> 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%.

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# 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.

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Production, 202411,575 t
World rank28 of 40
10-year change−6.2%
Record22,000 t1999

## Olives in North Macedonia, 1999–2024 (tonnes)

## North Macedonia compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.05%0.08% in 2014
Yield, t/ha2.2world 2.3 (−6.4%)
kg per person6.35world 3.13
10-year change−6.2%world +56%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 26 | [Cyprus](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/cyprus/) | 20,870 | 0.08% |
| 27 | [Uruguay](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/uruguay/) | 11,685 | 0.05% |
| 28 | **North Macedonia** | 11,575 | 0.05% |
| 29 | [El Salvador](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/el-salvador/) | 11,460 | 0.04% |
| 30 | [Afghanistan](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/afghanistan/) | 7,912 | 0.03% |

[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; 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

Exports4 t USD 1,000
Exporter rank32 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](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/)

## 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

[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 North Macedonia

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[Agricultural production in North Macedonia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/north-macedonia/)

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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