Carrots and turnips production in Namibia
In 2024 Namibia produced 2,761 t of carrots and turnips, the 104th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 6.7%. The record was 2,822 t in 2018. Area harvested: 93 ha, yield 29.7 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 2,761 t
- World rank
- 104 of 130
- 10-year change
- +6.7%
- Record
- 2,822 t
- 2018
Carrots and turnips in Namibia, 2000–2024 (tonnes)
Namibia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.01% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 29.7
- world 35.6 (−17%)
- kg per person
- 0.91
- world 5.53
- 10-year change
- +6.7%
- world +15%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 | Malawi | 4,108 | 0.01% |
| 103 | Iraq | 3,989 | 0.01% |
| 104 | Namibia | 2,761 | 0.01% |
| 105 | Cyprus | 2,210 | 0.00% |
| 106 | Panama | 2,105 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of carrots and turnips
Share of the world total; Namibia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,761 | −0.1% | 93 | 29.69 |
| 2023 | 2,763 | +0.4% | 93 | 29.71 |
| 2022 | 2,752 | −0.6% | 93 | 29.59 |
| 2021 | 2,769 | +0.0% | 93 | 29.77 |
| 2020 | 2,768 | +1.9% | 92 | 30.09 |
| 2019 | 2,717 | −3.7% | 94 | 28.90 |
| 2018 | 2,822 | +3.3% | 92 | 30.67 |
| 2017 | 2,732 | +5.2% | 91 | 30.02 |
| 2016 | 2,597 | −7.7% | 87 | 29.85 |
| 2015 | 2,813 | +8.7% | 93 | 30.25 |
| 2014 | 2,588 | +8.3% | 88 | 29.41 |
| 2013 | 2,390 | +8.6% | 80 | 29.88 |
| 2012 | 2,200 | +8.9% | 68 | 32.35 |
| 2011 | 2,020 | +9.2% | 75 | 26.93 |
| 2010 | 1,850 | +7.1% | 75 | 24.67 |
| 2009 | 1,727 | +28% | 70 | 24.67 |
| 2008 | 1,351 | +11% | 55 | 24.56 |
| 2007 | 1,217 | +11% | 50 | 24.34 |
| 2006 | 1,100 | +10% | 45 | 24.44 |
| 2005 | 1,000 | +11% | 42 | 23.81 |
| 2004 | 900 | +13% | 38 | 23.68 |
| 2003 | 800 | +14% | 33 | 24.24 |
| 2002 | 700 | +17% | 29 | 24.14 |
| 2001 | 600 | +20% | 25 | 24.00 |
| 2000 | 500 | — | 20 | 25.00 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 1,724 t USD 1.0 m
- Importer rank
- 81 of 156
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 carrots and turnips in Namibia?
Namibia produced 2,761 t in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Namibia rank in the world for production of carrots and turnips?
Namibia ranked 104th of 130 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 42.2% of the world total.
How has the production of carrots and turnips in Namibia changed?
It rose by 6.7% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +15% for the world. The record was 2,822 t in 2018.
What is the yield of carrots and turnips in Namibia?
29.7 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (2,761 t from 93 ha), against a world average of 35.6 t/ha.
Does Namibia export or import carrots and turnips?
In 2024 Namibia reported no exports and imports of 1,724 t (USD 1.0 m), 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; the 2024 figure for Namibia is estimated by FAO. 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.