Bananas production in Bhutan
In 2024 Bhutan produced 2,050 t of bananas, the 99th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 36%. The record was 3,974 t in 2007. Area harvested: 37 ha, yield 55.4 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 2,050 t
- World rank
- 99 of 118
- 10-year change
- +36%
- Record
- 3,974 t
- 2007
Bananas in Bhutan, 2003–2024 (tonnes)
Bhutan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 55.4
- world 23.7 (+134%)
- kg per person
- 2.59
- world 17.1
- 10-year change
- +36%
- world +21%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | Syria | 2,351 | 0.00% |
| 98 | New Caledonia | 2,211 | 0.00% |
| 99 | Bhutan | 2,050 | 0.00% |
| 100 | Micronesia | 2,041 | 0.00% |
| 101 | Seychelles | 2,016 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of bananas
Share of the world total; Bhutan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,050 | −13% | 37 | 55.41 |
| 2023 | 2,349 | +9.8% | 77 | 30.51 |
| 2022 | 2,139 | −33% | 41 | 52.17 |
| 2021 | 3,174 | +0.8% | 54 | 58.78 |
| 2020 | 3,150 | −16% | 46 | 68.48 |
| 2019 | 3,754 | +36% | 53 | 70.83 |
| 2018 | 2,762 | −11% | 42 | 65.76 |
| 2017 | 3,113 | +1.2% | 47 | 66.23 |
| 2016 | 3,076 | +17% | 46 | 66.87 |
| 2015 | 2,636 | +75% | 39 | 67.59 |
| 2014 | 1,510 | +2.1% | 23 | 65.65 |
| 2013 | 1,479 | −4.4% | 22 | 67.23 |
| 2012 | 1,547 | −37% | 23 | 67.26 |
| 2011 | 2,439 | +10% | 37 | 65.92 |
| 2010 | 2,208 | +1.1% | 33 | 66.91 |
| 2009 | 2,183 | +32% | 33 | 66.15 |
| 2008 | 1,648 | −59% | 25 | 65.92 |
| 2007 | 3,974 | +16% | 60 | 66.23 |
| 2006 | 3,413 | +44% | 52 | 65.63 |
| 2005 | 2,376 | +66% | 36 | 66.00 |
| 2004 | 1,435 | +109% | 22 | 65.23 |
| 2003 | 685 | — | 10 | 68.50 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 1,844 t USD 850,000
- Importer rank
- 98 of 139
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of bananas in Bhutan?
Bhutan produced 2,050 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Bhutan rank in the world for production of bananas?
Bhutan ranked 99th of 118 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 27.0% of the world total.
How has the production of bananas in Bhutan changed?
It rose by 36% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +21% for the world. The record was 3,974 t in 2007.
What is the yield of bananas in Bhutan?
55.4 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (2,050 t from 37 ha), against a world average of 23.7 t/ha.
Does Bhutan export or import bananas?
In 2024 Bhutan reported no exports and imports of 1,844 t (USD 850,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.