Tomato production in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Tomato production was 103,550 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tomato production in Ethiopia, 1993–2024
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 tomato production in Ethiopia is 103,550 tonnes, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 2.7% on the previous year and up 40.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tomato production in Ethiopia peaked at 196,140 tonnes in 2011 and was at its lowest, 23,055 tonnes, in 2001.
That places Ethiopia 83rd out of 174 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.
Tomato production in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 45,375 tonnes | — |
| 1994 | 50,000 tonnes | +10.2% |
| 1995 | 51,000 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1996 | 52,000 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1997 | 47,843 tonnes | -8.0% |
| 1998 | 53,000 tonnes | +10.8% |
| 1999 | 54,000 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2000 | 45,283 tonnes | -16.1% |
| 2001 | 23,055 tonnes | -49.1% |
| 2002 | 35,000 tonnes | +51.8% |
| 2003 | 54,871 tonnes | +56.8% |
| 2004 | 36,155 tonnes | -34.1% |
| 2005 | 35,407 tonnes | -2.1% |
| 2006 | 34,000 tonnes | -4.0% |
| 2007 | 33,838 tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2008 | 41,815 tonnes | +23.6% |
| 2009 | 40,426 tonnes | -3.3% |
| 2010 | 142,520 tonnes | +252.5% |
| 2011 | 196,140 tonnes | +37.6% |
| 2012 | 137,700 tonnes | -29.8% |
| 2013 | 98,560 tonnes | -28.4% |
| 2014 | 73,700 tonnes | -25.2% |
| 2015 | 79,030 tonnes | +7.2% |
| 2016 | 147,526 tonnes | +86.7% |
| 2017 | 129,189 tonnes | -12.4% |
| 2018 | 102,355 tonnes | -20.8% |
| 2019 | 89,110 tonnes | -12.9% |
| 2020 | 112,370 tonnes | +26.1% |
| 2021 | 101,860 tonnes | -9.4% |
| 2022 | 102,333 tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 106,456 tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2024 | 103,550 tonnes | -2.7% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 103,550 tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 103,550 tonnes, 1.0× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 103,550 tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 80,526 tonnes, 1.3× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Tomato 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +252.5% | 40,426 tonnes | 142,520 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 50,460 tonnes | 45,375 tonnes | 54,000 tonnes | 7 |
| 2000s | 37,985 tonnes | 23,055 tonnes | 54,871 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 119,583 tonnes | 73,700 tonnes | 196,140 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 105,314 tonnes | 101,860 tonnes | 112,370 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 tomato production in Ethiopia?
- Tomato production in Ethiopia was 103,550 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 tomato production recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 196,140 tonnes in 2011.
- What is the lowest tomato production recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 23,055 tonnes in 2001.
- How does Ethiopia rank for tomato production?
- Ethiopia ranks 83rd out of 174 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tomato production rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.5%. 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 Tomato production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Tomato production is measured in tonnes.