2009 | 12,106 | −24% | 2,539 | 4.77 |
| 2008 | 15,900 | −6.5% | 2,700 | 5.89 |
| 2007 | 17,013 | −27% | 3,863 | 4.40 |
| 2006 | 23,269 | +16% | 3,848 | 6.05 |
| 2005 | 20,091 | −5.3% | 3,478 | 5.78 |
| 2004 | 21,226 | +9.7% | 3,593 | 5.91 |
| 2003 | 19,349 | +45% | 4,509 | 4.29 |
| 2002 | 13,354 | −39% | 4,660 | 2.87 |
| 2001 | 21,803 | −13% | 4,748 | 4.59 |
| 2000 | 25,000 | −45% | 8,043 | 3.11 |
| 1999 | 45,200 | +51% | 8,019 | 5.64 |
| 1998 | 30,000 | −7.7% | 10,200 | 2.94 |
| 1997 | 32,500 | +25% | 8,598 | 3.78 |
| 1996 | 26,000 | +21% | 6,200 | 4.19 |
| 1995 | 21,439 | −30% | 6,258 | 3.43 |
| 1994 | 30,482 | −0.5% | 9,078 | 3.36 |
| 1993 | 30,646 | −12% | 9,253 | 3.31 |
| 1992 | 34,647 | +2.6% | 11,040 | 3.14 |
| 1991 | 33,770 | +7.2% | 11,937 | 2.83 |
| 1990 | 31,510 | −14% | 12,269 | 2.57 |
| 1989 | 36,750 | −17% | 12,564 | 2.93 |
| 1988 | 44,320 | +3.6% | 12,930 | 3.43 |
| 1987 | 42,780 | −10% | 13,168 | 3.25 |
| 1986 | 47,600 | −2.4% | 13,029 | 3.65 |
| 1985 | 48,750 | +0.1% | 13,821 | 3.53 |
| 1984 | 48,700 | +9.2% | 14,097 | 3.45 |
| 1983 | 44,600 | −29% | 13,461 | 3.31 |
| 1982 | 62,700 | −15% | 12,700 | 4.94 |
| 1981 | 73,700 | +1.4% | 13,200 | 5.58 |
| 1980 | 72,700 | −4.3% | 13,700 | 5.31 |
| 1979 | 76,000 | +4.8% | 14,000 | 5.43 |
| 1978 | 72,500 | −19% | 14,400 | 5.03 |
| 1977 | 89,100 | −12% | 13,000 | 6.85 |
| 1976 | 101,500 | −17% | 15,300 | 6.63 |
| 1975 | 121,800 | −1.1% | 16,300 | 7.47 |
| 1974 | 123,200 | −10% | 19,000 | 6.48 |
| 1973 | 137,500 | −6.1% | 21,400 | 6.43 |
| 1972 | 146,500 | −17% | 24,300 | 6.03 |
| 1971 | 175,800 | −11% | 31,200 | 5.63 |
| 1970 | 198,000 | −11% | 39,000 | 5.08 |
| 1969 | 222,000 | +0.9% | 43,000 | 5.16 |
| 1968 | 220,000 | −7.2% | 49,200 | 4.47 |
| 1967 | 237,000 | −1.8% | 52,500 | 4.51 |
| 1966 | 241,400 | −2.1% | 55,300 | 4.37 |
| 1965 | 246,600 | −10% | 63,000 | 3.91 |
| 1964 | 274,600 | −3.7% | 72,700 | 3.78 |
| 1963 | 285,200 | +0.3% | 78,800 | 3.62 |
| 1962 | 284,400 | −11% | 92,000 | 3.09 |
| 1961 | 319,100 | — | 96,000 | 3.32 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 2,228 t USD 6.2 m
- Exporter rank
- 9 of 52
- Imports
- 1,500 t USD 5.5 m
- Importer rank
- 13 of 83
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 figs in Italy?
Italy produced 12,870 t in 2024, 0.96% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Italy rank in the world for production of figs?
Italy ranked 17th of 49 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Turkey with 28.1% of the world total.
How has the production of figs in Italy changed?
It rose by 19% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +16% for the world. The record was 319,100 t in 1961.
What is the yield of figs in Italy?
6.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (12,870 t from 2,070 ha), against a world average of 4.4 t/ha.
Does Italy export or import figs?
In 2024 Italy reported exports of 2,228 t (USD 6.2 m) and imports of 1,500 t (USD 5.5 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.