Lemons and limes production in Lebanon
In 2024 Lebanon produced 77,100 t of lemons and limes, the 29th largest in the world (0.33% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 26%. The record was 166,919 t in 2015. Area harvested: 4,200 ha, yield 18.4 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is from an external organisation.
- Production, 2024
- 77,100 t
- World rank
- 29 of 107
- 10-year change
- −26%
- Record
- 166,919 t
- 2015
Lemons and limes in Lebanon, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Lebanon compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.33%
- 0.66% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 18.4
- world 16.0 (+15%)
- kg per person
- 13.3
- world 2.84
- 10-year change
- −26%
- world +45%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Algeria | 89,366 | 0.39% |
| 28 | Australia | 83,332 | 0.36% |
| 29 | Lebanon | 77,100 | 0.33% |
| 30 | Zimbabwe | 72,996 | 0.31% |
| 31 | Nepal | 67,737 | 0.29% |
Map of world production of lemons and limes
Share of the world total; Lebanon is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 77,100 | +8.0% | 4,200 | 18.36 |
| 2023 | 71,412 | −6.3% | 4,286 | 16.66 |
| 2022 | 76,191 | +4.6% | 4,286 | 17.78 |
| 2021 | 72,808 | −8.3% | 4,108 | 17.72 |
| 2020 | 79,434 | +1.8% | 3,912 | 20.31 |
| 2019 | 77,994 | −3.3% | 3,715 | 20.99 |
| 2018 | 80,665 | −22% | 3,519 | 22.92 |
| 2017 | 103,979 | −10% | 3,805 | 27.33 |
| 2016 | 115,740 | −31% | 3,534 | 32.75 |
| 2015 | 166,919 | +59% | 4,785 | 34.88 |
| 2014 | 104,773 | +0.9% | 3,691 | 28.39 |
| 2013 | 103,844 | +0.1% | 3,875 | 26.80 |
| 2012 | 103,706 | +14% | 3,871 | 26.79 |
| 2011 | 90,987 | +14% | 3,455 | 26.33 |
| 2010 | 79,491 | −35% | 2,909 | 27.33 |
| 2009 | 121,400 | +6.5% | 4,321 | 28.10 |
| 2008 | 114,000 | 0.0% | 4,100 | 27.80 |
| 2007 | 114,000 | +24% | 4,100 | 27.80 |
| 2006 | 91,700 | −19% | 4,200 | 21.83 |
| 2005 | 113,200 | +6.3% | 4,000 | 28.30 |
| 2004 | 106,500 | +28% | 3,840 | 27.73 |
| 2003 | 83,200 | +2.4% | 3,549 | 23.44 |
| 2002 | 81,263 | −21% | 3,500 | 23.22 |
| 2001 | 103,100 | −0.6% | 3,607 | 28.58 |
| 2000 | 103,700 | +27% | 3,629 | 28.58 |
| 1999 | 81,400 | −4.8% | 3,900 | 20.87 |
| 1998 | 85,500 | −16% | 3,800 | 22.50 |
| 1997 | 102,323 | −5.0% | 3,866 | 26.47 |
| 1996 | 107,762 | +5.6% | 3,188 | 33.80 |
| 1995 | 102,000 | +3.2% | 2,950 | 34.58 |
| 1994 | 98,853 | +5.2% | 2,927 | 33.77 |
| 1993 | 94,000 | +1.2% | 2,750 | 34.18 |
| 1992 | 92,862 | +3.0% | 2,708 | 34.29 |
| 1991 | 90,122 | +16% | 2,652 | 33.98 |
| 1990 | 78,000 | +17% | 2,612 | 29.86 |
| 1989 | 66,523 | +5.5% | 2,587 | 25.71 |
| 1988 | 63,080 | −2.6% | 2,415 | 26.12 |
| 1987 | 64,753 | +30% | 2,385 | 27.15 |
| 1986 | 50,000 | +25% | 2,000 | 25.00 |
| 1985 | 40,000 | +33% | 2,000 | 20.00 |
| 1984 | 30,000 | −47% | 1,400 | 21.43 |
| 1983 | 57,000 | +1.8% | 1,600 | 35.63 |
| 1982 | 56,000 | +1.8% | 1,600 | 35.00 |
| 1981 | 55,000 | −8.3% | 1,600 | 34.38 |
| 1980 | 60,000 | −7.7% | 1,700 | 35.29 |
| 1979 | 65,000 | +8.3% | 1,700 | 38.24 |
| 1978 | 60,000 | −7.7% | 1,700 | 35.29 |
| 1977 | 65,000 | −20% | 1,700 | 38.24 |
| 1976 | 81,000 | +1.3% | 2,000 | 40.50 |
| 1975 | 80,000 | −24% | 2,000 | 40.00 |
| 1974 | 105,929 | +33% | 2,361 | 44.87 |
| 1973 | 79,408 | −7.4% | 2,216 | 35.83 |
| 1972 | 85,729 | +4.6% | 2,304 | 37.21 |
| 1971 | 81,973 | +10.0% | 2,000 | 40.99 |
| 1970 | 74,546 | +23% | 2,000 | 37.27 |
| 1969 | 60,744 | +2.3% | 2,017 | 30.12 |
| 1968 | 59,374 | +4.3% | 1,982 | 29.96 |
| 1967 | 56,910 | −17% | 1,965 | 28.96 |
| 1966 | 68,900 | −0.1% | 2,500 | 27.56 |
| 1965 | 69,000 | +6.2% | 2,200 | 31.36 |
| 1964 | 65,000 | +8.3% | 2,000 | 32.50 |
| 1963 | 60,000 | +9.1% | 1,700 | 35.29 |
| 1962 | 55,000 | −3.5% | 1,600 | 34.38 |
| 1961 | 57,000 | — | 1,580 | 36.08 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 139 t USD 68,000
- Exporter rank
- 79 of 123
- Imports
- 109 t USD 79,000
- Importer rank
- 125 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 Lebanon?
Lebanon produced 77,100 t in 2024, 0.33% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Lebanon rank in the world for production of lemons and limes?
Lebanon ranked 29th 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 Lebanon changed?
It fell by 26% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +45% for the world. The record was 166,919 t in 2015.
What is the yield of lemons and limes in Lebanon?
18.4 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (77,100 t from 4,200 ha), against a world average of 16.0 t/ha.
Does Lebanon export or import lemons and limes?
In 2024 Lebanon reported exports of 139 t (USD 68,000) and imports of 109 t (USD 79,000), 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 Lebanon is from an external organisation. 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.