Avocado production in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Avocado production was 201,892 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Avocado production in Ethiopia, 2000–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, avocado production in Ethiopia stood at 201,892 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 5.1% on the previous year and up 276.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, avocado production in Ethiopia peaked at 245,336 tonnes in 2020 and was at its lowest, 13,888 tonnes, in 2001.
Ethiopia ranks 9th of 97 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Avocado production in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 78,032 tonnes | — |
| 2001 | 13,888 tonnes | -82.2% |
| 2002 | 15,000 tonnes | +8.0% |
| 2003 | 17,201 tonnes | +14.7% |
| 2004 | 16,740 tonnes | -2.7% |
| 2005 | 28,348 tonnes | +69.3% |
| 2006 | 34,845 tonnes | +22.9% |
| 2007 | 42,849 tonnes | +23.0% |
| 2008 | 32,452 tonnes | -24.3% |
| 2009 | 37,651 tonnes | +16.0% |
| 2010 | 57,299 tonnes | +52.2% |
| 2011 | 73,097 tonnes | +27.6% |
| 2012 | 25,633 tonnes | -64.9% |
| 2013 | 18,206 tonnes | -29.0% |
| 2014 | 53,698 tonnes | +194.9% |
| 2015 | 59,331 tonnes | +10.5% |
| 2016 | 64,982 tonnes | +9.5% |
| 2017 | 81,432 tonnes | +25.3% |
| 2018 | 84,794 tonnes | +4.1% |
| 2019 | 104,492 tonnes | +23.2% |
| 2020 | 245,336 tonnes | +134.8% |
| 2021 | 199,561 tonnes | -18.7% |
| 2022 | 193,363 tonnes | -3.1% |
| 2023 | 212,753 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 2024 | 201,892 tonnes | -5.1% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 201,892 tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 44,955 tonnes, 4.5× the median. (6 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 201,892 tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 49,401 tonnes, 4.1× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Avocado production in Ethiopia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | +194.9% | 18,206 tonnes | 53,698 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31,701 tonnes | 13,888 tonnes | 78,032 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 62,296 tonnes | 18,206 tonnes | 104,492 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 210,581 tonnes | 193,363 tonnes | 245,336 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More reference data data for Ethiopia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6564 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 20.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 25.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 25.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 100.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 121.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.47 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is avocado production in Ethiopia?
- Avocado production in Ethiopia was 201,892 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 Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 245,336 tonnes in 2020.
- What is the lowest avocado production recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,888 tonnes in 2001.
- How does Ethiopia rank for avocado production?
- Ethiopia ranks 9th out of 97 countries with data for 2024.
- Is avocado production rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 276.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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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Measured in tonnes.