Lettuce and chicory production in Nepal
In 2024 Nepal produced 4,986 t of lettuce and chicory, the 64th largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 19%. The record was 5,365 t in 2015. Area harvested: 821 ha, yield 6.1 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 4,986 t
- World rank
- 64 of 103
- 10-year change
- +19%
- Record
- 5,365 t
- 2015
Lettuce and chicory in Nepal, 2003–2024 (tonnes)
Nepal compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.02%
- 0.02% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 6.1
- world 21.9 (−72%)
- kg per person
- 0.17
- world 3.46
- 10-year change
- +19%
- world +12%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | Croatia | 5,280 | 0.02% |
| 63 | Uzbekistan | 5,081 | 0.02% |
| 64 | Nepal | 4,986 | 0.02% |
| 65 | Hong Kong | 4,246 | 0.02% |
| 66 | Cyprus | 2,950 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of lettuce and chicory
Share of the world total; Nepal is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,986 | +0.2% | 821 | 6.07 |
| 2023 | 4,978 | +0.4% | 819 | 6.08 |
| 2022 | 4,960 | −1.2% | 817 | 6.07 |
| 2021 | 5,019 | +1.3% | 826 | 6.08 |
| 2020 | 4,954 | +0.9% | 815 | 6.08 |
| 2019 | 4,908 | −5.5% | 809 | 6.07 |
| 2018 | 5,196 | +8.8% | 854 | 6.08 |
| 2017 | 4,774 | +0.4% | 786 | 6.07 |
| 2016 | 4,755 | −11% | 786 | 6.05 |
| 2015 | 5,365 | +28% | 874 | 6.14 |
| 2014 | 4,200 | −11% | 700 | 6.00 |
| 2013 | 4,700 | 0.0% | 783 | 6.00 |
| 2012 | 4,700 | +4.4% | 783 | 6.00 |
| 2011 | 4,500 | −2.2% | 750 | 6.00 |
| 2010 | 4,600 | +820% | 767 | 6.00 |
| 2009 | 500 | +25% | 81 | 6.17 |
| 2008 | 400 | +33% | 65 | 6.15 |
| 2007 | 300 | +7.1% | 50 | 6.00 |
| 2006 | 280 | +12% | 46 | 6.09 |
| 2005 | 250 | +25% | 42 | 5.95 |
| 2004 | 200 | 0.0% | 35 | 5.71 |
| 2003 | 200 | — | 35 | 5.71 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 174 t USD 33,000
- Importer rank
- 98 of 155
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 Nepal?
Nepal produced 4,986 t in 2024, 0.02% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Nepal rank in the world for production of lettuce and chicory?
Nepal ranked 64th 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 Nepal changed?
It rose by 19% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +12% for the world. The record was 5,365 t in 2015.
What is the yield of lettuce and chicory in Nepal?
6.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (4,986 t from 821 ha), against a world average of 21.9 t/ha.
Does Nepal export or import lettuce and chicory?
In 2024 Nepal reported no exports and imports of 174 t (USD 33,000), 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 Nepal is estimated 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.