Other starchy roots and tubers production in Laos
In 2024 Laos produced 5.0 million t of other starchy roots and tubers, the largest total in the world (50.6% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 165%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 140,130 ha, yield 35.3 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 5.0 million t
- World rank
- 1 of 60
- 10-year change
- +165%
- Record
- 5.0 million t
- 2024
Other starchy roots and tubers in Laos, 2009–2024 (tonnes)
Laos compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 50.6%
- 29.6% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 35.3
- world 14.2 (+149%)
- kg per person
- 638
- world 1.20
- 10-year change
- +165%
- world +55%
Position in the world ranking
Map of world production of other starchy roots and tubers
Share of the world total; Laos is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,953,443 | +5.8% | 140,130 | 35.35 |
| 2023 | 4,681,098 | +12% | 135,405 | 34.57 |
| 2022 | 4,198,070 | +8.9% | 129,552 | 32.40 |
| 2021 | 3,853,336 | −1.1% | 122,758 | 31.39 |
| 2020 | 3,895,502 | +9.7% | 128,765 | 30.25 |
| 2019 | 3,552,060 | +1.2% | 118,650 | 29.94 |
| 2018 | 3,511,555 | +38% | 115,915 | 30.29 |
| 2017 | 2,541,525 | −9.1% | 90,440 | 28.10 |
| 2016 | 2,797,185 | +1.1% | 102,830 | 27.20 |
| 2015 | 2,767,190 | +48% | 101,885 | 27.16 |
| 2014 | 1,872,240 | +27% | 81,345 | 23.02 |
| 2013 | 1,477,948 | +12% | 65,995 | 22.39 |
| 2012 | 1,315,750 | +18% | 67,155 | 19.59 |
| 2011 | 1,110,530 | +53% | 58,120 | 19.11 |
| 2010 | 725,925 | +98% | 40,840 | 17.77 |
| 2009 | 367,425 | — | 30,990 | 11.86 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 95 t USD 59,000
- Importer rank
- 45 of 113
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 other starchy roots and tubers in Laos?
Laos produced 5.0 million t in 2024, 50.6% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Laos rank in the world for production of other starchy roots and tubers?
Laos was the world’s largest producer in 2024, ahead of DR Congo.
How has the production of other starchy roots and tubers in Laos changed?
It rose by 165% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +55% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of other starchy roots and tubers in Laos?
35.3 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (5.0 million t from 140,130 ha), against a world average of 14.2 t/ha.
Does Laos export or import edible roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, n.e.c., fresh?
In 2024 Laos reported no exports and imports of 95 t (USD 59,000), 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 Laos is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
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.