Apple production in Taiwan
Taiwan: Apple production was 1,250 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1,250 tonnes
Change on year
up 5.1%
World rank
90th
of 97 countries
All-time high
21,828 tonnes
in 1979
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Apple production in Taiwan, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for apple production in Taiwan is 1,250 tonnes, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.1% on the previous year and down 17.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, apple production in Taiwan peaked at 21,828 tonnes in 1979 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Taiwan 90th out of 97 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Apple production in Taiwan, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1963 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1964 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1965 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1966 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1967 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1968 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1969 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1970 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1971 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1972 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1973 | 3,681 tonnes | — |
| 1974 | 4,374 tonnes | +18.8% |
| 1975 | 3,718 tonnes | -15.0% |
| 1976 | 5,908 tonnes | +58.9% |
| 1977 | 10,896 tonnes | +84.4% |
| 1978 | 17,543 tonnes | +61.0% |
| 1979 | 21,828 tonnes | +24.4% |
| 1980 | 19,896 tonnes | -8.9% |
| 1981 | 14,934 tonnes | -24.9% |
| 1982 | 11,044 tonnes | -26.0% |
| 1983 | 11,963 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1984 | 13,526 tonnes | +13.1% |
| 1985 | 13,689 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1986 | 15,722 tonnes | +14.9% |
| 1987 | 16,288 tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1988 | 12,140 tonnes | -25.5% |
| 1989 | 17,959 tonnes | +47.9% |
| 1990 | 12,607 tonnes | -29.8% |
| 1991 | 16,889 tonnes | +34.0% |
| 1992 | 12,624 tonnes | -25.3% |
| 1993 | 8,128 tonnes | -35.6% |
| 1994 | 8,469 tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1995 | 9,482 tonnes | +12.0% |
| 1996 | 8,251 tonnes | -13.0% |
| 1997 | 9,180 tonnes | +11.3% |
| 1998 | 9,781 tonnes | +6.5% |
| 1999 | 8,206 tonnes | -16.1% |
| 2000 | 5,835 tonnes | -28.9% |
| 2001 | 7,763 tonnes | +33.0% |
| 2002 | 9,650 tonnes | +24.3% |
| 2003 | 3,385 tonnes | -64.9% |
| 2004 | 6,494 tonnes | +91.8% |
| 2005 | 5,801 tonnes | -10.7% |
| 2006 | 5,930 tonnes | +2.2% |
| 2007 | 5,953 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 4,163 tonnes | -30.1% |
| 2009 | 3,645 tonnes | -12.4% |
| 2010 | 2,186 tonnes | -40.0% |
| 2011 | 1,667 tonnes | -23.7% |
| 2012 | 1,519 tonnes | -8.9% |
| 2013 | 1,292 tonnes | -14.9% |
| 2014 | 1,507 tonnes | +16.6% |
| 2015 | 1,319 tonnes | -12.5% |
| 2016 | 1,483 tonnes | +12.4% |
| 2017 | 1,451 tonnes | -2.2% |
| 2018 | 1,619 tonnes | +11.6% |
| 2019 | 1,178 tonnes | -27.2% |
| 2020 | 1,041 tonnes | -11.6% |
| 2021 | 1,458 tonnes | +40.1% |
| 2022 | 1,400 tonnes | -4.0% |
| 2023 | 1,189 tonnes | -15.1% |
| 2024 | 1,250 tonnes | +5.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 6,795 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 21,828 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 14,716 tonnes | 11,044 tonnes | 19,896 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 10,362 tonnes | 8,128 tonnes | 16,889 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,862 tonnes | 3,385 tonnes | 9,650 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,522 tonnes | 1,178 tonnes | 2,186 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,268 tonnes | 1,041 tonnes | 1,458 tonnes | 5 |
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More reference data data for Taiwan
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 2,323 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - IPCC Agriculture 111.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Manure Management 46.04 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.84 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0594 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4506 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure left on 360.08 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Agricultural 2,013 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is apple production in Taiwan?
- Apple production in Taiwan was 1,250 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest apple production recorded in Taiwan?
- The highest recorded value was 21,828 tonnes in 1979.
- What is the lowest apple production recorded in Taiwan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Taiwan rank for apple production?
- Taiwan ranks 90th out of 97 countries with data for 2024.
- Is apple production rising or falling in Taiwan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Taiwan data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Apple production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Apple production is measured in tonnes.