Groundnuts (peanuts) production in Bhutan
In 2024 Bhutan produced 131 t of groundnuts (peanuts), the 101st largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). The record was 313 t in 2020. Area harvested: 90 ha, yield 1.5 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 131 t
- World rank
- 101 of 107
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 313 t
- 2020
Groundnuts (peanuts) in Bhutan, 2016–2024 (tonnes)
Bhutan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.5
- world 1.8 (−21%)
- kg per person
- 0.17
- world 7.05
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | Georgia | 227 | 0.00% |
| 100 | Malaysia | 135 | 0.00% |
| 101 | Bhutan | 131 | 0.00% |
| 102 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 92 | 0.00% |
| 103 | Honduras | 82 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of groundnuts (peanuts)
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 | 131 | +8.3% | 90 | 1.46 |
| 2023 | 121 | +7.1% | 80 | 1.51 |
| 2022 | 113 | +135% | 70 | 1.61 |
| 2021 | 48 | −85% | 63 | 0.76 |
| 2020 | 313 | +36% | 111 | 2.82 |
| 2019 | 230 | +17% | 153 | 1.50 |
| 2018 | 197 | −20% | 108 | 1.82 |
| 2017 | 246 | +65% | 177 | 1.39 |
| 2016 | 149 | — | 208 | 0.72 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 34 t USD 45,000
- Importer rank
- 115 of 141
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 groundnuts (peanuts) in Bhutan?
Bhutan produced 131 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Bhutan rank in the world for production of groundnuts (peanuts)?
Bhutan ranked 101st of 107 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 34.1% of the world total.
What is the yield of groundnuts (peanuts) in Bhutan?
1.5 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (131 t from 90 ha), against a world average of 1.8 t/ha.
Does Bhutan export or import groundnuts, excluding shelled?
In 2024 Bhutan reported no exports and imports of 34 t (USD 45,000), 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.