> In 2024 Afghanistan produced 7,912 t of olives, the 30th largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 14%.

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# Olives production in Afghanistan

In 2024 Afghanistan produced 7,912 t of olives, the 30th largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 14%. The record was 9,000 t in 2009. Area harvested: 2,187 ha, yield 3.6 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.

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Production, 20247,912 t
World rank30 of 40
10-year change+14%
Record9,000 t2009

## Olives in Afghanistan, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Afghanistan compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.03%0.04% in 2014
Yield, t/ha3.6world 2.3 (+57%)
kg per person0.19world 3.13
10-year change+14%world +56%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 28 | [North Macedonia](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/north-macedonia/) | 11,575 | 0.05% |
| 29 | [El Salvador](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/el-salvador/) | 11,460 | 0.04% |
| 30 | **Afghanistan** | 7,912 | 0.03% |
| 31 | [Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/pakistan/) | 6,569 | 0.03% |
| 32 | [Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/brazil/) | 4,499 | 0.02% |

[Full ranking of 40 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/)

### Map of world production of olives

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Afghanistan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 7,912 | −1.5% | 2,187 | 3.62 |
| 2023 | 8,031 | +1.0% | 2,181 | 3.68 |
| 2022 | 7,955 | +2.6% | 2,187 | 3.64 |
| 2021 | 7,750 | +0.9% | 2,192 | 3.54 |
| 2020 | 7,678 | −3.1% | 2,163 | 3.55 |
| 2019 | 7,927 | +3.7% | 2,206 | 3.59 |
| 2018 | 7,645 | +2.4% | 2,208 | 3.46 |
| 2017 | 7,463 | −6.7% | 2,209 | 3.38 |
| 2016 | 8,001 | +7.1% | 2,200 | 3.64 |
| 2015 | 7,472 | +8.0% | 2,200 | 3.40 |
| 2014 | 6,916 | +3.5% | 2,200 | 3.14 |
| 2013 | 6,685 | +1.3% | 2,200 | 3.04 |
| 2012 | 6,600 | 0.0% | 2,200 | 3.00 |
| 2011 | 6,600 | −9.6% | 2,200 | 3.00 |
| 2010 | 7,300 | −19% | 2,200 | 3.32 |
| 2009 | 9,000 | +55% | 2,000 | 4.50 |
| 2008 | 5,800 | +264% | 2,300 | 2.52 |
| 2007 | 1,592 | 0.0% | 2,300 | 0.69 |
| 2006 | 1,592 | −41% | 2,300 | 0.69 |
| 2005 | 2,712 | +6.4% | 1,105 | 2.45 |
| 2004 | 2,550 | +6.3% | 1,000 | 2.55 |
| 2003 | 2,400 | +118% | 2,400 | 1.00 |
| 2002 | 1,100 | +22% | 1,300 | 0.85 |
| 2001 | 900 | −18% | 1,300 | 0.69 |
| 2000 | 1,100 | +22% | 1,300 | 0.85 |
| 1999 | 900 | −18% | 1,300 | 0.69 |
| 1998 | 1,100 | +22% | 1,300 | 0.85 |
| 1997 | 900 | −18% | 1,300 | 0.69 |
| 1996 | 1,100 | +22% | 1,300 | 0.85 |
| 1995 | 900 | −18% | 1,300 | 0.69 |
| 1994 | 1,100 | +22% | 1,300 | 0.85 |
| 1993 | 900 | −18% | 1,300 | 0.69 |
| 1992 | 1,100 | +22% | 1,300 | 0.85 |
| 1991 | 900 | −18% | 1,300 | 0.69 |
| 1990 | 1,100 | +38% | 1,420 | 0.77 |
| 1989 | 800 | −25% | 1,300 | 0.62 |
| 1988 | 1,070 | +19% | 1,300 | 0.82 |
| 1987 | 900 | −55% | 1,300 | 0.69 |
| 1986 | 2,001 | +149% | 1,385 | 1.44 |
| 1985 | 803 | +314% | 1,385 | 0.58 |
| 1984 | 194 | −61% | 1,385 | 0.14 |
| 1983 | 500 | −38% | 1,300 | 0.38 |
| 1982 | 800 | −20% | 1,250 | 0.64 |
| 1981 | 1,000 | −15% | 1,200 | 0.83 |
| 1980 | 1,170 | +30% | 1,000 | 1.17 |
| 1979 | 900 | −32% | 800 | 1.13 |
| 1978 | 1,319 | −4.1% | 623 | 2.12 |
| 1977 | 1,375 | +2.9% | 600 | 2.29 |
| 1976 | 1,336 | +34% | 600 | 2.23 |
| 1975 | 1,000 | −23% | 600 | 1.67 |
| 1974 | 1,300 | +30% | 600 | 2.17 |
| 1973 | 1,000 | −17% | 600 | 1.67 |
| 1972 | 1,200 | +20% | 600 | 2.00 |
| 1971 | 1,000 | −17% | 600 | 1.67 |
| 1970 | 1,200 | +20% | 600 | 2.00 |
| 1969 | 1,000 | −17% | 600 | 1.67 |
| 1968 | 1,200 | +20% | 600 | 2.00 |
| 1967 | 1,000 | −9.1% | 600 | 1.67 |
| 1966 | 1,100 | +10% | 600 | 1.83 |
| 1965 | 1,000 | −9.1% | 600 | 1.67 |
| 1964 | 1,100 | +10% | 600 | 1.83 |
| 1963 | 1,000 | −9.1% | 600 | 1.67 |
| 1962 | 1,100 | +10% | 600 | 1.83 |
| 1961 | 1,000 | — | 600 | 1.67 |

## Trade, 2024

Imports18 t USD 27,000
Importer rank37 of 77
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](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of olives in Afghanistan?

Afghanistan produced 7,912 t in 2024, 0.03% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Afghanistan rank in the world for production of olives?

Afghanistan ranked 30th of 40 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Spain with 32.5% of the world total.

### How has the production of olives in Afghanistan changed?

It rose by 14% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +56% for the world. The record was 9,000 t in 2009.

### What is the yield of olives in Afghanistan?

3.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (7,912 t from 2,187 ha), against a world average of 2.3 t/ha.

### Does Afghanistan export or import olives?

In 2024 Afghanistan reported no exports and imports of 18 t (USD 27,000), 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 Afghanistan is estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/spain/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/turkey/)[Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/italy/)[Portugal](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/portugal/)[Egypt](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/egypt/)[Morocco](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/morocco/)[Tunisia](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/tunisia/)[Algeria](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/algeria/)[Syria](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/syria/)[Saudi Arabia](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/saudi-arabia/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/argentina/)[Jordan](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/jordan/)
[All countries producing olives](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/)

## Other products of Afghanistan

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/afghanistan/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/afghanistan/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/afghanistan/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/afghanistan/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/afghanistan/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/afghanistan/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/afghanistan/)[Melons](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/afghanistan/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/afghanistan/)[Onions, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/afghanistan/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/afghanistan/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/afghanistan/)
[Agricultural production in Afghanistan](https://husfarm.com/production/country/afghanistan/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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