Cabbages production in Rwanda
In 2024 Rwanda produced 76,978 t of cabbages, the 55th largest in the world (0.10% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 8.2%. The record was 127,944 t in 2009. Area harvested: 5,684 ha, yield 13.5 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 76,978 t
- World rank
- 55 of 146
- 10-year change
- +8.2%
- Record
- 127,944 t
- 2009
Cabbages in Rwanda, 2000–2024 (tonnes)
Rwanda compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.10%
- 0.10% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 13.5
- world 30.6 (−56%)
- kg per person
- 5.40
- world 9.25
- 10-year change
- +8.2%
- world +5.8%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | Honduras | 87,792 | 0.12% |
| 54 | Tanzania | 86,157 | 0.11% |
| 55 | Rwanda | 76,978 | 0.10% |
| 56 | Chile | 75,000 | 0.10% |
| 57 | New Zealand | 74,208 | 0.10% |
Map of world production of cabbages
Share of the world total; Rwanda is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 76,978 | −0.1% | 5,684 | 13.54 |
| 2023 | 77,071 | +23% | 5,376 | 14.34 |
| 2022 | 62,589 | +0.1% | 4,358 | 14.36 |
| 2021 | 62,527 | +2.1% | 4,280 | 14.61 |
| 2020 | 61,245 | +4.7% | 3,729 | 16.42 |
| 2019 | 58,480 | −38% | 3,526 | 16.59 |
| 2018 | 94,994 | +0.1% | 5,149 | 18.45 |
| 2017 | 94,924 | +131% | 7,436 | 12.77 |
| 2016 | 41,137 | −26% | 3,882 | 10.60 |
| 2015 | 55,590 | −22% | 4,335 | 12.82 |
| 2014 | 71,135 | −23% | 5,595 | 12.71 |
| 2013 | 92,114 | −23% | 7,486 | 12.30 |
| 2012 | 120,000 | +8.2% | 8,500 | 14.12 |
| 2011 | 110,916 | −1.2% | 8,865 | 12.51 |
| 2010 | 112,293 | −12% | 8,949 | 12.55 |
| 2009 | 127,944 | +81% | 8,200 | 15.60 |
| 2008 | 70,828 | +18% | 8,152 | 8.69 |
| 2007 | 60,000 | +20% | 7,000 | 8.57 |
| 2006 | 50,000 | +25% | 5,900 | 8.47 |
| 2005 | 40,000 | +33% | 4,700 | 8.51 |
| 2004 | 30,000 | +50% | 3,500 | 8.57 |
| 2003 | 20,000 | +100% | 2,400 | 8.33 |
| 2002 | 10,000 | +25% | 1,200 | 8.33 |
| 2001 | 8,000 | +60% | 940 | 8.51 |
| 2000 | 5,000 | — | 600 | 8.33 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 25 t USD 59,000
- Exporter rank
- 87 of 115
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 cabbages in Rwanda?
Rwanda produced 76,978 t in 2024, 0.10% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Rwanda rank in the world for production of cabbages?
Rwanda ranked 55th of 146 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 48.0% of the world total.
How has the production of cabbages in Rwanda changed?
It rose by 8.2% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +5.8% for the world. The record was 127,944 t in 2009.
What is the yield of cabbages in Rwanda?
13.5 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (76,978 t from 5,684 ha), against a world average of 30.6 t/ha.
Does Rwanda export or import cabbages?
In 2024 Rwanda reported exports of 25 t (USD 59,000) and no imports, 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.