Lemons and limes production in Tonga
In 2024 Tonga produced 2,179 t of lemons and limes, the 82nd largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 5.7%. The record was 2,845 t in 1990. Area harvested: 1,097 ha, yield 2.0 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 2,179 t
- World rank
- 82 of 107
- 10-year change
- −5.7%
- Record
- 2,845 t
- 1990
Lemons and limes in Tonga, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Tonga compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.01% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 2.0
- world 16.0 (−88%)
- kg per person
- 20.9
- world 2.84
- 10-year change
- −5.7%
- world +45%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | Trinidad and Tobago | 2,519 | 0.01% |
| 81 | Bahamas | 2,349 | 0.01% |
| 82 | Tonga | 2,179 | 0.01% |
| 83 | Dominica | 1,817 | 0.01% |
| 84 | Philippines | 1,554 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of lemons and limes
Share of the world total; Tonga is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,179 | −0.5% | 1,097 | 1.99 |
| 2023 | 2,191 | −0.6% | 1,100 | 1.99 |
| 2022 | 2,204 | −0.6% | 1,098 | 2.01 |
| 2021 | 2,218 | −0.0% | 1,093 | 2.03 |
| 2020 | 2,219 | −1.1% | 1,108 | 2.00 |
| 2019 | 2,243 | −0.7% | 1,092 | 2.05 |
| 2018 | 2,258 | +0.0% | 1,079 | 2.09 |
| 2017 | 2,257 | −0.3% | 1,063 | 2.12 |
| 2016 | 2,264 | −0.4% | 1,057 | 2.14 |
| 2015 | 2,272 | −1.6% | 1,068 | 2.13 |
| 2014 | 2,310 | −0.4% | 1,119 | 2.06 |
| 2013 | 2,319 | +16% | 1,124 | 2.06 |
| 2012 | 2,000 | −16% | 1,000 | 2.00 |
| 2011 | 2,372 | −1.7% | 994 | 2.39 |
| 2010 | 2,414 | −1.6% | 966 | 2.50 |
| 2009 | 2,454 | −1.4% | 949 | 2.59 |
| 2008 | 2,489 | −6.1% | 939 | 2.65 |
| 2007 | 2,650 | +1.9% | 960 | 2.76 |
| 2006 | 2,600 | +3.1% | 950 | 2.74 |
| 2005 | 2,521 | −0.0% | 932 | 2.70 |
| 2004 | 2,522 | 0.0% | 932 | 2.71 |
| 2003 | 2,522 | −0.0% | 931 | 2.71 |
| 2002 | 2,523 | 0.0% | 931 | 2.71 |
| 2001 | 2,523 | −0.0% | 931 | 2.71 |
| 2000 | 2,524 | −0.1% | 930 | 2.71 |
| 1999 | 2,526 | −0.1% | 930 | 2.72 |
| 1998 | 2,529 | −0.2% | 930 | 2.72 |
| 1997 | 2,533 | −0.2% | 931 | 2.72 |
| 1996 | 2,539 | −0.3% | 932 | 2.72 |
| 1995 | 2,547 | −0.4% | 934 | 2.73 |
| 1994 | 2,558 | +2.3% | 937 | 2.73 |
| 1993 | 2,500 | −7.4% | 900 | 2.78 |
| 1992 | 2,700 | +4.1% | 1,004 | 2.69 |
| 1991 | 2,594 | −8.8% | 998 | 2.60 |
| 1990 | 2,845 | +1.6% | 970 | 2.93 |
| 1989 | 2,800 | 0.0% | 960 | 2.92 |
| 1988 | 2,800 | 0.0% | 960 | 2.92 |
| 1987 | 2,800 | 0.0% | 960 | 2.92 |
| 1986 | 2,800 | 0.0% | 960 | 2.92 |
| 1985 | 2,800 | +1.8% | 960 | 2.92 |
| 1984 | 2,750 | +1.9% | 960 | 2.86 |
| 1983 | 2,700 | +1.9% | 960 | 2.81 |
| 1982 | 2,650 | +6.0% | 950 | 2.79 |
| 1981 | 2,500 | 0.0% | 900 | 2.78 |
| 1980 | 2,500 | 0.0% | 900 | 2.78 |
| 1979 | 2,500 | 0.0% | 900 | 2.78 |
| 1978 | 2,500 | 0.0% | 900 | 2.78 |
| 1977 | 2,500 | +4.2% | 900 | 2.78 |
| 1976 | 2,400 | +4.3% | 900 | 2.67 |
| 1975 | 2,300 | +4.5% | 900 | 2.56 |
| 1974 | 2,200 | +4.8% | 900 | 2.44 |
| 1973 | 2,100 | +5.0% | 900 | 2.33 |
| 1972 | 2,000 | 0.0% | 900 | 2.22 |
| 1971 | 2,000 | 0.0% | 900 | 2.22 |
| 1970 | 2,000 | 0.0% | 900 | 2.22 |
| 1969 | 2,000 | 0.0% | 900 | 2.22 |
| 1968 | 2,000 | 0.0% | 900 | 2.22 |
| 1967 | 2,000 | 0.0% | 900 | 2.22 |
| 1966 | 2,000 | 0.0% | 900 | 2.22 |
| 1965 | 2,000 | 0.0% | 900 | 2.22 |
| 1964 | 2,000 | 0.0% | 800 | 2.50 |
| 1963 | 2,000 | +33% | 800 | 2.50 |
| 1962 | 1,500 | +50% | 800 | 1.88 |
| 1961 | 1,000 | — | 750 | 1.33 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 6 t USD 20,000
- Importer rank
- 160 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 Tonga?
Tonga produced 2,179 t in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Tonga rank in the world for production of lemons and limes?
Tonga ranked 82nd 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 Tonga changed?
It fell by 5.7% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +45% for the world. The record was 2,845 t in 1990.
What is the yield of lemons and limes in Tonga?
2.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (2,179 t from 1,097 ha), against a world average of 16.0 t/ha.
Does Tonga export or import lemons and limes?
In 2024 Tonga reported no exports and imports of 6 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; the 2024 figure for Tonga is imputed by FAO. 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.