Vegetable oil production in Tunisia
Tunisia: Vegetable oil production was 268.21 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Vegetable oil production in Tunisia, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, vegetable oil production in Tunisia stood at 268.21 tonnes.
That represents a change of up 10.2% on the previous year and up 18.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, vegetable oil production in Tunisia peaked at 720 tonnes in 1987 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Tunisia 53rd out of 65 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 254.4 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 720 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 528 tonnes | 240 tonnes | 720 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 242.4 tonnes | 240 tonnes | 264 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 242.79 tonnes | 179.38 tonnes | 270.82 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 255.37 tonnes | 200.42 tonnes | 309.51 tonnes | 4 |
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More energy & mining data for Tunisia
- Fuel imports 18.8% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.3% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 1.5% (2024)
- Gas production 12.87 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,048 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 12.87 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 1,048 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 6.2% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 18.3% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 61.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is vegetable oil production in Tunisia?
- Vegetable oil production in Tunisia was 268.21 tonnes in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest vegetable oil production recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 720 tonnes in 1987.
- What is the lowest vegetable oil production recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Tunisia rank for vegetable oil production?
- Tunisia ranks 53rd out of 65 countries with data for 2023.
- Is vegetable oil production rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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 Vegetable oil production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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