Pistachios, in shell — Area harvested in Southern Asia

Southern Asia: Pistachios, in shell — Area harvested was 271,424 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
271,424 ha
Change on year
up 2.1%
Rank
3rd
of 19 groups
All-time high
555,304 ha
in 2016
All-time low
15,000 ha
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

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

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

Analysis

Southern Asia recorded 271,424 ha for pistachios, in shell — area harvested in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.1% on the previous year and down 19.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pistachios, in shell — area harvested in Southern Asia peaked at 555,304 ha in 2016 and was at its lowest, 15,000 ha, in 1961.

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

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

Annual values for Pistachios, in shell — Area harvested in Southern Asia, 1961 to 2024.
Year ha Change
1961 15,000 ha
1962 15,000 ha +0.0%
1963 15,000 ha +0.0%
1964 15,000 ha +0.0%
1965 20,000 ha +33.3%
1966 30,000 ha +50.0%
1967 20,000 ha -33.3%
1968 34,000 ha +70.0%
1969 34,000 ha +0.0%
1970 35,000 ha +2.9%
1971 23,890 ha -31.7%
1972 39,500 ha +65.3%
1973 45,000 ha +13.9%
1974 46,000 ha +2.2%
1975 46,000 ha +0.0%
1976 54,650 ha +18.8%
1977 51,700 ha -5.4%
1978 88,700 ha +71.6%
1979 100,665 ha +13.5%
1980 116,564 ha +15.8%
1981 118,475 ha +1.6%
1982 96,393 ha -18.6%
1983 105,843 ha +9.8%
1984 104,934 ha -0.9%
1985 111,150 ha +5.9%
1986 112,660 ha +1.4%
1987 118,067 ha +4.8%
1988 128,102 ha +8.5%
1989 134,027 ha +4.6%
1990 157,057 ha +17.2%
1991 164,124 ha +4.5%
1992 174,428 ha +6.3%
1993 204,694 ha +17.4%
1994 208,869 ha +2.0%
1995 220,352 ha +5.5%
1996 234,727 ha +6.5%
1997 233,104 ha -0.7%
1998 245,412 ha +5.3%
1999 259,262 ha +5.6%
2000 277,338 ha +7.0%
2001 283,344 ha +2.2%
2002 298,256 ha +5.3%
2003 315,650 ha +5.8%
2004 328,674 ha +4.1%
2005 340,299 ha +3.5%
2006 334,173 ha -1.8%
2007 359,735 ha +7.6%
2008 282,969 ha -21.3%
2009 285,743 ha +1.0%
2010 290,697 ha +1.7%
2011 292,841 ha +0.7%
2012 297,263 ha +1.5%
2013 306,571 ha +3.1%
2014 337,104 ha +10.0%
2015 336,435 ha -0.2%
2016 555,304 ha +65.1%
2017 431,933 ha -22.2%
2018 149,610 ha -65.4%
2019 413,822 ha +176.6%
2020 202,733 ha -51.0%
2021 401,140 ha +97.9%
2022 216,149 ha -46.1%
2023 265,792 ha +23.0%
2024 271,424 ha +2.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 22,000 ha 15,000 ha 34,000 ha 9
1970s 53,110 ha 23,890 ha 100,665 ha 10
1980s 114,622 ha 96,393 ha 134,027 ha 10
1990s 210,203 ha 157,057 ha 259,262 ha 10
2000s 310,618 ha 277,338 ha 359,735 ha 10
2010s 341,158 ha 149,610 ha 555,304 ha 10
2020s 271,448 ha 202,733 ha 401,140 ha 5

Countries ranked near Southern Asia

  1. 1 Tunisia 26,958 ha compare
  2. 2 China 26,801 ha compare
  3. 2 China, mainland 26,801 ha compare
  4. 4 Spain 20,415 ha compare
  5. 5 Madagascar 13,236 ha compare
  6. 6 Australia 4,406 ha compare
  7. 6 Australia and New Zealand 4,406 ha compare

See the full ranking of 45 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is pistachios, in shell — area harvested in Southern Asia?
Pistachios, in shell — area harvested in Southern Asia was 271,424 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest pistachios, in shell — area harvested recorded in Southern Asia?
The highest recorded value was 555,304 ha in 2016.
What is the lowest pistachios, in shell — area harvested recorded in Southern Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 15,000 ha in 1961.
How does Southern Asia rank for pistachios, in shell — area harvested?
Southern Asia ranks 3rd out of 19 groups with data for 2024.
Is pistachios, in shell — area harvested rising or falling in Southern Asia?
Over the last ten years it is down 19.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Southern 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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