Olives production in North Macedonia
In 2024 North Macedonia produced 11,575 t of olives, the 28th largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 6.2%. The record was 22,000 t in 1999. Area harvested: 5,356 ha, yield 2.2 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 11,575 t
- World rank
- 28 of 40
- 10-year change
- −6.2%
- Record
- 22,000 t
- 1999
Olives in North Macedonia, 1999–2024 (tonnes)
North Macedonia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.05%
- 0.08% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 2.2
- world 2.3 (−6.4%)
- kg per person
- 6.35
- world 3.13
- 10-year change
- −6.2%
- world +56%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Cyprus | 20,870 | 0.08% |
| 27 | Uruguay | 11,685 | 0.05% |
| 28 | North Macedonia | 11,575 | 0.05% |
| 29 | El Salvador | 11,460 | 0.04% |
| 30 | Afghanistan | 7,912 | 0.03% |
Map of world production of olives
Share of the world total; North Macedonia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,575 | −0.7% | 5,356 | 2.16 |
| 2023 | 11,660 | −0.6% | 5,378 | 2.17 |
| 2022 | 11,733 | +1.2% | 5,394 | 2.18 |
| 2021 | 11,592 | +0.7% | 5,338 | 2.17 |
| 2020 | 11,510 | −1.2% | 5,341 | 2.16 |
| 2019 | 11,646 | −1.3% | 5,349 | 2.18 |
| 2018 | 11,801 | −2.2% | 5,332 | 2.21 |
| 2017 | 12,063 | −3.5% | 5,328 | 2.26 |
| 2016 | 12,504 | +2.8% | 5,451 | 2.29 |
| 2015 | 12,169 | −1.4% | 5,540 | 2.20 |
| 2014 | 12,343 | −5.1% | 5,636 | 2.19 |
| 2013 | 13,000 | 0.0% | 6,000 | 2.17 |
| 2012 | 13,000 | +8.3% | 6,000 | 2.17 |
| 2011 | 12,000 | 0.0% | 5,000 | 2.40 |
| 2010 | 12,000 | −7.7% | 5,000 | 2.40 |
| 2009 | 13,000 | 0.0% | 5,500 | 2.36 |
| 2008 | 13,000 | −5.8% | 5,500 | 2.36 |
| 2007 | 13,800 | +15% | 5,669 | 2.43 |
| 2006 | 12,000 | −7.7% | 4,842 | 2.48 |
| 2005 | 13,000 | −7.1% | 5,174 | 2.51 |
| 2004 | 14,000 | −13% | 5,466 | 2.56 |
| 2003 | 16,000 | +23% | 6,000 | 2.67 |
| 2002 | 13,000 | −16% | 5,157 | 2.52 |
| 2001 | 15,400 | +1.3% | 6,200 | 2.48 |
| 2000 | 15,200 | −31% | 6,000 | 2.53 |
| 1999 | 22,000 | — | 8,800 | 2.50 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 4 t USD 1,000
- Exporter rank
- 32 of 47
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 olives in North Macedonia?
North Macedonia produced 11,575 t in 2024, 0.05% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does North Macedonia rank in the world for production of olives?
North Macedonia ranked 28th of 40 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Spain with 32.5% of the world total.
How has the production of olives in North Macedonia changed?
It fell by 6.2% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +56% for the world. The record was 22,000 t in 1999.
What is the yield of olives in North Macedonia?
2.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (11,575 t from 5,356 ha), against a world average of 2.3 t/ha.
Does North Macedonia export or import olives?
In 2024 North Macedonia reported exports of 4 t (USD 1,000) 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; the 2024 figure for North Macedonia 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.