Eggplants production in Rwanda
In 2024 Rwanda produced 83,501 t of eggplants, the 26th largest in the world (0.15% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 63%. The record was 94,292 t in 2021. Area harvested: 9,578 ha, yield 8.7 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 83,501 t
- World rank
- 26 of 98
- 10-year change
- +63%
- Record
- 94,292 t
- 2021
Eggplants in Rwanda, 2000–2024 (tonnes)
Rwanda compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.15%
- 0.10% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 8.7
- world 29.3 (−70%)
- kg per person
- 5.86
- world 7.05
- 10-year change
- +63%
- world +14%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Sudan | 89,525 | 0.16% |
| 25 | Iraq | 86,996 | 0.15% |
| 26 | Rwanda | 83,501 | 0.15% |
| 27 | Mali | 69,624 | 0.12% |
| 28 | Jordan | 69,160 | 0.12% |
Map of world production of eggplants
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 | 83,501 | +1.0% | 9,578 | 8.72 |
| 2023 | 82,714 | −7.3% | 8,627 | 9.59 |
| 2022 | 89,265 | −5.3% | 8,564 | 10.42 |
| 2021 | 94,292 | +13% | 8,691 | 10.85 |
| 2020 | 83,186 | +7.3% | 7,713 | 10.79 |
| 2019 | 77,499 | −2.6% | 7,661 | 10.12 |
| 2018 | 79,533 | +56% | 6,933 | 11.47 |
| 2017 | 51,032 | +124% | 6,214 | 8.21 |
| 2016 | 22,743 | −40% | 6,121 | 3.72 |
| 2015 | 37,867 | −26% | 6,194 | 6.11 |
| 2014 | 51,154 | −21% | 6,699 | 7.64 |
| 2013 | 64,789 | −14% | 6,693 | 9.68 |
| 2012 | 75,000 | +18% | 6,000 | 12.50 |
| 2011 | 63,465 | +5.8% | 5,857 | 10.84 |
| 2010 | 60,000 | −6.7% | 5,000 | 12.00 |
| 2009 | 64,291 | +114% | 4,200 | 15.31 |
| 2008 | 30,059 | +0.2% | 4,184 | 7.18 |
| 2007 | 30,000 | +20% | 4,200 | 7.14 |
| 2006 | 25,000 | +25% | 3,600 | 6.94 |
| 2005 | 20,000 | +33% | 2,900 | 6.90 |
| 2004 | 15,000 | +50% | 2,200 | 6.82 |
| 2003 | 10,000 | +25% | 1,430 | 6.99 |
| 2002 | 8,000 | +33% | 1,150 | 6.96 |
| 2001 | 6,000 | +20% | 850 | 7.06 |
| 2000 | 5,000 | — | 720 | 6.94 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 1 t USD 1,000
- Exporter rank
- 100 of 102
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 eggplants in Rwanda?
Rwanda produced 83,501 t in 2024, 0.15% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Rwanda rank in the world for production of eggplants?
Rwanda ranked 26th of 98 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 60.6% of the world total.
How has the production of eggplants in Rwanda changed?
It rose by 63% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +14% for the world. The record was 94,292 t in 2021.
What is the yield of eggplants in Rwanda?
8.7 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (83,501 t from 9,578 ha), against a world average of 29.3 t/ha.
Does Rwanda export or import eggplants (aubergines)?
In 2024 Rwanda reported exports of 1 t (USD 1,000) 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.