Lettuce and chicory production in Colombia
In 2024 Colombia produced 120,717 t of lettuce and chicory, the 17th largest in the world (0.43% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 55%. The record was 286,399 t in 2018. Area harvested: 5,076 ha, yield 23.8 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 120,717 t
- World rank
- 17 of 103
- 10-year change
- +55%
- Record
- 286,399 t
- 2018
Lettuce and chicory in Colombia, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Colombia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.43%
- 0.31% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 23.8
- world 21.9 (+8.5%)
- kg per person
- 2.28
- world 3.46
- 10-year change
- +55%
- world +12%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Australia | 162,418 | 0.58% |
| 16 | Malaysia | 148,196 | 0.53% |
| 17 | Colombia | 120,717 | 0.43% |
| 18 | United Kingdom | 109,402 | 0.39% |
| 19 | South Korea | 106,537 | 0.38% |
Map of world production of lettuce and chicory
Share of the world total; Colombia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 120,717 | +0.2% | 5,076 | 23.78 |
| 2023 | 120,468 | −1.4% | 4,892 | 24.63 |
| 2022 | 122,235 | +2.5% | 5,072 | 24.10 |
| 2021 | 119,266 | −2.2% | 5,246 | 22.73 |
| 2020 | 121,941 | −49% | 4,909 | 24.84 |
| 2019 | 239,820 | −16% | 9,609 | 24.96 |
| 2018 | 286,399 | +73% | 9,857 | 29.06 |
| 2017 | 165,392 | +74% | 6,387 | 25.90 |
| 2016 | 94,811 | +21% | 4,149 | 22.85 |
| 2015 | 78,093 | +0.4% | 3,545 | 22.03 |
| 2014 | 77,786 | −7.7% | 3,646 | 21.33 |
| 2013 | 84,268 | +7.8% | 4,035 | 20.88 |
| 2012 | 78,154 | +39% | 3,527 | 22.16 |
| 2011 | 56,345 | +5.3% | 3,161 | 17.83 |
| 2010 | 53,527 | −8.3% | 2,932 | 18.26 |
| 2009 | 58,366 | −6.7% | 2,949 | 19.79 |
| 2008 | 62,538 | +260% | 3,030 | 20.64 |
| 2007 | 17,361 | +37% | 1,090 | 15.93 |
| 2006 | 12,627 | −18% | 825 | 15.31 |
| 2005 | 15,341 | −3.4% | 984 | 15.59 |
| 2004 | 15,875 | +10% | 927 | 17.13 |
| 2003 | 14,398 | −3.2% | 881 | 16.34 |
| 2002 | 14,876 | −6.8% | 919 | 16.19 |
| 2001 | 15,968 | −15% | 1,045 | 15.28 |
| 2000 | 18,774 | +0.2% | 1,094 | 17.16 |
| 1999 | 18,737 | +70% | 1,141 | 16.42 |
| 1998 | 11,000 | −27% | 950 | 11.58 |
| 1997 | 15,000 | +25% | 750 | 20.00 |
| 1996 | 12,000 | +15% | 775 | 15.48 |
| 1995 | 10,446 | +7.4% | 662 | 15.78 |
| 1994 | 9,728 | +8.1% | 661 | 14.72 |
| 1993 | 9,000 | +1.1% | 630 | 14.29 |
| 1992 | 8,900 | +1.6% | 640 | 13.91 |
| 1991 | 8,764 | +5.1% | 650 | 13.48 |
| 1990 | 8,338 | +14% | 700 | 11.91 |
| 1989 | 7,320 | +15% | 610 | 12.00 |
| 1988 | 6,351 | −35% | 560 | 11.34 |
| 1987 | 9,744 | −42% | 876 | 11.12 |
| 1986 | 16,723 | −32% | 1,500 | 11.15 |
| 1985 | 24,650 | +7.2% | 2,900 | 8.50 |
| 1984 | 23,004 | +6.0% | 3,200 | 7.19 |
| 1983 | 21,700 | −5.7% | 3,200 | 6.78 |
| 1982 | 23,000 | −8.0% | 3,400 | 6.76 |
| 1981 | 25,000 | −0.7% | 3,500 | 7.14 |
| 1980 | 25,165 | +2.7% | 3,500 | 7.19 |
| 1979 | 24,500 | +6.1% | 3,500 | 7.00 |
| 1978 | 23,100 | +12% | 3,300 | 7.00 |
| 1977 | 20,650 | +18% | 2,950 | 7.00 |
| 1976 | 17,500 | +2.9% | 2,500 | 7.00 |
| 1975 | 17,000 | +6.3% | 2,400 | 7.08 |
| 1974 | 16,000 | 0.0% | 2,300 | 6.96 |
| 1973 | 16,000 | +6.7% | 2,300 | 6.96 |
| 1972 | 15,000 | 0.0% | 2,200 | 6.82 |
| 1971 | 15,000 | +7.1% | 2,200 | 6.82 |
| 1970 | 14,000 | 0.0% | 2,100 | 6.67 |
| 1969 | 14,000 | +7.7% | 2,100 | 6.67 |
| 1968 | 13,000 | 0.0% | 2,000 | 6.50 |
| 1967 | 13,000 | +8.3% | 2,000 | 6.50 |
| 1966 | 12,000 | 0.0% | 1,900 | 6.32 |
| 1965 | 12,000 | +9.1% | 1,900 | 6.32 |
| 1964 | 11,000 | 0.0% | 1,800 | 6.11 |
| 1963 | 11,000 | +10% | 1,800 | 6.11 |
| 1962 | 10,000 | 0.0% | 1,700 | 5.88 |
| 1961 | 10,000 | — | 1,700 | 5.88 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 71 t USD 154,000
- Exporter rank
- 66 of 95
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 lettuce and chicory in Colombia?
Colombia produced 120,717 t in 2024, 0.43% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Colombia rank in the world for production of lettuce and chicory?
Colombia ranked 17th of 103 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 52.1% of the world total.
How has the production of lettuce and chicory in Colombia changed?
It rose by 55% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +12% for the world. The record was 286,399 t in 2018.
What is the yield of lettuce and chicory in Colombia?
23.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (120,717 t from 5,076 ha), against a world average of 21.9 t/ha.
Does Colombia export or import lettuce and chicory?
In 2024 Colombia reported exports of 71 t (USD 154,000) and no imports, 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.