Bananas production in Pakistan
In 2024 Pakistan produced 311,166 t of bananas, the 46th largest in the world (0.22% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 162%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 40,106 ha, yield 7.8 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 311,166 t
- World rank
- 46 of 118
- 10-year change
- +162%
- Record
- 311,166 t
- 2024
Bananas in Pakistan, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Pakistan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.22%
- 0.10% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 7.8
- world 23.7 (−67%)
- kg per person
- 1.24
- world 17.1
- 10-year change
- +162%
- world +21%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | Malaysia | 335,444 | 0.24% |
| 45 | Zimbabwe | 325,400 | 0.23% |
| 46 | Pakistan | 311,166 | 0.22% |
| 47 | Morocco | 310,110 | 0.22% |
| 48 | Bolivia | 301,638 | 0.22% |
Map of world production of bananas
Share of the world total; Pakistan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 311,166 | +6.6% | 40,106 | 7.76 |
| 2023 | 291,807 | +35% | 39,280 | 7.43 |
| 2022 | 215,570 | +52% | 33,197 | 6.49 |
| 2021 | 141,975 | −5.9% | 32,919 | 4.31 |
| 2020 | 150,921 | +11% | 32,847 | 4.59 |
| 2019 | 135,660 | +0.4% | 29,735 | 4.56 |
| 2018 | 135,056 | −1.7% | 30,031 | 4.50 |
| 2017 | 137,449 | +2.1% | 29,197 | 4.71 |
| 2016 | 134,634 | +14% | 28,703 | 4.69 |
| 2015 | 118,044 | −0.6% | 28,171 | 4.19 |
| 2014 | 118,756 | +2.8% | 27,902 | 4.26 |
| 2013 | 115,552 | +20% | 27,238 | 4.24 |
| 2012 | 96,545 | −31% | 22,098 | 4.37 |
| 2011 | 139,100 | −10% | 29,591 | 4.70 |
| 2010 | 154,825 | −1.6% | 34,830 | 4.45 |
| 2009 | 157,319 | −0.4% | 36,056 | 4.36 |
| 2008 | 157,962 | +5.0% | 35,558 | 4.44 |
| 2007 | 150,450 | −8.0% | 34,889 | 4.31 |
| 2006 | 163,477 | +10% | 32,512 | 5.03 |
| 2005 | 148,321 | −15% | 32,822 | 4.52 |
| 2004 | 174,700 | +22% | 31,700 | 5.51 |
| 2003 | 142,900 | −7.3% | 29,700 | 4.81 |
| 2002 | 154,073 | +7.8% | 31,599 | 4.88 |
| 2001 | 142,900 | −4.5% | 29,747 | 4.80 |
| 2000 | 149,687 | +7.4% | 31,177 | 4.80 |
| 1999 | 139,431 | +11% | 30,341 | 4.60 |
| 1998 | 125,150 | +32% | 28,052 | 4.46 |
| 1997 | 94,652 | +1.1% | 26,394 | 3.59 |
| 1996 | 93,648 | +13% | 26,017 | 3.60 |
| 1995 | 83,225 | +1.8% | 25,137 | 3.31 |
| 1994 | 81,729 | +2.8% | 24,672 | 3.31 |
| 1993 | 79,474 | +26% | 23,980 | 3.31 |
| 1992 | 63,250 | +22% | 12,462 | 5.08 |
| 1991 | 52,026 | −74% | 12,260 | 4.24 |
| 1990 | 201,777 | −3.8% | 22,682 | 8.90 |
| 1989 | 209,796 | +2.3% | 23,513 | 8.92 |
| 1988 | 205,148 | −0.3% | 23,031 | 8.91 |
| 1987 | 205,748 | +1.9% | 23,016 | 8.94 |
| 1986 | 202,000 | +44% | 22,600 | 8.94 |
| 1985 | 139,900 | +2.3% | 16,100 | 8.69 |
| 1984 | 136,700 | +1.4% | 15,700 | 8.71 |
| 1983 | 134,781 | +0.3% | 15,380 | 8.76 |
| 1982 | 134,430 | +2.2% | 15,165 | 8.86 |
| 1981 | 131,485 | +0.5% | 15,224 | 8.64 |
| 1980 | 130,815 | +4.4% | 14,812 | 8.83 |
| 1979 | 125,300 | −4.0% | 14,200 | 8.82 |
| 1978 | 130,538 | +5.8% | 15,197 | 8.59 |
| 1977 | 123,364 | +5.8% | 14,350 | 8.60 |
| 1976 | 116,614 | −7.7% | 12,386 | 9.41 |
| 1975 | 126,279 | +8.2% | 14,056 | 8.98 |
| 1974 | 116,739 | +11% | 13,195 | 8.85 |
| 1973 | 105,228 | +2.4% | 12,054 | 8.73 |
| 1972 | 102,720 | +16% | 10,724 | 9.58 |
| 1971 | 88,295 | −0.3% | 9,025 | 9.78 |
| 1970 | 88,600 | +71% | 9,106 | 9.73 |
| 1969 | 51,800 | +1.2% | 6,900 | 7.51 |
| 1968 | 51,200 | +0.8% | 6,900 | 7.42 |
| 1967 | 50,800 | +11% | 6,100 | 8.33 |
| 1966 | 45,700 | −10% | 6,100 | 7.49 |
| 1965 | 50,800 | +22% | 4,900 | 10.37 |
| 1964 | 41,700 | +11% | 4,000 | 10.43 |
| 1963 | 37,600 | +269% | 4,000 | 9.40 |
| 1962 | 10,200 | −56% | 2,800 | 3.64 |
| 1961 | 23,400 | — | 2,000 | 11.70 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 77,876 t USD 13.7 m
- Exporter rank
- 29 of 107
- Imports
- 4 t USD 31,000
- Importer rank
- 133 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 Pakistan?
Pakistan produced 311,166 t in 2024, 0.22% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Pakistan rank in the world for production of bananas?
Pakistan ranked 46th of 118 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 27.0% of the world total.
How has the production of bananas in Pakistan changed?
It rose by 162% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +21% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of bananas in Pakistan?
7.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (311,166 t from 40,106 ha), against a world average of 23.7 t/ha.
Does Pakistan export or import bananas?
In 2024 Pakistan reported exports of 77,876 t (USD 13.7 m) and imports of 4 t (USD 31,000), 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.