Food Production
Olive Oil Production by Country 2025
Country | Olive Production (IOOC 2023-24)↓ | Olive Production FAO 2022 (t) | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Spain | 766,400 | 665,709 |
 | Italy | 288,900 | 331,038 |
 | Turkey | 210,000 | 302,400 |
 | Tunisia | 200,000 | 235,200 |
 | Greece | 195,000 | 313,300 |
 | Portugal | 150,000 | 137,753 |
 | Morocco | 106,000 | 181,500 |
 | Syria | 95,000 | 189,423 |
 | Algeria | 93,000 | 88,200 |
 | Egypt | 40,000 | 45,700 |
 | Argentina | 35,000 | 33,000 |
 | Jordan | 27,000 | 25,421 |
 | Chile | 24,500 | 21,300 |
 | Australia | 20,000 | 20,000 |
 | Lebanon | 18,000 | 20,000 |
 | Albania | 16,000 | 15,500 |
 | Libya | 15,500 | 18,000 |
 | United States | 15,000 | 16,000 |
 | Saudi Arabia | 15,000 | 3,000 |
 | Israel | 13,500 | 14,000 |
 | Iran | 12,000 | 7,005.78 |
 | Palestine | 12,000 | 36,000 |
 | China | 8,000 | |
 | Cyprus | 6,100 | 4,700 |
 | France | 3,600 | 5,100 |
 | Croatia | 2,500 | 3,400 |
 | Uruguay | 2,500 | 1,544 |
 | Slovenia | 500 | 400 |
 | Montenegro | 500 | 23.32 |
 | Mexico | 2,018.40 | |
 | Afghanistan | 1,050 | |
 | Peru | 781.50 | |
 | Azerbaijan | 1,306 | |
 | El Salvador | 1,556.90 | |
 | North Macedonia | 1,876.80 | |
 | Malta | 9.94 | |
| Total | 2,391,500 | 2,743,216.64 |
- Data from 2023-24 are non-final and could change slightly once finalized totals become available.
- In addition to the listed countries, unlisted countries produced an estimated 15,500 tons of olive oil per year from 2020-2023.
- Data from the International Olive Oil Council (IOOC) are given in tons, also known as short tons. One ton = 2,000 lbs (907.2 kg).
- Data from the World Bank Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) are given in tonnes, also known as metric tons. One tonne = 1,000 kg, or approximately 2,204.6 lbs.
Olive oil is one of the most popular types of oils on the market, and it is also versatile and healthy. For some countries, olive oil is more than merely a condiment, cooking staple, or healthy option, is a source of revenue. In fact, for places like Spain, Italy, and Turkey (the top three olive oil producing countries), olive oil is a major export and source of revenues.
So what does olive oil production by country look like? The olive oil production list shows a wide range of production levels. That includes those aforementioned major producers to countries like Ireland, Poland, and Sweden that produce exactly zero tons (or any at all). Here is a look at the olive oil production by country list in tons of production per country.
Top 10 Countries with the Highest Olive Oil Production (Tons)
Country | Olive Production (IOOC 2023-24) |
|---|---|
| Spain | 766,400 |
| Italy | 288,900 |
| Turkey | 210,000 |
| Tunisia | 200,000 |
| Greece | 195,000 |
| Portugal | 150,000 |
| Morocco | 106,000 |
| Syria | 95,000 |
| Algeria | 93,000 |
| Egypt | 40,000 |
As the olive oil production by country list reflects, there are more than a few countries that produce little to no olive oil. Many countries also produce sizable quantities of olive oil, though not on the scale of the leading producers.
Olive oil is a highly sought after product, and the higher the quality the more people are willing to pay. So it is no surprise that some of the highest quality olive oil in the world comes from the world’s leading olive oil exporters. From cooking to salad dressings to offering healthier oil options, olive oil is a popular and valuable commodity.
The appreciation and popularity of olive oil also proves the supply and demand theory, as Spain and Italy combined produce over a million tons of olive oil annually. Yes, olive oil is a valuable commodity, and considerably more valuable for some countries.
