Orange production in Taiwan
Taiwan: Orange production was 120,712 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Orange production in Taiwan, 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 orange production in Taiwan is 120,712 tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.2% on the previous year and down 25.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, orange production in Taiwan peaked at 254,125 tonnes in 2008 and was at its lowest, 2,607 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Taiwan 44th out of 142 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.
Orange production in Taiwan, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2,607 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 3,404 tonnes | +30.6% |
| 1963 | 4,974 tonnes | +46.1% |
| 1964 | 5,167 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1965 | 5,787 tonnes | +12.0% |
| 1966 | 10,033 tonnes | +73.4% |
| 1967 | 13,113 tonnes | +30.7% |
| 1968 | 20,060 tonnes | +53.0% |
| 1969 | 23,268 tonnes | +16.0% |
| 1970 | 36,111 tonnes | +55.2% |
| 1971 | 50,717 tonnes | +40.4% |
| 1972 | 70,740 tonnes | +39.5% |
| 1973 | 82,495 tonnes | +16.6% |
| 1974 | 90,200 tonnes | +9.3% |
| 1975 | 86,900 tonnes | -3.7% |
| 1976 | 96,000 tonnes | +10.5% |
| 1977 | 92,100 tonnes | -4.1% |
| 1978 | 93,400 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1979 | 99,700 tonnes | +6.7% |
| 1980 | 113,856 tonnes | +14.2% |
| 1981 | 90,499 tonnes | -20.5% |
| 1982 | 125,120 tonnes | +38.3% |
| 1983 | 124,541 tonnes | -0.5% |
| 1984 | 119,217 tonnes | -4.3% |
| 1985 | 142,991 tonnes | +19.9% |
| 1986 | 131,836 tonnes | -7.8% |
| 1987 | 224,126 tonnes | +70.0% |
| 1988 | 233,756 tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1989 | 220,768 tonnes | -5.6% |
| 1990 | 209,163 tonnes | -5.3% |
| 1991 | 190,868 tonnes | -8.7% |
| 1992 | 166,557 tonnes | -12.7% |
| 1993 | 140,281 tonnes | -15.8% |
| 1994 | 110,268 tonnes | -21.4% |
| 1995 | 112,798 tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1996 | 101,986 tonnes | -9.6% |
| 1997 | 109,963 tonnes | +7.8% |
| 1998 | 111,447 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1999 | 121,398 tonnes | +8.9% |
| 2000 | 126,631 tonnes | +4.3% |
| 2001 | 135,639 tonnes | +7.1% |
| 2002 | 142,681 tonnes | +5.2% |
| 2003 | 204,575 tonnes | +43.4% |
| 2004 | 211,409 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2005 | 193,847 tonnes | -8.3% |
| 2006 | 228,225 tonnes | +17.7% |
| 2007 | 192,910 tonnes | -15.5% |
| 2008 | 254,125 tonnes | +31.7% |
| 2009 | 231,549 tonnes | -8.9% |
| 2010 | 185,289 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 2011 | 178,829 tonnes | -3.5% |
| 2012 | 162,345 tonnes | -9.2% |
| 2013 | 160,496 tonnes | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 162,533 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 139,494 tonnes | -14.2% |
| 2016 | 131,329 tonnes | -5.9% |
| 2017 | 153,966 tonnes | +17.2% |
| 2018 | 142,397 tonnes | -7.5% |
| 2019 | 147,638 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 2020 | 141,167 tonnes | -4.4% |
| 2021 | 115,121 tonnes | -18.5% |
| 2022 | 126,249 tonnes | +9.7% |
| 2023 | 122,163 tonnes | -3.2% |
| 2024 | 120,712 tonnes | -1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9,824 tonnes | 2,607 tonnes | 23,268 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 79,836 tonnes | 36,111 tonnes | 99,700 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 152,671 tonnes | 90,499 tonnes | 233,756 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 137,473 tonnes | 101,986 tonnes | 209,163 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 192,159 tonnes | 126,631 tonnes | 254,125 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 156,432 tonnes | 131,329 tonnes | 185,289 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 125,082 tonnes | 115,121 tonnes | 141,167 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Taiwan
More reference data data for Taiwan
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 2,323 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - IPCC Agriculture 111.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Manure Management 46.04 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.84 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0594 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4506 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure left on 360.08 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Agricultural 2,013 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is orange production in Taiwan?
- Orange production in Taiwan was 120,712 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 orange production recorded in Taiwan?
- The highest recorded value was 254,125 tonnes in 2008.
- What is the lowest orange production recorded in Taiwan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,607 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Taiwan rank for orange production?
- Taiwan ranks 44th out of 142 countries with data for 2024.
- Is orange production rising or falling in Taiwan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Taiwan 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 Orange production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Orange production is measured in tonnes.