Other starchy roots and tubers production in Maldives
In 1990 Maldives produced 6,300 t of other starchy roots and tubers. Over ten years it grew by 8.6%. The record was 6,500 t in 1987. Area harvested: 1,300 ha, yield 4.8 t/ha.
The 1990 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 1990
- 6,300 t
- World rank
- —
- 10-year change
- +8.6%
- Record
- 6,500 t
- 1987
Other starchy roots and tubers in Maldives, 1961–1990 (tonnes)
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6,300 | −3.1% | 1,300 | 4.85 |
| 1989 | 6,500 | 0.0% | 1,400 | 4.64 |
| 1988 | 6,500 | 0.0% | 1,400 | 4.64 |
| 1987 | 6,500 | +8.3% | 1,400 | 4.64 |
| 1986 | 6,000 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 4.62 |
| 1985 | 6,000 | +1.7% | 1,300 | 4.62 |
| 1984 | 5,900 | +1.7% | 1,300 | 4.54 |
| 1983 | 5,800 | +1.8% | 1,200 | 4.83 |
| 1982 | 5,700 | +1.8% | 1,200 | 4.75 |
| 1981 | 5,600 | −3.4% | 1,200 | 4.67 |
| 1980 | 5,800 | 0.0% | 1,200 | 4.83 |
| 1979 | 5,800 | +5.5% | 1,200 | 4.83 |
| 1978 | 5,500 | +3.8% | 1,200 | 4.58 |
| 1977 | 5,300 | +6.0% | 1,100 | 4.82 |
| 1976 | 5,000 | +4.2% | 1,100 | 4.55 |
| 1975 | 4,800 | +12% | 1,000 | 4.80 |
| 1974 | 4,300 | −2.3% | 900 | 4.78 |
| 1973 | 4,400 | −8.3% | 900 | 4.89 |
| 1972 | 4,800 | +12% | 1,000 | 4.80 |
| 1971 | 4,300 | 0.0% | 900 | 4.78 |
| 1970 | 4,300 | −8.5% | 900 | 4.78 |
| 1969 | 4,700 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 4.70 |
| 1968 | 4,700 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 4.70 |
| 1967 | 4,700 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 4.70 |
| 1966 | 4,700 | +4.4% | 1,000 | 4.70 |
| 1965 | 4,500 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 4.50 |
| 1964 | 4,500 | +4.7% | 1,000 | 4.50 |
| 1963 | 4,300 | 0.0% | 900 | 4.78 |
| 1962 | 4,300 | +7.5% | 900 | 4.78 |
| 1961 | 4,000 | — | 900 | 4.44 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 9 t USD 42,000
- Importer rank
- 79 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
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.

