Groundnuts (peanuts) production in Namibia
In 2024 Namibia produced 638 t of groundnuts (peanuts), the 91st largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 82%. The record was 1,200 t in 1990. Area harvested: 1,878 ha, yield 0.3 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 638 t
- World rank
- 91 of 107
- 10-year change
- +82%
- Record
- 1,200 t
- 1990
Groundnuts (peanuts) in Namibia, 1990–2024 (tonnes)
Namibia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 0.3
- world 1.8 (−82%)
- kg per person
- 0.21
- world 7.05
- 10-year change
- +82%
- world +24%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 | Kyrgyzstan | 862 | 0.00% |
| 90 | Mauritania | 849 | 0.00% |
| 91 | Namibia | 638 | 0.00% |
| 92 | Botswana | 500 | 0.00% |
| 93 | Cuba | 483 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of groundnuts (peanuts)
Share of the world total; Namibia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 638 | −29% | 1,878 | 0.34 |
| 2023 | 900 | −18% | 2,628 | 0.34 |
| 2022 | 1,100 | +120% | 3,184 | 0.35 |
| 2021 | 500 | +18% | 1,485 | 0.34 |
| 2020 | 424 | +10% | 1,279 | 0.33 |
| 2019 | 385 | −3.8% | 1,138 | 0.34 |
| 2018 | 400 | 0.0% | 1,159 | 0.35 |
| 2017 | 400 | +14% | 1,136 | 0.35 |
| 2016 | 350 | 0.0% | 975 | 0.36 |
| 2015 | 350 | 0.0% | 942 | 0.37 |
| 2014 | 350 | +3.9% | 947 | 0.37 |
| 2013 | 337 | −2.3% | 829 | 0.41 |
| 2012 | 345 | −1.7% | 843 | 0.41 |
| 2011 | 351 | −5.1% | 929 | 0.38 |
| 2010 | 370 | −7.5% | 850 | 0.44 |
| 2009 | 400 | +8.1% | 772 | 0.52 |
| 2008 | 370 | +12% | 1,000 | 0.37 |
| 2007 | 329 | +127% | 750 | 0.44 |
| 2006 | 145 | +209% | 650 | 0.22 |
| 2005 | 47 | −81% | 536 | 0.09 |
| 2004 | 242 | +438% | 550 | 0.44 |
| 2003 | 45 | −62% | 98 | 0.46 |
| 2002 | 118 | −70% | 267 | 0.44 |
| 2001 | 398 | +59% | 868 | 0.46 |
| 2000 | 250 | +57% | 536 | 0.47 |
| 1999 | 159 | −21% | 307 | 0.52 |
| 1998 | 200 | −33% | 300 | 0.67 |
| 1997 | 300 | +50% | 560 | 0.54 |
| 1996 | 200 | +46% | 374 | 0.53 |
| 1995 | 137 | −82% | 1,047 | 0.13 |
| 1994 | 750 | +50% | 900 | 0.83 |
| 1993 | 500 | 0.0% | 704 | 0.71 |
| 1992 | 500 | −33% | 800 | 0.63 |
| 1991 | 750 | −38% | 900 | 0.83 |
| 1990 | 1,200 | — | 1,000 | 1.20 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 37 t USD 28,000
- Exporter rank
- 52 of 95
- Imports
- 45 t USD 68,000
- Importer rank
- 109 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 Namibia?
Namibia produced 638 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Namibia rank in the world for production of groundnuts (peanuts)?
Namibia ranked 91st 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 Namibia changed?
It rose by 82% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +24% for the world. The record was 1,200 t in 1990.
What is the yield of groundnuts (peanuts) in Namibia?
0.3 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (638 t from 1,878 ha), against a world average of 1.8 t/ha.
Does Namibia export or import groundnuts, excluding shelled?
In 2024 Namibia reported exports of 37 t (USD 28,000) and imports of 45 t (USD 68,000), 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; the 2024 figure for Namibia is imputed by FAO. 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.