Pistachios, in shell — Area harvested in Asia

Asia: Pistachios, in shell — Area harvested was 847,258 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
847,258 ha
Change on year
up 9.0%
Rank
1st
of 6 groups
All-time high
879,742 ha
in 2021
All-time low
33,466 ha
in 1962
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Pistachios, in shell — Area harvested in Asia, 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.

Analysis

The most recent figure for pistachios, in shell — area harvested in Asia is 847,258 ha, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 9.0% on the previous year and up 75.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pistachios, in shell — area harvested in Asia peaked at 879,742 ha in 2021 and was at its lowest, 33,466 ha, in 1962.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Pistachios, in shell — Area harvested in Asia, year by year

Annual values for Pistachios, in shell — Area harvested in Asia, 1961 to 2024.
Year ha Change
1961 35,393 ha —
1962 33,466 ha -5.4%
1963 33,763 ha +0.9%
1964 35,000 ha +3.7%
1965 41,357 ha +18.2%
1966 52,429 ha +26.8%
1967 42,857 ha -18.3%
1968 54,717 ha +27.7%
1969 55,848 ha +2.1%
1970 57,268 ha +2.5%
1971 46,877 ha -18.1%
1972 63,905 ha +36.3%
1973 70,507 ha +10.3%
1974 73,044 ha +3.6%
1975 75,341 ha +3.1%
1976 86,412 ha +14.7%
1977 85,694 ha -0.8%
1978 126,709 ha +47.9%
1979 139,030 ha +9.7%
1980 158,444 ha +14.0%
1981 165,126 ha +4.2%
1982 145,258 ha -12.0%
1983 155,705 ha +7.2%
1984 160,786 ha +3.3%
1985 160,502 ha -0.2%
1986 164,198 ha +2.3%
1987 170,492 ha +3.8%
1988 182,855 ha +7.3%
1989 191,619 ha +4.8%
1990 217,623 ha +13.6%
1991 279,255 ha +28.3%
1992 290,855 ha +4.2%
1993 310,445 ha +6.7%
1994 314,955 ha +1.5%
1995 328,378 ha +4.3%
1996 346,332 ha +5.5%
1997 346,355 ha +0.0%
1998 360,723 ha +4.1%
1999 372,480 ha +3.3%
2000 385,826 ha +3.6%
2001 395,215 ha +2.4%
2002 409,801 ha +3.7%
2003 427,267 ha +4.3%
2004 440,892 ha +3.2%
2005 455,307 ha +3.3%
2006 430,250 ha -5.5%
2007 476,986 ha +10.9%
2008 401,062 ha -15.9%
2009 407,791 ha +1.7%
2010 416,084 ha +2.0%
2011 425,790 ha +2.3%
2012 438,181 ha +2.9%
2013 448,877 ha +2.4%
2014 482,956 ha +7.6%
2015 485,883 ha +0.6%
2016 705,806 ha +45.3%
2017 589,937 ha -16.4%
2018 594,170 ha +0.7%
2019 868,946 ha +46.2%
2020 674,171 ha -22.4%
2021 879,742 ha +30.5%
2022 716,382 ha -18.6%
2023 777,415 ha +8.5%
2024 847,258 ha +9.0%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Pistachios, in shell — Area harvested in Asia 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.

YearChange FromTo
1978 +47.9% 85,694 ha 126,709 ha
2019 +46.2% 594,170 ha 868,946 ha
2016 +45.3% 485,883 ha 705,806 ha
1972 +36.3% 46,877 ha 63,905 ha

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 42,759 ha 33,466 ha 55,848 ha 9
1970s 82,479 ha 46,877 ha 139,030 ha 10
1980s 165,498 ha 145,258 ha 191,619 ha 10
1990s 316,740 ha 217,623 ha 372,480 ha 10
2000s 423,040 ha 385,826 ha 476,986 ha 10
2010s 545,663 ha 416,084 ha 868,946 ha 10
2020s 778,994 ha 674,171 ha 879,742 ha 5

Countries ranked near Asia

  1. 1 Tunisia 26,958 ha compare
  2. 2 China 26,801 ha compare
  3. 2 China, mainland 26,801 ha compare
  4. 2 Türkiye 484,529 ha compare
  5. 3 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 269,080 ha compare
  6. 4 Spain 20,415 ha compare
  7. 4 Syrian Arab Republic 60,526 ha compare

See the full ranking of 45 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is pistachios, in shell — area harvested in Asia?
Pistachios, in shell — area harvested in Asia was 847,258 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest pistachios, in shell — area harvested recorded in Asia?
The highest recorded value was 879,742 ha in 2021.
What is the lowest pistachios, in shell — area harvested recorded in Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 33,466 ha in 1962.
How does Asia rank for pistachios, in shell — area harvested?
Asia ranks 1st out of 6 groups with data for 2024.
Is pistachios, in shell — area harvested rising or falling in Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 75.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Asia data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Pistachios, in shell — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Pistachios, in shell — Area harvested
Unit
ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
45 places, 2,227 data points, 1961–2024
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