Groundnuts (peanuts) production in Vietnam
In 2024 Vietnam produced 397,250 t of groundnuts (peanuts), the 21st largest in the world (0.69% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 12%. The record was 530,200 t in 2008. Area harvested: 148,103 ha, yield 2.7 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 397,250 t
- World rank
- 21 of 107
- 10-year change
- −12%
- Record
- 530,200 t
- 2008
Groundnuts (peanuts) in Vietnam, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Vietnam compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.69%
- 0.98% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 2.7
- world 1.8 (+45%)
- kg per person
- 3.93
- world 7.05
- 10-year change
- −12%
- world +24%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | DR Congo | 508,245 | 0.88% |
| 20 | Mali | 497,436 | 0.86% |
| 21 | Vietnam | 397,250 | 0.69% |
| 22 | Malawi | 350,000 | 0.61% |
| 23 | Côte d'Ivoire | 296,660 | 0.52% |
Map of world production of groundnuts (peanuts)
Share of the world total; Vietnam is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 397,250 | −0.7% | 148,103 | 2.68 |
| 2023 | 400,172 | −1.9% | 152,388 | 2.63 |
| 2022 | 407,993 | −5.2% | 158,020 | 2.58 |
| 2021 | 430,367 | +1.2% | 165,222 | 2.60 |
| 2020 | 425,371 | −3.9% | 169,595 | 2.51 |
| 2019 | 442,559 | −3.1% | 175,790 | 2.52 |
| 2018 | 456,762 | −0.7% | 185,899 | 2.46 |
| 2017 | 459,849 | +7.6% | 195,352 | 2.35 |
| 2016 | 427,190 | −5.9% | 184,792 | 2.31 |
| 2015 | 453,954 | +0.1% | 200,328 | 2.27 |
| 2014 | 453,332 | −7.9% | 208,700 | 2.17 |
| 2013 | 492,005 | +5.0% | 216,215 | 2.28 |
| 2012 | 468,402 | −0.0% | 219,265 | 2.14 |
| 2011 | 468,418 | −3.9% | 223,744 | 2.09 |
| 2010 | 487,200 | −4.6% | 231,400 | 2.11 |
| 2009 | 510,900 | −3.6% | 245,000 | 2.09 |
| 2008 | 530,200 | +4.0% | 255,300 | 2.08 |
| 2007 | 510,000 | +10% | 254,500 | 2.00 |
| 2006 | 462,500 | −5.5% | 246,700 | 1.87 |
| 2005 | 489,300 | +4.3% | 269,600 | 1.81 |
| 2004 | 469,000 | +15% | 263,700 | 1.78 |
| 2003 | 406,200 | +1.4% | 243,800 | 1.67 |
| 2002 | 400,400 | +10% | 246,700 | 1.62 |
| 2001 | 363,100 | +2.2% | 244,600 | 1.48 |
| 2000 | 355,300 | +12% | 244,900 | 1.45 |
| 1999 | 317,810 | −18% | 247,600 | 1.28 |
| 1998 | 386,000 | +9.9% | 269,400 | 1.43 |
| 1997 | 351,300 | −1.8% | 253,500 | 1.39 |
| 1996 | 357,600 | +6.9% | 262,800 | 1.36 |
| 1995 | 334,500 | +14% | 259,900 | 1.29 |
| 1994 | 294,400 | +14% | 248,200 | 1.19 |
| 1993 | 259,300 | +14% | 217,200 | 1.19 |
| 1992 | 226,700 | −3.9% | 217,400 | 1.04 |
| 1991 | 235,800 | +11% | 210,900 | 1.12 |
| 1990 | 213,200 | +3.6% | 201,400 | 1.06 |
| 1989 | 205,800 | −3.8% | 208,600 | 0.99 |
| 1988 | 213,900 | −7.0% | 223,600 | 0.96 |
| 1987 | 230,000 | +9.2% | 237,870 | 0.97 |
| 1986 | 210,600 | +4.1% | 224,800 | 0.94 |
| 1985 | 202,400 | +22% | 213,200 | 0.95 |
| 1984 | 165,800 | +31% | 170,400 | 0.97 |
| 1983 | 126,400 | +6.1% | 141,200 | 0.90 |
| 1982 | 119,100 | +12% | 130,700 | 0.91 |
| 1981 | 106,300 | +12% | 120,300 | 0.88 |
| 1980 | 95,200 | +17% | 106,100 | 0.90 |
| 1979 | 81,100 | −5.0% | 91,800 | 0.88 |
| 1978 | 85,400 | −5.9% | 96,800 | 0.88 |
| 1977 | 90,800 | −7.4% | 98,700 | 0.92 |
| 1976 | 98,100 | +52% | 97,100 | 1.01 |
| 1975 | 64,600 | −17% | 68,000 | 0.95 |
| 1974 | 78,000 | −2.5% | 76,000 | 1.03 |
| 1973 | 80,000 | +2.6% | 78,000 | 1.03 |
| 1972 | 78,000 | −3.2% | 80,000 | 0.98 |
| 1971 | 80,600 | +9.1% | 83,900 | 0.96 |
| 1970 | 73,900 | −7.6% | 77,500 | 0.95 |
| 1969 | 80,000 | +8.1% | 78,000 | 1.03 |
| 1968 | 74,000 | −5.1% | 76,000 | 0.97 |
| 1967 | 78,000 | +5.7% | 76,000 | 1.03 |
| 1966 | 73,800 | −8.8% | 80,900 | 0.91 |
| 1965 | 80,900 | +2.5% | 86,000 | 0.94 |
| 1964 | 78,900 | +18% | 78,700 | 1.00 |
| 1963 | 66,760 | −0.1% | 70,280 | 0.95 |
| 1962 | 66,850 | +14% | 72,585 | 0.92 |
| 1961 | 58,400 | — | 59,600 | 0.98 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 3,011 t USD 3.0 m
- Exporter rank
- 15 of 95
- Imports
- 566 t USD 925,000
- Importer rank
- 51 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 Vietnam?
Vietnam produced 397,250 t in 2024, 0.69% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Vietnam rank in the world for production of groundnuts (peanuts)?
Vietnam ranked 21st 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 Vietnam changed?
It fell by 12% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +24% for the world. The record was 530,200 t in 2008.
What is the yield of groundnuts (peanuts) in Vietnam?
2.7 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (397,250 t from 148,103 ha), against a world average of 1.8 t/ha.
Does Vietnam export or import groundnuts, excluding shelled?
In 2024 Vietnam reported exports of 3,011 t (USD 3.0 m) and imports of 566 t (USD 925,000), 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.