Groundnuts (peanuts) production in Rwanda
In 2024 Rwanda produced 14,394 t of groundnuts (peanuts), the 56th largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 41%. The record was 22,279 t in 2018. Area harvested: 30,663 ha, yield 0.5 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 14,394 t
- World rank
- 56 of 107
- 10-year change
- +41%
- Record
- 22,279 t
- 2018
Groundnuts (peanuts) in Rwanda, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Rwanda compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.03%
- 0.02% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 0.5
- world 1.8 (−75%)
- kg per person
- 1.01
- world 7.05
- 10-year change
- +41%
- world +24%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | Australia | 15,114 | 0.03% |
| 55 | Japan | 14,800 | 0.03% |
| 56 | Rwanda | 14,394 | 0.03% |
| 57 | Paraguay | 14,340 | 0.02% |
| 58 | Tajikistan | 13,835 | 0.02% |
Map of world production of groundnuts (peanuts)
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 | 14,394 | +9.1% | 30,663 | 0.47 |
| 2023 | 13,196 | −16% | 28,936 | 0.46 |
| 2022 | 15,617 | −8.5% | 34,663 | 0.45 |
| 2021 | 17,076 | +4.7% | 37,512 | 0.46 |
| 2020 | 16,304 | −17% | 35,901 | 0.45 |
| 2019 | 19,561 | −12% | 43,920 | 0.45 |
| 2018 | 22,279 | +7.6% | 41,457 | 0.54 |
| 2017 | 20,703 | +84% | 45,512 | 0.45 |
| 2016 | 11,259 | +1.0% | 26,065 | 0.43 |
| 2015 | 11,148 | +9.5% | 26,712 | 0.42 |
| 2014 | 10,181 | −29% | 27,513 | 0.37 |
| 2013 | 14,414 | +24% | 24,160 | 0.60 |
| 2012 | 11,638 | −21% | 20,638 | 0.56 |
| 2011 | 14,756 | +2.7% | 22,846 | 0.65 |
| 2010 | 14,369 | −6.4% | 20,558 | 0.70 |
| 2009 | 15,353 | +34% | 23,048 | 0.67 |
| 2008 | 11,472 | +16% | 20,898 | 0.55 |
| 2007 | 9,921 | +10.0% | 17,000 | 0.58 |
| 2006 | 9,020 | −11% | 16,196 | 0.56 |
| 2005 | 10,099 | −6.4% | 16,011 | 0.63 |
| 2004 | 10,785 | +5.0% | 18,883 | 0.57 |
| 2003 | 10,275 | −1.3% | 16,803 | 0.61 |
| 2002 | 10,414 | +8.1% | 15,900 | 0.65 |
| 2001 | 9,635 | +37% | 14,767 | 0.65 |
| 2000 | 7,032 | +49% | 13,463 | 0.52 |
| 1999 | 4,706 | −3.6% | 7,397 | 0.64 |
| 1998 | 4,882 | −3.3% | 7,045 | 0.69 |
| 1997 | 5,049 | −30% | 9,916 | 0.51 |
| 1996 | 7,220 | −13% | 11,000 | 0.66 |
| 1995 | 8,300 | −49% | 13,000 | 0.64 |
| 1994 | 16,200 | +103% | 28,000 | 0.58 |
| 1993 | 8,000 | +33% | 11,000 | 0.73 |
| 1992 | 6,000 | −14% | 8,500 | 0.71 |
| 1991 | 7,000 | −15% | 10,000 | 0.70 |
| 1990 | 8,276 | −16% | 9,311 | 0.89 |
| 1989 | 9,800 | −35% | 16,400 | 0.60 |
| 1988 | 15,000 | −10% | 20,000 | 0.75 |
| 1987 | 16,670 | −3.1% | 21,800 | 0.76 |
| 1986 | 17,200 | −0.9% | 22,400 | 0.77 |
| 1985 | 17,355 | +15% | 22,600 | 0.77 |
| 1984 | 15,080 | −6.9% | 20,500 | 0.74 |
| 1983 | 16,200 | −14% | 18,200 | 0.89 |
| 1982 | 18,758 | +6.6% | 18,765 | 1.00 |
| 1981 | 17,590 | +13% | 18,974 | 0.93 |
| 1980 | 15,600 | −0.7% | 17,430 | 0.90 |
| 1979 | 15,708 | +10.0% | 16,800 | 0.94 |
| 1978 | 14,283 | −5.1% | 15,673 | 0.91 |
| 1977 | 15,055 | +13% | 15,813 | 0.95 |
| 1976 | 13,318 | −4.6% | 14,517 | 0.92 |
| 1975 | 13,958 | +84% | 14,500 | 0.96 |
| 1974 | 7,567 | −11% | 11,553 | 0.65 |
| 1973 | 8,510 | +6.3% | 9,476 | 0.90 |
| 1972 | 8,007 | +4.2% | 8,897 | 0.90 |
| 1971 | 7,681 | +12% | 8,534 | 0.90 |
| 1970 | 6,869 | +19% | 7,632 | 0.90 |
| 1969 | 5,780 | −40% | 7,225 | 0.80 |
| 1968 | 9,600 | −39% | 14,800 | 0.65 |
| 1967 | 15,750 | +250% | 21,000 | 0.75 |
| 1966 | 4,500 | −10.0% | 6,000 | 0.75 |
| 1965 | 5,000 | +1.3% | 8,551 | 0.58 |
| 1964 | 4,936 | +124% | 11,648 | 0.42 |
| 1963 | 2,208 | +69% | 3,850 | 0.57 |
| 1962 | 1,305 | −29% | 2,300 | 0.57 |
| 1961 | 1,838 | — | 2,380 | 0.77 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 18 t USD 16,000
- Importer rank
- 121 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 Rwanda?
Rwanda produced 14,394 t in 2024, 0.03% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Rwanda rank in the world for production of groundnuts (peanuts)?
Rwanda ranked 56th of 107 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 34.1% of the world total.
How has the production of groundnuts (peanuts) in Rwanda changed?
It rose by 41% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +24% for the world. The record was 22,279 t in 2018.
What is the yield of groundnuts (peanuts) in Rwanda?
0.5 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (14,394 t from 30,663 ha), against a world average of 1.8 t/ha.
Does Rwanda export or import groundnuts, excluding shelled?
In 2024 Rwanda reported no exports and imports of 18 t (USD 16,000), 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.