According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, the top 10 artichoke producing countries are:
- Italy – 495,657
- Spain – 370,497
- Egypt – 322,148
- Peru – 183,386
- Argentina – 152,980
- China – 145,498
- United States of America – 129,083
- France – 112,900
- Morocco – 87,456
- Turkey – 79,123
Top 10 Artichoke Producing Countries 2016
| Rank | Area | Production (Int $1000) | Production (MT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egypt | 279,296 | 387,704 |
| 2 | Italy | 262,848 | 364,871 |
| 3 | Spain | 143,429 | 199,100 |
| 4 | Peru | 101,931 | 141,496 |
| 5 | Argentina | 76,361 | 106,000 |
| 6 | China, mainland | 55,469 | 77,000 |
| 7 | Morocco | 46,024 | 63,889 |
| 8 | Algeria | 38,653 | 53,657 |
| 9 | United States of America | 36,955 | 51,300 |
| 10 | France | 30,591 | 42,465 |
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