Onions, dry production in Sao Tome and Principe
In 2024 Sao Tome and Principe produced 360 t of onions, dry, the 134th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). The record was 368 t in 2016. Area harvested: 34 ha, yield 10.6 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 360 t
- World rank
- 134 of 139
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 368 t
- 2016
Onions, dry in Sao Tome and Principe, 2016–2024 (tonnes)
Sao Tome and Principe compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- Yield, t/ha
- 10.6
- world 18.9 (−44%)
- kg per person
- 1.53
- world 13.3
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 132 | Barbados | 696 | 0.00% |
| 133 | Congo | 629 | 0.00% |
| 134 | Sao Tome and Principe | 360 | 0.00% |
| 135 | Bhutan | 196 | 0.00% |
| 136 | Estonia | 130 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of onions, dry
Share of the world total; Sao Tome and Principe is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 360 | 0.0% | 34 | 10.59 |
| 2023 | 360 | 0.0% | 35 | 10.29 |
| 2022 | 360 | 0.0% | 35 | 10.29 |
| 2021 | 360 | 0.0% | 35 | 10.29 |
| 2020 | 360 | −0.3% | 35 | 10.29 |
| 2019 | 361 | 0.0% | 35 | 10.31 |
| 2018 | 361 | +2.3% | 36 | 10.03 |
| 2017 | 353 | −4.1% | 35 | 10.09 |
| 2016 | 368 | — | 37 | 9.95 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 490 t USD 364,000
- Importer rank
- 147 of 165
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 onions, dry in Sao Tome and Principe?
Sao Tome and Principe produced 360 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Sao Tome and Principe rank in the world for production of onions, dry?
Sao Tome and Principe ranked 134th of 139 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 22.4% of the world total.
What is the yield of onions, dry in Sao Tome and Principe?
10.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (360 t from 34 ha), against a world average of 18.9 t/ha.
Does Sao Tome and Principe export or import onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated)?
In 2024 Sao Tome and Principe reported no exports and imports of 490 t (USD 364,000), 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; the 2024 figure for Sao Tome and Principe is imputed 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.