Banana production in United States
United States: Banana production was 3,561 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3,561 tonnes
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
101st
of 152 countries
All-time high
13,154 tonnes
in 2000
All-time low
2,040 tonnes
in 1983
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Banana production in United States, 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, banana production in United States stood at 3,561 tonnes.
That represents a change of up 0.6% on the previous year and down 45.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, banana production in United States peaked at 13,154 tonnes in 2000 and was at its lowest, 2,040 tonnes, in 1983.
United States ranks 101st of 152 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Banana production in United States, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4,007 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 3,497 tonnes | -12.7% |
| 1963 | 2,833 tonnes | -19.0% |
| 1964 | 4,128 tonnes | +45.7% |
| 1965 | 3,248 tonnes | -21.3% |
| 1966 | 3,989 tonnes | +22.8% |
| 1967 | 3,672 tonnes | -7.9% |
| 1968 | 2,942 tonnes | -19.9% |
| 1969 | 2,799 tonnes | -4.9% |
| 1970 | 2,536 tonnes | -9.4% |
| 1971 | 2,132 tonnes | -15.9% |
| 1972 | 2,313 tonnes | +8.5% |
| 1973 | 2,993 tonnes | +29.4% |
| 1974 | 2,994 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 2,812 tonnes | -6.1% |
| 1976 | 2,263 tonnes | -19.5% |
| 1977 | 2,631 tonnes | +16.3% |
| 1978 | 2,590 tonnes | -1.6% |
| 1979 | 2,540 tonnes | -1.9% |
| 1980 | 2,090 tonnes | -17.7% |
| 1981 | 2,720 tonnes | +30.1% |
| 1982 | 2,630 tonnes | -3.3% |
| 1983 | 2,040 tonnes | -22.4% |
| 1984 | 4,040 tonnes | +98.0% |
| 1985 | 3,700 tonnes | -8.4% |
| 1986 | 4,400 tonnes | +18.9% |
| 1987 | 5,170 tonnes | +17.5% |
| 1988 | 6,000 tonnes | +16.1% |
| 1989 | 5,440 tonnes | -9.3% |
| 1990 | 5,126 tonnes | -5.8% |
| 1991 | 5,171 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1992 | 5,440 tonnes | +5.2% |
| 1993 | 5,350 tonnes | -1.7% |
| 1994 | 6,260 tonnes | +17.0% |
| 1995 | 5,900 tonnes | -5.8% |
| 1996 | 5,900 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 6,210 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1998 | 9,525 tonnes | +53.4% |
| 1999 | 11,158 tonnes | +17.1% |
| 2000 | 13,154 tonnes | +17.9% |
| 2001 | 12,701 tonnes | -3.4% |
| 2002 | 9,070 tonnes | -28.6% |
| 2003 | 10,251 tonnes | +13.0% |
| 2004 | 7,530 tonnes | -26.5% |
| 2005 | 9,480 tonnes | +25.9% |
| 2006 | 7,710 tonnes | -18.7% |
| 2007 | 11,612 tonnes | +50.6% |
| 2008 | 7,890 tonnes | -32.1% |
| 2009 | 8,390 tonnes | +6.3% |
| 2010 | 8,074 tonnes | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 7,893 tonnes | -2.2% |
| 2012 | 7,202 tonnes | -8.8% |
| 2013 | 6,622 tonnes | -8.1% |
| 2014 | 6,532 tonnes | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 5,443 tonnes | -16.7% |
| 2016 | 3,387 tonnes | -37.8% |
| 2017 | 3,020 tonnes | -10.8% |
| 2018 | 3,950 tonnes | +30.8% |
| 2019 | 3,452 tonnes | -12.6% |
| 2020 | 3,474 tonnes | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 3,625 tonnes | +4.4% |
| 2022 | 3,517 tonnes | -3.0% |
| 2023 | 3,539 tonnes | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 3,561 tonnes | +0.6% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 3,561 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 10.18 tonnes, 349.8× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Banana production in United States 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | +98.0% | 2,040 tonnes | 4,040 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,457 tonnes | 2,799 tonnes | 4,128 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,580 tonnes | 2,132 tonnes | 2,994 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,823 tonnes | 2,040 tonnes | 6,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 6,604 tonnes | 5,126 tonnes | 11,158 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 9,779 tonnes | 7,530 tonnes | 13,154 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,558 tonnes | 3,020 tonnes | 8,074 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,543 tonnes | 3,474 tonnes | 3,625 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near United States
- 98 Cape Verde 3,903 tonnes compare
- 99 Suriname 3,586 tonnes compare
- 100 French Guiana 3,582 tonnes compare
- 102 Palestine 3,379 tonnes compare
- 103 Trinidad and Tobago 3,246 tonnes compare
- 104 Saint Lucia 2,844 tonnes compare
More reference data data for United States
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 19.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 24.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 20.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 64.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 52.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 133.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 589.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 112.69 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is banana production in United States?
- Banana production in United States was 3,561 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 banana production recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 13,154 tonnes in 2000.
- What is the lowest banana production recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,040 tonnes in 1983.
- How does United States rank for banana production?
- United States ranks 101st out of 152 countries with data for 2024.
- Is banana production rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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 Banana production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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