Groundnuts (peanuts) production in Syria
In 2024 Syria produced 23,266 t of groundnuts (peanuts), the 52nd largest in the world (0.04% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 36%. The record was 35,826 t in 2021. Area harvested: 8,047 ha, yield 2.9 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 23,266 t
- World rank
- 52 of 107
- 10-year change
- +36%
- Record
- 35,826 t
- 2021
Groundnuts (peanuts) in Syria, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Syria compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.04%
- 0.04% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 2.9
- world 1.8 (+57%)
- kg per person
- 0.94
- world 7.05
- 10-year change
- +36%
- world +24%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Thailand | 25,033 | 0.04% |
| 51 | Morocco | 24,498 | 0.04% |
| 52 | Syria | 23,266 | 0.04% |
| 53 | Algeria | 15,800 | 0.03% |
| 54 | Australia | 15,114 | 0.03% |
Map of world production of groundnuts (peanuts)
Share of the world total; Syria is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23,266 | +18% | 8,047 | 2.89 |
| 2023 | 19,721 | +3.8% | 6,106 | 3.23 |
| 2022 | 19,008 | −47% | 6,494 | 2.93 |
| 2021 | 35,826 | +66% | 10,884 | 3.29 |
| 2020 | 21,528 | +41% | 7,284 | 2.96 |
| 2019 | 15,284 | −10% | 5,654 | 2.70 |
| 2018 | 16,992 | +6.6% | 5,755 | 2.95 |
| 2017 | 15,939 | −20% | 5,962 | 2.67 |
| 2016 | 19,931 | +29% | 6,808 | 2.93 |
| 2015 | 15,399 | −9.8% | 5,510 | 2.79 |
| 2014 | 17,067 | +11% | 6,032 | 2.83 |
| 2013 | 15,389 | +17% | 5,045 | 3.05 |
| 2012 | 13,101 | +10% | 8,771 | 1.49 |
| 2011 | 11,892 | −8.8% | 4,610 | 2.58 |
| 2010 | 13,037 | −11% | 4,688 | 2.78 |
| 2009 | 14,574 | −22% | 5,108 | 2.85 |
| 2008 | 18,770 | −16% | 6,241 | 3.01 |
| 2007 | 22,380 | +38% | 7,240 | 3.09 |
| 2006 | 16,230 | −34% | 5,740 | 2.83 |
| 2005 | 24,500 | +34% | 7,800 | 3.14 |
| 2004 | 18,300 | +13% | 6,540 | 2.80 |
| 2003 | 16,200 | −21% | 5,200 | 3.12 |
| 2002 | 20,485 | −31% | 6,661 | 3.08 |
| 2001 | 29,574 | +5.2% | 16,446 | 1.80 |
| 2000 | 28,106 | −19% | 10,260 | 2.74 |
| 1999 | 34,684 | +19% | 12,964 | 2.68 |
| 1998 | 29,257 | +21% | 11,421 | 2.56 |
| 1997 | 24,105 | −24% | 14,929 | 1.61 |
| 1996 | 31,589 | +3.9% | 14,317 | 2.21 |
| 1995 | 30,400 | +5.6% | 14,800 | 2.05 |
| 1994 | 28,800 | −2.4% | 14,240 | 2.02 |
| 1993 | 29,500 | +10% | 13,500 | 2.19 |
| 1992 | 26,703 | +19% | 12,197 | 2.19 |
| 1991 | 22,500 | +1.4% | 11,000 | 2.05 |
| 1990 | 22,200 | +3.3% | 11,000 | 2.02 |
| 1989 | 21,500 | −5.3% | 11,600 | 1.85 |
| 1988 | 22,700 | −2.4% | 11,400 | 1.99 |
| 1987 | 23,270 | +19% | 10,776 | 2.16 |
| 1986 | 19,600 | +0.8% | 9,600 | 2.04 |
| 1985 | 19,447 | −0.8% | 9,340 | 2.08 |
| 1984 | 19,600 | −3.9% | 9,600 | 2.04 |
| 1983 | 20,400 | +4.1% | 10,400 | 1.96 |
| 1982 | 19,596 | +14% | 9,665 | 2.03 |
| 1981 | 17,265 | −11% | 8,893 | 1.94 |
| 1980 | 19,360 | +6.2% | 10,894 | 1.78 |
| 1979 | 18,228 | +26% | 10,244 | 1.78 |
| 1978 | 14,490 | −28% | 7,998 | 1.81 |
| 1977 | 20,158 | −15% | 10,919 | 1.85 |
| 1976 | 23,845 | +14% | 13,370 | 1.78 |
| 1975 | 20,875 | +6.3% | 12,593 | 1.66 |
| 1974 | 19,631 | −15% | 12,409 | 1.58 |
| 1973 | 23,007 | −2.3% | 12,223 | 1.88 |
| 1972 | 23,551 | +17% | 12,723 | 1.85 |
| 1971 | 20,073 | +23% | 10,802 | 1.86 |
| 1970 | 16,303 | −5.3% | 9,390 | 1.74 |
| 1969 | 17,218 | +25% | 9,002 | 1.91 |
| 1968 | 13,770 | +2.0% | 8,812 | 1.56 |
| 1967 | 13,500 | +0.7% | 8,400 | 1.61 |
| 1966 | 13,400 | +16% | 7,300 | 1.84 |
| 1965 | 11,600 | +12% | 5,900 | 1.97 |
| 1964 | 10,400 | +71% | 5,000 | 2.08 |
| 1963 | 6,096 | 0.0% | 2,800 | 2.18 |
| 1962 | 6,096 | 0.0% | 2,833 | 2.15 |
| 1961 | 6,096 | — | 2,833 | 2.15 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 4 t USD 12,000
- Exporter rank
- 79 of 95
- Imports
- 17 t USD 20,000
- Importer rank
- 122 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 Syria?
Syria produced 23,266 t in 2024, 0.04% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Syria rank in the world for production of groundnuts (peanuts)?
Syria ranked 52nd 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 Syria changed?
It rose by 36% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +24% for the world. The record was 35,826 t in 2021.
What is the yield of groundnuts (peanuts) in Syria?
2.9 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (23,266 t from 8,047 ha), against a world average of 1.8 t/ha.
Does Syria export or import groundnuts, excluding shelled?
In 2024 Syria reported exports of 4 t (USD 12,000) and imports of 17 t (USD 20,000), 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.