Avocado production in Spain
Spain: Avocado production was 112,360 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
112,360 tonnes
Change on year
up 29.4%
World rank
23rd
of 97 countries
All-time high
116,770 tonnes
in 2021
All-time low
340 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Avocado production in Spain, 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 avocado production in Spain is 112,360 tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 29.4% on the previous year and up 45.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, avocado production in Spain peaked at 116,770 tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 340 tonnes, in 1961.
Spain ranks 23rd 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 Spain, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 340 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 373 tonnes | +9.7% |
| 1963 | 377 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1964 | 347 tonnes | -8.0% |
| 1965 | 400 tonnes | +15.3% |
| 1966 | 469 tonnes | +17.2% |
| 1967 | 599 tonnes | +27.7% |
| 1968 | 555 tonnes | -7.3% |
| 1969 | 674 tonnes | +21.4% |
| 1970 | 600 tonnes | -11.0% |
| 1971 | 887 tonnes | +47.8% |
| 1972 | 1,526 tonnes | +72.0% |
| 1973 | 1,800 tonnes | +18.0% |
| 1974 | 2,000 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1975 | 2,500 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1976 | 3,000 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1977 | 4,000 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1978 | 4,948 tonnes | +23.7% |
| 1979 | 6,000 tonnes | +21.3% |
| 1980 | 7,596 tonnes | +26.6% |
| 1981 | 10,000 tonnes | +31.6% |
| 1982 | 15,000 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1983 | 20,000 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1984 | 24,549 tonnes | +22.7% |
| 1985 | 27,956 tonnes | +13.9% |
| 1986 | 30,282 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1987 | 32,534 tonnes | +7.4% |
| 1988 | 42,992 tonnes | +32.1% |
| 1989 | 46,222 tonnes | +7.5% |
| 1990 | 44,880 tonnes | -2.9% |
| 1991 | 52,144 tonnes | +16.2% |
| 1992 | 53,197 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1993 | 51,745 tonnes | -2.7% |
| 1994 | 34,100 tonnes | -34.1% |
| 1995 | 27,955 tonnes | -18.0% |
| 1996 | 52,085 tonnes | +86.3% |
| 1997 | 52,409 tonnes | +0.6% |
| 1998 | 73,724 tonnes | +40.7% |
| 1999 | 66,099 tonnes | -10.3% |
| 2000 | 63,843 tonnes | -3.4% |
| 2001 | 74,981 tonnes | +17.4% |
| 2002 | 74,204 tonnes | -1.0% |
| 2003 | 76,609 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 2004 | 76,297 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 74,994 tonnes | -1.7% |
| 2006 | 79,824 tonnes | +6.4% |
| 2007 | 82,116 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2008 | 73,585 tonnes | -10.4% |
| 2009 | 71,931 tonnes | -2.2% |
| 2010 | 97,378 tonnes | +35.4% |
| 2011 | 83,426 tonnes | -14.3% |
| 2012 | 76,337 tonnes | -8.5% |
| 2013 | 69,400 tonnes | -9.1% |
| 2014 | 77,401 tonnes | +11.5% |
| 2015 | 86,636 tonnes | +11.9% |
| 2016 | 91,509 tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2017 | 92,936 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 89,590 tonnes | -3.6% |
| 2019 | 97,730 tonnes | +9.1% |
| 2020 | 99,070 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2021 | 116,770 tonnes | +17.9% |
| 2022 | 105,930 tonnes | -9.3% |
| 2023 | 86,800 tonnes | -18.1% |
| 2024 | 112,360 tonnes | +29.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 459.33 tonnes | 340 tonnes | 674 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,726 tonnes | 600 tonnes | 6,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 25,713 tonnes | 7,596 tonnes | 46,222 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 50,834 tonnes | 27,955 tonnes | 73,724 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 74,838 tonnes | 63,843 tonnes | 82,116 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 86,234 tonnes | 69,400 tonnes | 97,730 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 104,186 tonnes | 86,800 tonnes | 116,770 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More reference data data for Spain
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.898 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 11.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.67 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.06 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 52.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.89 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is avocado production in Spain?
- Avocado production in Spain was 112,360 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 Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 116,770 tonnes in 2021.
- What is the lowest avocado production recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 340 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Spain rank for avocado production?
- Spain ranks 23rd out of 97 countries with data for 2024.
- Is avocado production rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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.