Lemons and limes production in Greece
In 2024 Greece produced 109,700 t of lemons and limes, the 21st largest in the world (0.47% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 85%. The record was 231,017 t in 1989. Area harvested: 3,190 ha, yield 34.4 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 109,700 t
- World rank
- 21 of 107
- 10-year change
- +85%
- Record
- 231,017 t
- 1989
Lemons and limes in Greece, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Greece compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.47%
- 0.37% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 34.4
- world 16.0 (+115%)
- kg per person
- 10.9
- world 2.84
- 10-year change
- +85%
- world +45%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Syria | 134,013 | 0.58% |
| 20 | Saudi Arabia | 124,189 | 0.54% |
| 21 | Greece | 109,700 | 0.47% |
| 22 | Guatemala | 109,585 | 0.47% |
| 23 | Bangladesh | 106,568 | 0.46% |
Map of world production of lemons and limes
Share of the world total; Greece is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 109,700 | +51% | 3,190 | 34.39 |
| 2023 | 72,780 | −19% | 3,420 | 21.28 |
| 2022 | 89,850 | +3.6% | 3,630 | 24.75 |
| 2021 | 86,700 | −0.6% | 3,540 | 24.49 |
| 2020 | 87,190 | +6.0% | 3,930 | 22.19 |
| 2019 | 82,260 | −6.9% | 3,830 | 21.48 |
| 2018 | 88,400 | +16% | 4,400 | 20.09 |
| 2017 | 76,212 | +18% | 4,343 | 17.55 |
| 2016 | 64,788 | +6.1% | 4,349 | 14.90 |
| 2015 | 61,040 | +3.0% | 4,186 | 14.58 |
| 2014 | 59,288 | −21% | 4,850 | 12.22 |
| 2013 | 75,030 | −2.7% | 8,411 | 8.92 |
| 2012 | 77,074 | −3.7% | 8,674 | 8.89 |
| 2011 | 80,015 | +1.0% | 8,816 | 9.08 |
| 2010 | 79,239 | +3.1% | 8,838 | 8.97 |
| 2009 | 76,875 | −5.0% | 10,220 | 7.52 |
| 2008 | 80,942 | −6.2% | 10,314 | 7.85 |
| 2007 | 86,269 | −1.4% | 10,306 | 8.37 |
| 2006 | 87,518 | +4.1% | 10,409 | 8.41 |
| 2005 | 84,053 | +24% | 10,451 | 8.04 |
| 2004 | 68,058 | −53% | 10,528 | 6.46 |
| 2003 | 144,197 | −13% | 10,518 | 13.71 |
| 2002 | 166,172 | −7.1% | 11,155 | 14.90 |
| 2001 | 178,968 | −5.6% | 11,447 | 15.63 |
| 2000 | 189,640 | +3.5% | 11,536 | 16.44 |
| 1999 | 183,215 | +2.0% | 11,528 | 15.89 |
| 1998 | 179,587 | −2.0% | 11,623 | 15.45 |
| 1997 | 183,244 | +1.1% | 12,088 | 15.16 |
| 1996 | 181,166 | +6.1% | 12,042 | 15.04 |
| 1995 | 170,759 | −5.0% | 12,202 | 13.99 |
| 1994 | 179,706 | +1.4% | 12,266 | 14.65 |
| 1993 | 177,252 | +20% | 12,510 | 14.17 |
| 1992 | 147,500 | −2.4% | 14,940 | 9.87 |
| 1991 | 151,140 | −21% | 15,200 | 9.94 |
| 1990 | 192,512 | −17% | 15,410 | 12.49 |
| 1989 | 231,017 | +22% | 15,670 | 14.74 |
| 1988 | 189,500 | +67% | 15,530 | 12.20 |
| 1987 | 113,700 | −43% | 15,300 | 7.43 |
| 1986 | 197,748 | −4.6% | 15,100 | 13.10 |
| 1985 | 207,384 | +13% | 15,070 | 13.76 |
| 1984 | 183,466 | −4.6% | 13,000 | 14.11 |
| 1983 | 192,306 | +5.9% | 12,900 | 14.91 |
| 1982 | 181,551 | −16% | 13,000 | 13.97 |
| 1981 | 216,874 | +18% | 13,200 | 16.43 |
| 1980 | 184,243 | +37% | 13,100 | 14.06 |
| 1979 | 134,641 | −15% | 13,100 | 10.28 |
| 1978 | 158,512 | −20% | 13,100 | 12.10 |
| 1977 | 198,968 | +8.2% | 13,200 | 15.07 |
| 1976 | 183,869 | −13% | 13,200 | 13.93 |
| 1975 | 211,497 | +11% | 13,200 | 16.02 |
| 1974 | 191,284 | +14% | 13,200 | 14.49 |
| 1973 | 168,531 | +9.1% | 13,000 | 12.96 |
| 1972 | 154,411 | +14% | 12,900 | 11.97 |
| 1971 | 135,086 | −6.8% | 12,800 | 10.55 |
| 1970 | 144,921 | +17% | 12,800 | 11.32 |
| 1969 | 124,070 | +27% | 12,800 | 9.69 |
| 1968 | 97,360 | −21% | 13,100 | 7.43 |
| 1967 | 123,815 | −23% | 12,300 | 10.07 |
| 1966 | 161,419 | +0.2% | 11,900 | 13.56 |
| 1965 | 161,129 | +13% | 11,700 | 13.77 |
| 1964 | 142,084 | +2.6% | 11,600 | 12.25 |
| 1963 | 138,470 | −8.2% | 10,800 | 12.82 |
| 1962 | 150,776 | +6.1% | 10,500 | 14.36 |
| 1961 | 142,103 | — | 10,200 | 13.93 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 14,828 t USD 14.6 m
- Exporter rank
- 20 of 123
- Imports
- 28,418 t USD 29.5 m
- Importer rank
- 29 of 172
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 lemons and limes in Greece?
Greece produced 109,700 t in 2024, 0.47% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Greece rank in the world for production of lemons and limes?
Greece ranked 21st of 107 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 16.5% of the world total.
How has the production of lemons and limes in Greece changed?
It rose by 85% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +45% for the world. The record was 231,017 t in 1989.
What is the yield of lemons and limes in Greece?
34.4 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (109,700 t from 3,190 ha), against a world average of 16.0 t/ha.
Does Greece export or import lemons and limes?
In 2024 Greece reported exports of 14,828 t (USD 14.6 m) and imports of 28,418 t (USD 29.5 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.