Peaches and nectarines production in North Korea
In 2024 North Korea produced 122,610 t of peaches and nectarines, the 21st largest in the world (0.44% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 2.3%. The record was 124,000 t in 2005. Area harvested: 24,518 ha, yield 5.0 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 122,610 t
- World rank
- 21 of 80
- 10-year change
- +2.3%
- Record
- 124,000 t
- 2005
Peaches and nectarines in North Korea, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
North Korea compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.44%
- 0.54% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 5.0
- world 17.8 (−72%)
- kg per person
- 4.63
- world 3.42
- 10-year change
- +2.3%
- world +25%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Pakistan | 142,401 | 0.51% |
| 20 | South Africa | 136,240 | 0.49% |
| 21 | North Korea | 122,610 | 0.44% |
| 22 | Japan | 109,700 | 0.39% |
| 23 | India | 108,719 | 0.39% |
Map of world production of peaches and nectarines
Share of the world total; North Korea is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 122,610 | +0.2% | 24,518 | 5.00 |
| 2023 | 122,410 | +0.1% | 24,617 | 4.97 |
| 2022 | 122,239 | −0.2% | 24,558 | 4.98 |
| 2021 | 122,504 | +0.4% | 24,380 | 5.02 |
| 2020 | 122,073 | +0.3% | 24,913 | 4.90 |
| 2019 | 121,657 | +0.4% | 24,381 | 4.99 |
| 2018 | 121,151 | −0.0% | 23,848 | 5.08 |
| 2017 | 121,152 | +0.1% | 23,621 | 5.13 |
| 2016 | 121,089 | +0.3% | 22,816 | 5.31 |
| 2015 | 120,764 | +0.7% | 24,889 | 4.85 |
| 2014 | 119,902 | +1.6% | 22,058 | 5.44 |
| 2013 | 118,000 | −0.4% | 21,500 | 5.49 |
| 2012 | 118,500 | +2.2% | 21,500 | 5.51 |
| 2011 | 116,000 | −2.0% | 21,000 | 5.52 |
| 2010 | 118,340 | −0.2% | 20,802 | 5.69 |
| 2009 | 118,564 | −0.1% | 20,324 | 5.83 |
| 2008 | 118,724 | −0.0% | 19,789 | 6.00 |
| 2007 | 118,745 | −1.0% | 18,634 | 6.37 |
| 2006 | 120,000 | −3.2% | 18,146 | 6.61 |
| 2005 | 124,000 | +4.1% | 18,085 | 6.86 |
| 2004 | 119,072 | +0.2% | 16,758 | 7.11 |
| 2003 | 118,870 | −2.6% | 16,192 | 7.34 |
| 2002 | 122,000 | +6.1% | 16,000 | 7.63 |
| 2001 | 115,000 | −1.8% | 14,947 | 7.69 |
| 2000 | 117,058 | +6.4% | 15,000 | 7.80 |
| 1999 | 110,000 | −4.4% | 13,950 | 7.89 |
| 1998 | 115,105 | +9.6% | 14,500 | 7.94 |
| 1997 | 105,000 | −0.4% | 13,000 | 8.08 |
| 1996 | 105,416 | +5.4% | 13,320 | 7.91 |
| 1995 | 100,000 | −9.1% | 12,796 | 7.81 |
| 1994 | 110,000 | +10% | 14,254 | 7.72 |
| 1993 | 100,000 | −4.8% | 13,102 | 7.63 |
| 1992 | 105,000 | −4.5% | 14,000 | 7.50 |
| 1991 | 110,000 | +4.8% | 14,472 | 7.60 |
| 1990 | 105,000 | +5.0% | 13,750 | 7.64 |
| 1989 | 100,000 | +2.0% | 13,500 | 7.41 |
| 1988 | 98,000 | +3.2% | 13,500 | 7.26 |
| 1987 | 95,000 | +5.6% | 13,500 | 7.04 |
| 1986 | 90,000 | +5.9% | 13,500 | 6.67 |
| 1985 | 85,000 | +2.4% | 13,500 | 6.30 |
| 1984 | 83,000 | +11% | 12,000 | 6.92 |
| 1983 | 75,000 | +7.1% | 10,000 | 7.50 |
| 1982 | 70,000 | +2.9% | 10,000 | 7.00 |
| 1981 | 68,000 | +7.9% | 8,000 | 8.50 |
| 1980 | 63,000 | +5.0% | 8,000 | 7.88 |
| 1979 | 60,000 | +7.1% | 8,000 | 7.50 |
| 1978 | 56,000 | +12% | 7,000 | 8.00 |
| 1977 | 50,000 | +8.7% | 7,000 | 7.14 |
| 1976 | 46,000 | +2.2% | 5,000 | 9.20 |
| 1975 | 45,000 | +4.7% | 5,000 | 9.00 |
| 1974 | 43,000 | −4.4% | 3,500 | 12.29 |
| 1973 | 45,000 | +13% | 5,000 | 9.00 |
| 1972 | 40,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1971 | 40,000 | +67% | 5,000 | 8.00 |
| 1970 | 24,000 | +4.3% | 5,000 | 4.80 |
| 1969 | 23,000 | +4.5% | 3,500 | 6.57 |
| 1968 | 22,000 | +4.8% | 3,500 | 6.29 |
| 1967 | 21,000 | +5.0% | 3,500 | 6.00 |
| 1966 | 20,000 | +5.3% | 3,500 | 5.71 |
| 1965 | 19,000 | +5.6% | 2,400 | 7.92 |
| 1964 | 18,000 | +5.9% | 2,400 | 7.50 |
| 1963 | 17,000 | +6.3% | 2,400 | 7.08 |
| 1962 | 16,000 | +6.7% | 2,400 | 6.67 |
| 1961 | 15,000 | — | 2,400 | 6.25 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 1 t USD 2,000
- Importer rank
- 152 of 157
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 peaches and nectarines in North Korea?
North Korea produced 122,610 t in 2024, 0.44% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does North Korea rank in the world for production of peaches and nectarines?
North Korea ranked 21st of 80 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 63.1% of the world total.
How has the production of peaches and nectarines in North Korea changed?
It rose by 2.3% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +25% for the world. The record was 124,000 t in 2005.
What is the yield of peaches and nectarines in North Korea?
5.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (122,610 t from 24,518 ha), against a world average of 17.8 t/ha.
Does North Korea export or import peaches and nectarines?
In 2024 North Korea reported no exports and imports of 1 t (USD 2,000), 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 North Korea 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.