Olive oil production in Malta
In 2023 Malta produced 7 t of olive oil, the 34th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 22%. The record was 17 t in 2016.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 7 t
- World rank
- 34 of 34
- 10-year change
- −22%
- Record
- 17 t
- 2016
Olive oil in Malta, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Malta compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −22%
- world −25%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | Peru | 279 | 0.01% |
| 33 | Montenegro | 25 | 0.00% |
| 34 | Malta | 7 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of olive oil
Share of the world total; Malta is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | −30% |
| 2022 | 10 | +43% |
| 2021 | 7 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | −100% |
| 2019 | 6 | −40% |
| 2018 | 10 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 10 | −41% |
| 2016 | 17 | +6.3% |
| 2015 | 16 | +23% |
| 2014 | 13 | +44% |
| 2013 | 9 | +13% |
| 2012 | 8 | +14% |
| 2011 | 7 | +133% |
| 2010 | 3 | +200% |
| 2009 | 1 | −50% |
| 2008 | 2 | −33% |
| 2007 | 3 | +50% |
| 2006 | 2 | −50% |
| 2005 | 4 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 4 | +300% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 1 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | −100% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | 1 | — |
| 1998 | 0 | −100% |
| 1997 | 2 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | 2 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 2 | +100% |
| 1994 | 1 | −50% |
| 1993 | 2 | −33% |
| 1992 | 3 | +50% |
| 1991 | 2 | −33% |
| 1990 | 3 | 0.0% |
| 1989 | 3 | 0.0% |
| 1988 | 3 | −25% |
| 1987 | 4 | 0.0% |
| 1986 | 4 | 0.0% |
| 1985 | 4 | 0.0% |
| 1984 | 4 | 0.0% |
| 1983 | 4 | 0.0% |
| 1982 | 4 | +33% |
| 1981 | 3 | 0.0% |
| 1980 | 3 | 0.0% |
| 1979 | 3 | 0.0% |
| 1978 | 3 | −25% |
| 1977 | 4 | +33% |
| 1976 | 3 | 0.0% |
| 1975 | 3 | −25% |
| 1974 | 4 | +100% |
| 1973 | 2 | +100% |
| 1972 | 1 | −67% |
| 1971 | 3 | +50% |
| 1970 | 2 | −33% |
| 1969 | 3 | 0.0% |
| 1968 | 3 | 0.0% |
| 1967 | 3 | 0.0% |
| 1966 | 3 | 0.0% |
| 1965 | 3 | −25% |
| 1964 | 4 | +33% |
| 1963 | 3 | 0.0% |
| 1962 | 3 | 0.0% |
| 1961 | 3 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 1,413 t USD 6.7 m
- Importer rank
- 66 of 189
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 olive oil in Malta?
Malta produced 7 t in 2023, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Malta rank in the world for production of olive oil?
Malta ranked 34th of 34 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Spain with 32.5% of the world total.
How has the production of olive oil in Malta changed?
It fell by 22% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −25% for the world. The record was 17 t in 2016.
Does Malta export or import olive oil?
In 2024 Malta reported no exports and imports of 1,413 t (USD 6.7 m), 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 2023 figure for Malta 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.