Olives production in Saudi Arabia
In 2024 Saudi Arabia produced 351,278 t of olives, the 10th largest in the world (1.37% of the world total). The record was 388,200 t in 2022. Area harvested: 24,004 ha, yield 14.6 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 351,278 t
- World rank
- 10 of 40
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 388,200 t
- 2022
Olives in Saudi Arabia, 2017–2024 (tonnes)
Saudi Arabia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.4%
- Yield, t/ha
- 14.6
- world 2.3 (+534%)
- kg per person
- 10.3
- world 3.13
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Algeria | 913,243 | 3.6% |
| 9 | Syria | 785,468 | 3.1% |
| 10 | Saudi Arabia | 351,278 | 1.4% |
| 11 | Argentina | 347,381 | 1.4% |
| 12 | Jordan | 220,746 | 0.86% |
Map of world production of olives
Share of the world total; Saudi Arabia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 351,278 | +3.6% | 24,004 | 14.63 |
| 2023 | 339,015 | −13% | 22,310 | 15.20 |
| 2022 | 388,200 | +1.6% | 32,222 | 12.05 |
| 2021 | 382,105 | +4.8% | 31,864 | 11.99 |
| 2020 | 364,546 | +1.9% | 30,960 | 11.77 |
| 2019 | 357,819 | 0.0% | 23,494 | 15.23 |
| 2018 | 357,819 | +23% | 30,000 | 11.93 |
| 2017 | 290,857 | — | 30,000 | 9.70 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 272 t USD 423,000
- Importer rank
- 16 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
Questions and answers
What is the production of olives in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia produced 351,278 t in 2024, 1.4% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Saudi Arabia rank in the world for production of olives?
Saudi Arabia ranked 10th of 40 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Spain with 32.5% of the world total.
What is the yield of olives in Saudi Arabia?
14.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (351,278 t from 24,004 ha), against a world average of 2.3 t/ha.
Does Saudi Arabia export or import olives?
In 2024 Saudi Arabia reported no exports and imports of 272 t (USD 423,000), 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 Saudi Arabia 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.