Avocado production in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Avocado production was 819.93 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Avocado production in Puerto Rico, 1961–2024
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 Puerto Rico stood at 819.93 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 30.6% on the previous year and up 59.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, avocado production in Puerto Rico peaked at 5,902 tonnes in 1968 and was at its lowest, 431 tonnes, in 2018.
That places Puerto Rico 60th out of 97 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5,424 tonnes | 4,336 tonnes | 5,902 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 4,756 tonnes | 3,629 tonnes | 5,902 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,833 tonnes | 3,221 tonnes | 4,990 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,948 tonnes | 1,828 tonnes | 4,286 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,388 tonnes | 1,749 tonnes | 4,780 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 786.83 tonnes | 431 tonnes | 1,570 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,090 tonnes | 819.93 tonnes | 1,617 tonnes | 5 |
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More reference data data for Puerto Rico
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.2752 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.7164 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.4659 °C (2026)
- Free country 2 (2015)
- Civil liberties rating 1 (2015)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.3803 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.4424 °C (2025)
- Precipitation anomalies 9.32 millimeters (2025)
- Annual precipitation 1,133 millimeters (2025)
- Share of men who are overweight or obese 71.1% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is avocado production in Puerto Rico?
- Avocado production in Puerto Rico was 819.93 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 Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 5,902 tonnes in 1968.
- What is the lowest avocado production recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was 431 tonnes in 2018.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for avocado production?
- Puerto Rico ranks 60th out of 97 countries with data for 2024.
- Is avocado production rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Puerto Rico 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.