Groundnuts (peanuts) production in Colombia
In 2024 Colombia produced 1,760 t of groundnuts (peanuts), the 85th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 0.2%. The record was 9,176 t in 1994. Area harvested: 1,335 ha, yield 1.3 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 1,760 t
- World rank
- 85 of 107
- 10-year change
- +0.2%
- Record
- 9,176 t
- 1994
Groundnuts (peanuts) in Colombia, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Colombia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.3
- world 1.8 (−29%)
- kg per person
- 0.03
- world 7.05
- 10-year change
- +0.2%
- world +24%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 | Vanuatu | 1,882 | 0.00% |
| 84 | Uruguay | 1,855 | 0.00% |
| 85 | Colombia | 1,760 | 0.00% |
| 86 | Papua New Guinea | 1,549 | 0.00% |
| 87 | Yemen | 1,451 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of groundnuts (peanuts)
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 | 1,760 | −28% | 1,335 | 1.32 |
| 2023 | 2,447 | −7.5% | 1,698 | 1.44 |
| 2022 | 2,645 | −25% | 1,805 | 1.47 |
| 2021 | 3,522 | +26% | 1,738 | 2.03 |
| 2020 | 2,787 | −38% | 1,664 | 1.67 |
| 2019 | 4,502 | +21% | 2,658 | 1.69 |
| 2018 | 3,714 | −42% | 2,282 | 1.63 |
| 2017 | 6,370 | +53% | 3,412 | 1.87 |
| 2016 | 4,158 | +132% | 4,204 | 0.99 |
| 2015 | 1,792 | +2.0% | 1,638 | 1.09 |
| 2014 | 1,757 | −18% | 1,566 | 1.12 |
| 2013 | 2,150 | −30% | 2,696 | 0.80 |
| 2012 | 3,082 | −30% | 2,222 | 1.39 |
| 2011 | 4,385 | −15% | 3,182 | 1.38 |
| 2010 | 5,171 | +64% | 3,604 | 1.43 |
| 2009 | 3,158 | +20% | 2,885 | 1.09 |
| 2008 | 2,634 | +1.9% | 2,310 | 1.14 |
| 2007 | 2,586 | −8.1% | 2,278 | 1.14 |
| 2006 | 2,814 | +33% | 2,262 | 1.24 |
| 2005 | 2,111 | +15% | 1,807 | 1.17 |
| 2004 | 1,834 | −11% | 1,573 | 1.17 |
| 2003 | 2,050 | +2.8% | 1,546 | 1.33 |
| 2002 | 1,994 | −38% | 1,314 | 1.52 |
| 2001 | 3,204 | −29% | 1,948 | 1.64 |
| 2000 | 4,504 | −30% | 3,141 | 1.43 |
| 1999 | 6,439 | +179% | 3,948 | 1.63 |
| 1998 | 2,308 | −64% | 1,789 | 1.29 |
| 1997 | 6,328 | −30% | 3,884 | 1.63 |
| 1996 | 9,085 | +19% | 6,180 | 1.47 |
| 1995 | 7,661 | −17% | 5,382 | 1.42 |
| 1994 | 9,176 | +2.5% | 6,994 | 1.31 |
| 1993 | 8,952 | +112% | 7,783 | 1.15 |
| 1992 | 4,228 | −21% | 3,265 | 1.29 |
| 1991 | 5,383 | +13% | 4,615 | 1.17 |
| 1990 | 4,760 | −44% | 3,350 | 1.42 |
| 1989 | 8,550 | +36% | 5,350 | 1.60 |
| 1988 | 6,300 | +5.9% | 4,470 | 1.41 |
| 1987 | 5,950 | +17% | 4,020 | 1.48 |
| 1986 | 5,100 | −13% | 3,550 | 1.44 |
| 1985 | 5,859 | +58% | 3,800 | 1.54 |
| 1984 | 3,707 | +37% | 2,450 | 1.51 |
| 1983 | 2,700 | 0.0% | 1,800 | 1.50 |
| 1982 | 2,700 | −25% | 1,700 | 1.59 |
| 1981 | 3,600 | +44% | 2,300 | 1.57 |
| 1980 | 2,500 | 0.0% | 2,200 | 1.14 |
| 1979 | 2,500 | −3.8% | 2,600 | 0.96 |
| 1978 | 2,600 | +100% | 2,600 | 1.00 |
| 1977 | 1,300 | −41% | 1,400 | 0.93 |
| 1976 | 2,200 | −24% | 1,900 | 1.16 |
| 1975 | 2,900 | +142% | 1,800 | 1.61 |
| 1974 | 1,200 | +33% | 700 | 1.71 |
| 1973 | 900 | 0.0% | 600 | 1.50 |
| 1972 | 900 | +29% | 600 | 1.50 |
| 1971 | 700 | 0.0% | 500 | 1.40 |
| 1970 | 700 | +17% | 500 | 1.40 |
| 1969 | 600 | 0.0% | 450 | 1.33 |
| 1968 | 600 | +20% | 450 | 1.33 |
| 1967 | 500 | 0.0% | 400 | 1.25 |
| 1966 | 500 | 0.0% | 400 | 1.25 |
| 1965 | 500 | 0.0% | 400 | 1.25 |
| 1964 | 500 | 0.0% | 400 | 1.25 |
| 1963 | 500 | 0.0% | 400 | 1.25 |
| 1962 | 500 | 0.0% | 400 | 1.25 |
| 1961 | 500 | — | 400 | 1.25 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 25 t USD 43,000
- Importer rank
- 119 of 141
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 groundnuts (peanuts) in Colombia?
Colombia produced 1,760 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Colombia rank in the world for production of groundnuts (peanuts)?
Colombia ranked 85th of 107 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 34.1% of the world total.
How has the production of groundnuts (peanuts) in Colombia changed?
It rose by 0.2% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +24% for the world. The record was 9,176 t in 1994.
What is the yield of groundnuts (peanuts) in Colombia?
1.3 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (1,760 t from 1,335 ha), against a world average of 1.8 t/ha.
Does Colombia export or import groundnuts, excluding shelled?
In 2024 Colombia reported no exports and imports of 25 t (USD 43,000), 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.