Avocado production in Australia
Australia: Avocado production was 150,913 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
150,913 tonnes
Change on year
up 30.8%
World rank
14th
of 97 countries
All-time high
150,913 tonnes
in 2024
All-time low
400 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Avocado production in Australia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Australia recorded 150,913 tonnes for avocado production in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 30.8% on the previous year and up 243.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, avocado production in Australia peaked at 150,913 tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 400 tonnes, in 1961.
Australia ranks 14th of 97 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Avocado production in Australia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 400 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 400 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 500 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1964 | 500 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 600 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1966 | 600 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 700 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1968 | 700 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 800 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1970 | 800 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 900 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1972 | 941 tonnes | +4.6% |
| 1973 | 688 tonnes | -26.9% |
| 1974 | 664 tonnes | -3.5% |
| 1975 | 710 tonnes | +6.9% |
| 1976 | 570 tonnes | -19.7% |
| 1977 | 662 tonnes | +16.1% |
| 1978 | 980 tonnes | +48.0% |
| 1979 | 1,400 tonnes | +42.9% |
| 1980 | 1,700 tonnes | +21.4% |
| 1981 | 2,400 tonnes | +41.2% |
| 1982 | 3,400 tonnes | +41.7% |
| 1983 | 5,400 tonnes | +58.8% |
| 1984 | 6,200 tonnes | +14.8% |
| 1985 | 7,000 tonnes | +12.9% |
| 1986 | 9,700 tonnes | +38.6% |
| 1987 | 9,798 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1988 | 11,082 tonnes | +13.1% |
| 1989 | 11,414 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1990 | 12,005 tonnes | +5.2% |
| 1991 | 11,542 tonnes | -3.9% |
| 1992 | 12,925 tonnes | +12.0% |
| 1993 | 12,925 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 14,000 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1995 | 15,640 tonnes | +11.7% |
| 1996 | 16,416 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1997 | 20,072 tonnes | +22.3% |
| 1998 | 20,174 tonnes | +0.5% |
| 1999 | 24,311 tonnes | +20.5% |
| 2000 | 23,976 tonnes | -1.4% |
| 2001 | 29,834 tonnes | +24.4% |
| 2002 | 28,485 tonnes | -4.5% |
| 2003 | 40,531 tonnes | +42.3% |
| 2004 | 41,897 tonnes | +3.4% |
| 2005 | 32,634 tonnes | -22.1% |
| 2006 | 34,452 tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2007 | 47,238 tonnes | +37.1% |
| 2008 | 45,000 tonnes | -4.7% |
| 2009 | 38,478 tonnes | -14.5% |
| 2010 | 42,486 tonnes | +10.4% |
| 2011 | 36,325 tonnes | -14.5% |
| 2012 | 48,951 tonnes | +34.8% |
| 2013 | 52,982 tonnes | +8.2% |
| 2014 | 43,969 tonnes | -17.0% |
| 2015 | 49,397 tonnes | +12.3% |
| 2016 | 67,600 tonnes | +36.9% |
| 2017 | 56,501 tonnes | -16.4% |
| 2018 | 63,486 tonnes | +12.4% |
| 2019 | 79,533 tonnes | +25.3% |
| 2020 | 77,295 tonnes | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 78,085 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 122,197 tonnes | +56.5% |
| 2023 | 115,385 tonnes | -5.6% |
| 2024 | 150,913 tonnes | +30.8% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 150,913 tonnes is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 18,508 tonnes, 8.2× the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 577.78 tonnes | 400 tonnes | 800 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 831.5 tonnes | 570 tonnes | 1,400 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,809 tonnes | 1,700 tonnes | 11,414 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 16,001 tonnes | 11,542 tonnes | 24,311 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 36,252 tonnes | 23,976 tonnes | 47,238 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 54,123 tonnes | 36,325 tonnes | 79,533 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 108,775 tonnes | 77,295 tonnes | 150,913 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More reference data data for Australia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 28.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 38.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 38.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.07 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 118.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 170.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 13.9 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is avocado production in Australia?
- Avocado production in Australia was 150,913 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 avocado production recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 150,913 tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest avocado production recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 400 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Australia rank for avocado production?
- Australia ranks 14th out of 97 countries with data for 2024.
- Is avocado production rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 243.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia 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 Avocado production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured in tonnes.