Other fruits, n.e.c. production in Lesotho
In 2024 Lesotho produced 14,984 t of other fruits, n.e.c., the 84th largest in the world (0.04% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 1.1%. The record was 19,000 t in 1991. Area harvested: 4,212 ha, yield 3.6 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 14,984 t
- World rank
- 84 of 136
- 10-year change
- −1.1%
- Record
- 19,000 t
- 1991
Other fruits, n.e.c. in Lesotho, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Lesotho compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.04%
- 0.05% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 3.6
- world 7.8 (−54%)
- kg per person
- 6.41
- world 4.81
- 10-year change
- −1.1%
- world +24%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | South Africa | 15,952 | 0.04% |
| 83 | Chile | 15,334 | 0.04% |
| 84 | Lesotho | 14,984 | 0.04% |
| 85 | El Salvador | 13,383 | 0.03% |
| 86 | Madagascar | 12,532 | 0.03% |
Map of world production of other fruits, n.e.c.
Share of the world total; Lesotho is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,984 | +0.2% | 4,212 | 3.56 |
| 2023 | 14,954 | −0.1% | 4,199 | 3.56 |
| 2022 | 14,974 | −0.3% | 4,224 | 3.54 |
| 2021 | 15,024 | +1.1% | 4,292 | 3.50 |
| 2020 | 14,864 | −1.1% | 4,289 | 3.47 |
| 2019 | 15,034 | −0.9% | 4,367 | 3.44 |
| 2018 | 15,175 | −1.0% | 4,285 | 3.54 |
| 2017 | 15,329 | −0.6% | 4,216 | 3.64 |
| 2016 | 15,422 | +0.4% | 4,120 | 3.74 |
| 2015 | 15,368 | +1.4% | 4,030 | 3.81 |
| 2014 | 15,155 | −2.4% | 3,955 | 3.83 |
| 2013 | 15,530 | −2.9% | 3,977 | 3.90 |
| 2012 | 16,000 | −4.5% | 4,500 | 3.56 |
| 2011 | 16,749 | −2.0% | 4,011 | 4.18 |
| 2010 | 17,090 | −4.6% | 3,958 | 4.32 |
| 2009 | 17,921 | −5.7% | 3,996 | 4.48 |
| 2008 | 19,000 | +5.6% | 4,000 | 4.75 |
| 2007 | 18,000 | +2.9% | 3,800 | 4.74 |
| 2006 | 17,500 | +3.6% | 3,700 | 4.73 |
| 2005 | 16,900 | +2.4% | 3,600 | 4.69 |
| 2004 | 16,500 | +3.1% | 3,500 | 4.71 |
| 2003 | 16,000 | +3.2% | 3,400 | 4.71 |
| 2002 | 15,500 | +3.3% | 3,300 | 4.70 |
| 2001 | 15,000 | +3.4% | 3,200 | 4.69 |
| 2000 | 14,500 | +3.6% | 3,100 | 4.68 |
| 1999 | 14,000 | +7.7% | 2,913 | 4.81 |
| 1998 | 13,000 | −13% | 2,679 | 4.85 |
| 1997 | 15,000 | −6.3% | 3,000 | 5.00 |
| 1996 | 16,000 | +6.7% | 3,257 | 4.91 |
| 1995 | 15,000 | −5.1% | 3,090 | 4.85 |
| 1994 | 15,806 | −4.0% | 3,306 | 4.78 |
| 1993 | 16,473 | −8.5% | 3,440 | 4.79 |
| 1992 | 18,000 | −5.3% | 3,753 | 4.80 |
| 1991 | 19,000 | +7.3% | 3,955 | 4.80 |
| 1990 | 17,709 | −1.6% | 3,055 | 5.80 |
| 1989 | 18,000 | 0.0% | 3,050 | 5.90 |
| 1988 | 18,000 | 0.0% | 3,050 | 5.90 |
| 1987 | 18,000 | 0.0% | 3,050 | 5.90 |
| 1986 | 18,000 | 0.0% | 3,050 | 5.90 |
| 1985 | 18,000 | 0.0% | 3,050 | 5.90 |
| 1984 | 18,000 | 0.0% | 3,050 | 5.90 |
| 1983 | 18,000 | +20% | 3,050 | 5.90 |
| 1982 | 15,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 5.00 |
| 1981 | 15,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 5.00 |
| 1980 | 15,000 | −12% | 3,000 | 5.00 |
| 1979 | 17,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 5.67 |
| 1978 | 17,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 5.67 |
| 1977 | 17,000 | +6.3% | 3,000 | 5.67 |
| 1976 | 16,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 5.33 |
| 1975 | 16,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 5.33 |
| 1974 | 16,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 5.33 |
| 1973 | 16,000 | +14% | 3,000 | 5.33 |
| 1972 | 14,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 4.67 |
| 1971 | 14,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 4.67 |
| 1970 | 14,000 | +7.7% | 3,000 | 4.67 |
| 1969 | 13,000 | 0.0% | 2,800 | 4.64 |
| 1968 | 13,000 | 0.0% | 2,800 | 4.64 |
| 1967 | 13,000 | 0.0% | 2,800 | 4.64 |
| 1966 | 13,000 | +8.3% | 2,800 | 4.64 |
| 1965 | 12,000 | 0.0% | 2,700 | 4.44 |
| 1964 | 12,000 | 0.0% | 2,700 | 4.44 |
| 1963 | 12,000 | 0.0% | 2,700 | 4.44 |
| 1962 | 12,000 | 0.0% | 2,700 | 4.44 |
| 1961 | 12,000 | — | 2,700 | 4.44 |
Questions and answers
What is the production of other fruits, n.e.c. in Lesotho?
Lesotho produced 14,984 t in 2024, 0.04% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Lesotho rank in the world for production of other fruits, n.e.c.?
Lesotho ranked 84th of 136 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 30.5% of the world total.
How has the production of other fruits, n.e.c. in Lesotho changed?
It fell by 1.1% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +24% for the world. The record was 19,000 t in 1991.
What is the yield of other fruits, n.e.c. in Lesotho?
3.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (14,984 t from 4,212 ha), against a world average of 7.8 t/ha.
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 Lesotho is estimated 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.

