Agriculture
World’s Largest Wine Producers
Italy is the world’s largest wine producer, producing nearly 50 million hectoliters in 2022. Italy has a rich viticultural heritage that dates back thousands of years. The country’s varied climate and topography contribute to cultivating an extensive range of grape varieties. From the iconic Chianti to the robust Barolo and the sparkling Prosecco, Italy produces a vast range of wine styles that people worldwide love so much.
France produced nearly 45.5 million hectoliters of wine in 2022 and became the second largest wine producer, thanks to its exclusive vineyards. French wines are famously known for their complexity and elegance. Many regions in the country are renowned for their wines, such as Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, and the Rhône Valley. Each region has unique characteristics reflected in the wines they produce.
With 35.7 million hectoliters of wine production in 2022, Spain is the third largest producer of wine. Spain has become a major player in the global wine industry. Some of the most famous Spanish wines, like Rioja and Tempranillo, are known for their intense flavors and unique regional qualities and have gained widespread recognition worldwide.
Full List: Wine Production by Country:
| Rank | Country | Quantity (1,000 hl) | Percentage of Total Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italy | 49,843 | 19.30% |
| 2 | France | 45,590 | 17.65% |
| 3 | Spain | 35,703 | 13.82% |
| 4 | United States | 22,385 | 8.67% |
| 5 | Australia | 12,745 | 4.93% |
| 6 | Chile | 12,444 | 4.82% |
| 7 | Argentina | 11,451 | 4.43% |
| 8 | South Africa | 10,155 | 3.93% |
| 9 | Germany | 8,940 | 3.46% |
| 10 | Portugal | 6,777 | 2.62% |
| 11 | Russia | 4,700 | 1.82% |
| 12 | China | 4,182 | 1.62% |
| 13 | New Zealand | 3,830 | 1.48% |
| 14 | Romania | 3,788 | 1.47% |
| 15 | Brazil | 3,200 | 1.24% |
| 16 | Hungary | 2,900 | 1.12% |
| 17 | Austria | 2,527 | 0.98% |
| 18 | Georgia | 2,135 | 0.83% |
| 19 | Greece | 2,127 | 0.82% |
| 20 | Moldova | 1,400 | 0.54% |
| 21 | Switzerland | 992 | 0.38% |
| 22 | North Macedonia | 936 | 0.36% |
| 23 | Japan | 830 | 0.32% |
| 24 | Peru | 810 | 0.31% |
| 25 | Uruguay | 756 | 0.29% |
| 26 | Bulgaria | 747 | 0.29% |
| 27 | Canada | 692 | 0.27% |
| 28 | Ukraine | 660 | 0.26% |
| 29 | Türkiye | 622 | 0.24% |
| 30 | Czech Republic | 586 | 0.23% |
| 31 | Croatia | 561 | 0.22% |
| 32 | Slovenia | 546 | 0.21% |
| 33 | Kazakhstan | 445 | 0.17% |
| 34 | Israel | 430 | 0.17% |
| 35 | Morocco | 418 | 0.16% |
| 36 | Turkmenistan | 400 | 0.15% |
| 37 | Mexico | 396 | 0.15% |
| 38 | Tunisia | 370 | 0.14% |
| 39 | Belarus | 340 | 0.13% |
| 40 | Slovakia | 334 | 0.13% |
| 41 | Albania | 228 | 0.09% |
| 42 | Uzbekistan | 216 | 0.08% |
| 43 | Algeria | 193 | 0.07% |
| 44 | India | 180 | 0.07% |
| 45 | UK | 91 | 0.04% |
| 46 | Luxembourg | 85 | 0.03% |
| 47 | Cyprus | 79 | 0.03% |
| 48 | Lithuania | 32 | 0.01% |
| 49 | Belgium | 30 | 0.01% |
| 50 | Malta | 13 | 0.01% |
| 51 | Netherlands | 10 | 0.00% |
| 52 | Poland | 5 | 0.00% |
| 53 | Denmark | 1 | 0.00% |
| 🌎 World | 258,265 | 100% |
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