Oranges production in Bhutan
In 2024 Bhutan produced 20,830 t of oranges, the 68th largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 50%. The record was 63,609 t in 2011. Area harvested: 1,888 ha, yield 11.0 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 20,830 t
- World rank
- 68 of 116
- 10-year change
- −50%
- Record
- 63,609 t
- 2011
Oranges in Bhutan, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Bhutan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.03%
- 0.06% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 11.0
- world 19.9 (−45%)
- kg per person
- 26.3
- world 8.24
- 10-year change
- −50%
- world −0.2%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | Japan | 28,057 | 0.04% |
| 67 | Guyana | 26,889 | 0.04% |
| 68 | Bhutan | 20,830 | 0.03% |
| 69 | Cyprus | 16,030 | 0.02% |
| 70 | Benin | 15,403 | 0.02% |
Map of world production of oranges
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 | 20,830 | −1.6% | 1,888 | 11.03 |
| 2023 | 21,170 | +15% | 1,820 | 11.63 |
| 2022 | 18,467 | +16% | 2,579 | 7.16 |
| 2021 | 15,966 | −38% | 2,918 | 5.47 |
| 2020 | 25,661 | −6.8% | 3,099 | 8.28 |
| 2019 | 27,529 | +3.8% | 3,469 | 7.94 |
| 2018 | 26,527 | −5.3% | 3,138 | 8.45 |
| 2017 | 28,017 | −33% | 3,121 | 8.98 |
| 2016 | 42,003 | +163% | 4,966 | 8.46 |
| 2015 | 15,977 | −61% | 1,871 | 8.54 |
| 2014 | 41,485 | −15% | 4,940 | 8.40 |
| 2013 | 49,069 | −0.9% | 5,846 | 8.39 |
| 2012 | 49,501 | −22% | 5,909 | 8.38 |
| 2011 | 63,609 | +21% | 7,575 | 8.40 |
| 2010 | 52,621 | +25% | 5,795 | 9.08 |
| 2009 | 42,112 | −9.2% | 4,779 | 8.81 |
| 2008 | 46,385 | −4.4% | 5,853 | 7.92 |
| 2007 | 48,506 | −13% | 6,214 | 7.81 |
| 2006 | 55,558 | +15% | 7,174 | 7.74 |
| 2005 | 48,367 | +52% | 5,209 | 9.29 |
| 2004 | 31,915 | −12% | 4,831 | 6.61 |
| 2003 | 36,300 | −2.7% | 4,917 | 7.38 |
| 2002 | 37,300 | +15% | 5,000 | 7.46 |
| 2001 | 32,428 | +8.1% | 4,500 | 7.21 |
| 2000 | 30,000 | −24% | 4,400 | 6.82 |
| 1999 | 39,330 | −3.1% | 5,546 | 7.09 |
| 1998 | 40,590 | −8.8% | 5,750 | 7.06 |
| 1997 | 44,503 | −4.8% | 6,335 | 7.02 |
| 1996 | 46,724 | −6.7% | 6,684 | 6.99 |
| 1995 | 50,090 | −3.9% | 7,198 | 6.96 |
| 1994 | 52,139 | −10% | 7,526 | 6.93 |
| 1993 | 58,000 | +0.2% | 8,450 | 6.86 |
| 1992 | 57,900 | +0.2% | 8,437 | 6.86 |
| 1991 | 57,800 | +0.2% | 8,463 | 6.83 |
| 1990 | 57,700 | +4.9% | 8,400 | 6.87 |
| 1989 | 55,000 | +1.9% | 8,300 | 6.63 |
| 1988 | 54,000 | +1.7% | 8,000 | 6.75 |
| 1987 | 53,100 | +97% | 8,000 | 6.64 |
| 1986 | 27,000 | +3.8% | 6,500 | 4.15 |
| 1985 | 26,000 | −33% | 6,000 | 4.33 |
| 1984 | 38,672 | +38% | 7,849 | 4.93 |
| 1983 | 28,000 | +4.5% | 6,800 | 4.12 |
| 1982 | 26,800 | +4.7% | 6,500 | 4.12 |
| 1981 | 25,600 | +0.8% | 6,200 | 4.13 |
| 1980 | 25,400 | +0.8% | 6,200 | 4.10 |
| 1979 | 25,200 | +0.8% | 6,150 | 4.10 |
| 1978 | 25,000 | +4.2% | 6,100 | 4.10 |
| 1977 | 24,000 | +2.1% | 5,900 | 4.07 |
| 1976 | 23,500 | +2.2% | 5,800 | 4.05 |
| 1975 | 23,000 | +2.2% | 5,650 | 4.07 |
| 1974 | 22,500 | +2.3% | 5,500 | 4.09 |
| 1973 | 22,000 | +2.3% | 5,400 | 4.07 |
| 1972 | 21,500 | +2.4% | 5,300 | 4.06 |
| 1971 | 21,000 | +2.4% | 5,150 | 4.08 |
| 1970 | 20,500 | +2.5% | 5,000 | 4.10 |
| 1969 | 20,000 | +2.6% | 4,900 | 4.08 |
| 1968 | 19,500 | +2.6% | 4,800 | 4.06 |
| 1967 | 19,000 | +2.7% | 4,650 | 4.09 |
| 1966 | 18,500 | +2.8% | 4,600 | 4.02 |
| 1965 | 18,000 | +2.9% | 4,400 | 4.09 |
| 1964 | 17,500 | +2.9% | 4,300 | 4.07 |
| 1963 | 17,000 | +3.0% | 4,200 | 4.05 |
| 1962 | 16,500 | +3.1% | 4,050 | 4.07 |
| 1961 | 16,000 | — | 3,950 | 4.05 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 15,771 t USD 15.2 m
- Exporter rank
- 28 of 115
- Imports
- 374 t USD 596,000
- Importer rank
- 138 of 180
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 oranges in Bhutan?
Bhutan produced 20,830 t in 2024, 0.03% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Bhutan rank in the world for production of oranges?
Bhutan ranked 68th of 116 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Brazil with 23.3% of the world total.
How has the production of oranges in Bhutan changed?
It fell by 50% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −0.2% for the world. The record was 63,609 t in 2011.
What is the yield of oranges in Bhutan?
11.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (20,830 t from 1,888 ha), against a world average of 19.9 t/ha.
Does Bhutan export or import oranges?
In 2024 Bhutan reported exports of 15,771 t (USD 15.2 m) and imports of 374 t (USD 596,000), 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.