Countries by Fig production

Figs are a vital part of global agriculture due to their nutritional benefits and versatile use in various culinary dishes. Figs thrive in warm climates, typically in Mediterranean and similar regions. The data presented here for the year 2023 is the latest available from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) stats database, accessed in 2025.

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Map of countries by Fig production

Global Fig Production

In 2023, the global production of figs reached around 1.3 million tonnes. Over the years, fig production has shown resilience with a slight upward trend, rising from approximately 1.57 million tonnes in 1961 to 1.3 million tonnes in recent years. A significant change was observed in the mid-2000s, reflecting overall growth and increased demand for this nutritious fruit.

Fig Production by Country

  • Turkey is a leading producer with around 356,000 tonnes of figs produced, highlighting its pivotal role in this sector.
  • Egypt follows with a substantial production nearing 193,000 tonnes, showcasing its strategic agricultural capacity.
  • Morocco contributes significantly as well, producing around 119,000 tonnes of figs.
  • Algeria also plays a vital role, yielding about 116,000 tonnes of figs.
  • According to FAO statistics, Canada does not produce figs, highlighting different agricultural focuses due to its climate.
Country Production (tonnes) Production per Person (kg) Harvested Area (ha) Yield (kg/ha)
Turkey 356,000 4.17 57,459 6.196
Egypt 193,057.96 1.98 28,667 6.735
Morocco 119,166.59 3.427 69,737 1.709
Algeria 116,183.18 2.731 38,374 3.028
Iran 73,483.39 0.899 12,206 6.02
Afghanistan 60,651.09 1.921 10,228 5.93
Syria 40,760 2.229 9,645 4.226
Spain 39,650 0.85 16,860 2.352
Saudi Arabia 28,675.8 0.858 1,435 19.983
United States of America 27,744.35 0.085 2,665 10.411
Uzbekistan 27,673.09 0.847 1,324 20.901
Tunisia 23,764.13 2.076 16,403 1.449
Albania 23,350.24 8.135 1,518 15.382
Brazil 20,881 0.1 2,006 10.409
India 14,874.84 0.011 5,931 2.508
China 13,726.36 0.01 2,576 5.329
Italy 13,030 0.216 2,070 6.295
Mexico 12,489.34 0.1 1,925 6.488
Japan 12,281.31 0.097 942 13.037
Azerbaijan 11,913.7 1.204 1,917 6.215
Libya 10,239.08 1.582 2,656 3.855
Greece 8,440 0.784 1,130 7.469
Iraq 7,465.08 0.19 899 8.304
France 7,190 0.107 830 8.663
Yemen 4,965.52 0.172 490 10.134
Bosnia and Herzegovina 3,795 1.003 446 8.509
Montenegro 3,773.92 6.064 1,354 2.787
Palestinian Territories 3,399.94 0.747 298 11.409
Portugal 3,170 0.308 3,700 0.857
Lebanon 3,061.39 0.502 562 5.447
Peru 2,586.97 0.083 448 5.774
Colombia 2,451.2 0.049 101 24.269
Israel 2,380 0.267 70 34
Armenia 2,095.3 0.706 263 7.967
South Africa 1,745.75 0.03 523 3.338
Jordan 1,378 0.135 143 9.636
Tajikistan 1,220.91 0.137 316 3.864
Cyprus 1,000 1.17 190 5.263
Macedonia 906 0.437 52 17.423
Argentina 867.56 0.019 271 3.201
Croatia 740 0.177 500 1.48
Bolivia 654.57 0.058 130 5.035
United Arab Emirates 601.09 0.063 62 9.695
Pakistan 209.43 0.001 129 1.623
Bulgaria 130 0.018 40 3.25
Slovenia 130 0.063 30 4.333
Chile 126.05 0.007 72 1.751
Qatar 108 0.044 36 3
Cameroon 94.08 0.004 33 2.851
Australia 71.91 0.003 69 1.042
Malta 59 0.124 26 2.269
Ecuador 36.28 0.002 32 1.134

Top Fig Producing Countries by Share

  • Turkey dominates the global fig market, contributing approximately 27.3% to the global fig production, underscoring its leading position.
  • With a 14.8% share, Egypt stands as the second-largest producer, solidifying its importance in the fig industry.
  • Morocco holds a 9.1% share of the global production, indicating its significant contribution.
  • Algeria accounts for about 8.9% of the worldwide fig production, marking its substantial involvement.
  • Together, these countries account for a significant portion of the global fig market, demonstrating the concentration of fig production in a few key regions.

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