FAOSTAT · 2000–2024
Lettuce and chicory production in Belgium
In 2024 Belgium produced 501,790 t of lettuce and chicory, the 10th largest in the world (1.78% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 852%. The record was 600,640 t in 2022. Area harvested: 11,480 ha, yield 43.7 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 501,790 t
- World rank
- 10 of 103
- 10-year change
- +852%
- Record
- 600,640 t
- 2022
Lettuce and chicory in Belgium, 2000–2024 (tonnes)
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 501,790 | −5.8% | 11,480 | 43.71 |
| 2023 | 532,640 | −11% | 12,060 | 44.17 |
| 2022 | 600,640 | +6.3% | 13,390 | 44.86 |
| 2021 | 564,850 | +4.8% | 12,810 | 44.09 |
| 2020 | 538,900 | +2.2% | 12,030 | 44.80 |
| 2019 | 527,250 | +4.6% | 11,520 | 45.77 |
| 2018 | 504,060 | +844% | 11,070 | 45.53 |
| 2017 | 53,370 | +1.5% | 1,279 | 41.73 |
| 2016 | 52,568 | −4.1% | 1,294 | 40.62 |
| 2015 | 54,790 | +4.0% | 1,285 | 42.64 |
| 2014 | 52,700 | −1.9% | 1,200 | 43.92 |
| 2013 | 53,700 | −3.2% | 1,200 | 44.75 |
| 2012 | 55,500 | −8.7% | 1,300 | 42.69 |
| 2011 | 60,800 | −9.4% | 1,700 | 35.76 |
| 2010 | 67,100 | −3.3% | 1,800 | 37.28 |
| 2009 | 69,400 | −8.8% | 1,838 | 37.76 |
| 2008 | 76,100 | −0.4% | 1,657 | 45.93 |
| 2007 | 76,400 | −1.9% | 1,900 | 40.21 |
| 2006 | 77,900 | +2.1% | 2,128 | 36.61 |
| 2005 | 76,303 | −11% | 2,204 | 34.62 |
| 2004 | 86,135 | +1.3% | 2,370 | 36.34 |
| 2003 | 85,000 | −0.4% | 3,500 | 24.29 |
| 2002 | 85,300 | −9.8% | 3,500 | 24.37 |
| 2001 | 94,600 | +1.4% | 3,800 | 24.89 |
| 2000 | 93,300 | — | 3,830 | 24.36 |
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.