> In 2024 Libya produced 24,049 t of lemons and limes, the 48th largest in the world (0.10% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 19%.

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# Lemons and limes production in Libya

In 2024 Libya produced 24,049 t of lemons and limes, the 48th largest in the world (0.10% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 19%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 2,332 ha, yield 10.3 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

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Production, 202424,049 t
World rank48 of 107
10-year change+19%
Record24,049 t2024

## Lemons and limes in Libya, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Libya compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.10%0.13% in 2014
Yield, t/ha10.3world 16.0 (−35%)
kg per person3.26world 2.84
10-year change+19%world +45%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 46 | [Jamaica](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/jamaica/) | 26,336 | 0.11% |
| 47 | [Malawi](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/malawi/) | 24,133 | 0.10% |
| 48 | **Libya** | 24,049 | 0.10% |
| 49 | [Malaysia](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/malaysia/) | 22,916 | 0.10% |
| 50 | [El Salvador](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/el-salvador/) | 20,222 | 0.09% |

[Full ranking of 107 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/)

### Map of world production of lemons and limes

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Libya is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 24,049 | +1.3% | 2,332 | 10.31 |
| 2023 | 23,739 | +9.4% | 2,306 | 10.29 |
| 2022 | 21,702 | +1.6% | 2,112 | 10.28 |
| 2021 | 21,360 | +2.2% | 2,080 | 10.27 |
| 2020 | 20,890 | −6.6% | 2,030 | 10.29 |
| 2019 | 22,370 | +1.9% | 2,160 | 10.36 |
| 2018 | 21,950 | +1.2% | 2,120 | 10.35 |
| 2017 | 21,682 | +2.0% | 2,110 | 10.28 |
| 2016 | 21,251 | +2.2% | 2,066 | 10.29 |
| 2015 | 20,791 | +2.7% | 2,017 | 10.31 |
| 2014 | 20,252 | +1.9% | 1,969 | 10.29 |
| 2013 | 19,882 | +2.3% | 1,925 | 10.33 |
| 2012 | 19,443 | +1.9% | 1,883 | 10.33 |
| 2011 | 19,083 | +6.7% | 1,849 | 10.32 |
| 2010 | 17,891 | +2.8% | 1,743 | 10.26 |
| 2009 | 17,400 | +2.4% | 1,698 | 10.25 |
| 2008 | 17,000 | 0.0% | 1,650 | 10.30 |
| 2007 | 17,000 | +6.3% | 1,650 | 10.30 |
| 2006 | 16,000 | −12% | 1,557 | 10.28 |
| 2005 | 18,245 | +7.3% | 1,774 | 10.28 |
| 2004 | 17,000 | +6.3% | 1,650 | 10.30 |
| 2003 | 16,000 | +10% | 1,550 | 10.32 |
| 2002 | 14,500 | +1.2% | 1,400 | 10.36 |
| 2001 | 14,331 | +2.4% | 1,382 | 10.37 |
| 2000 | 14,000 | +3.7% | 1,350 | 10.37 |
| 1999 | 13,500 | +2.7% | 1,300 | 10.38 |
| 1998 | 13,150 | +6.9% | 1,235 | 10.65 |
| 1997 | 12,300 | −2.4% | 1,200 | 10.25 |
| 1996 | 12,600 | +15% | 1,230 | 10.24 |
| 1995 | 11,000 | +16% | 1,050 | 10.48 |
| 1994 | 9,500 | +19% | 930 | 10.22 |
| 1993 | 8,000 | +33% | 725 | 11.03 |
| 1992 | 6,000 | +33% | 580 | 10.34 |
| 1991 | 4,500 | +32% | 400 | 11.25 |
| 1990 | 3,400 | +6.3% | 290 | 11.72 |
| 1989 | 3,200 | +6.7% | 280 | 11.43 |
| 1988 | 3,000 | +20% | 270 | 11.11 |
| 1987 | 2,500 | −7.4% | 210 | 11.90 |
| 1986 | 2,700 | −6.9% | 230 | 11.74 |
| 1985 | 2,900 | −3.3% | 250 | 11.60 |
| 1984 | 3,000 | −9.1% | 270 | 11.11 |
| 1983 | 3,300 | −5.7% | 290 | 11.38 |
| 1982 | 3,500 | −13% | 300 | 11.67 |
| 1981 | 4,000 | −18% | 350 | 11.43 |
| 1980 | 4,870 | +25% | 400 | 12.18 |
| 1979 | 3,910 | +27% | 340 | 11.50 |
| 1978 | 3,069 | −20% | 270 | 11.37 |
| 1977 | 3,820 | +38% | 330 | 11.58 |
| 1976 | 2,761 | +38% | 240 | 11.50 |
| 1975 | 1,995 | −6.3% | 160 | 12.47 |
| 1974 | 2,130 | +19% | 170 | 12.53 |
| 1973 | 1,791 | −13% | 150 | 11.94 |
| 1972 | 2,064 | −2.3% | 160 | 12.90 |
| 1971 | 2,112 | −2.9% | 170 | 12.42 |
| 1970 | 2,174 | +31% | 170 | 12.79 |
| 1969 | 1,659 | +50% | 130 | 12.76 |
| 1968 | 1,103 | −1.4% | 90 | 12.26 |
| 1967 | 1,119 | +3.8% | 90 | 12.43 |
| 1966 | 1,078 | −2.8% | 80 | 13.48 |
| 1965 | 1,109 | −28% | 90 | 12.32 |
| 1964 | 1,536 | −41% | 120 | 12.80 |
| 1963 | 2,619 | −7.6% | 200 | 13.10 |
| 1962 | 2,833 | +8.3% | 220 | 12.88 |
| 1961 | 2,617 | — | 200 | 13.09 |

## Trade, 2024

Imports97 t USD 43,000
Importer rank129 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](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of lemons and limes in Libya?

Libya produced 24,049 t in 2024, 0.10% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Libya rank in the world for production of lemons and limes?

Libya ranked 48th 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 Libya changed?

It rose by 19% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +45% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.

### What is the yield of lemons and limes in Libya?

10.3 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (24,049 t from 2,332 ha), against a world average of 16.0 t/ha.

### Does Libya export or import lemons and limes?

In 2024 Libya reported no exports and imports of 97 t (USD 43,000), 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 Libya is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[India](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/india/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/mexico/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/china/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/argentina/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/turkey/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/brazil/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/united-states/)[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/spain/)[South Africa](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/south-africa/)[Colombia](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/colombia/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/iran/)[Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/italy/)
[All countries producing lemons and limes](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/)

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[Agricultural production in Libya](https://husfarm.com/production/country/libya/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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