Other starchy roots and tubers production in Nepal
In 2024 Nepal produced 153,475 t of other starchy roots and tubers, the 10th largest in the world (1.57% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 0.7%. The record was 163,693 t in 2015. Area harvested: 29,539 ha, yield 5.2 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 153,475 t
- World rank
- 10 of 60
- 10-year change
- −0.7%
- Record
- 163,693 t
- 2015
Other starchy roots and tubers in Nepal, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Nepal compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.6%
- 2.4% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 5.2
- world 14.2 (−63%)
- kg per person
- 5.18
- world 1.20
- 10-year change
- −0.7%
- world +55%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Peru | 276,425 | 2.8% |
| 9 | Mexico | 183,964 | 1.9% |
| 10 | Nepal | 153,475 | 1.6% |
| 11 | Colombia | 129,129 | 1.3% |
| 12 | Botswana | 106,245 | 1.1% |
Map of world production of other starchy roots and tubers
Share of the world total; Nepal is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 153,475 | −0.0% | 29,539 | 5.20 |
| 2023 | 153,528 | −0.0% | 29,586 | 5.19 |
| 2022 | 153,598 | −0.2% | 29,637 | 5.18 |
| 2021 | 153,917 | +0.8% | 29,750 | 5.17 |
| 2020 | 152,764 | −0.5% | 29,589 | 5.16 |
| 2019 | 153,524 | −0.6% | 29,766 | 5.16 |
| 2018 | 154,506 | −0.8% | 29,979 | 5.15 |
| 2017 | 155,797 | −1.3% | 30,271 | 5.15 |
| 2016 | 157,770 | −3.6% | 30,679 | 5.14 |
| 2015 | 163,693 | +5.9% | 31,886 | 5.13 |
| 2014 | 154,618 | −0.2% | 30,152 | 5.13 |
| 2013 | 155,000 | −0.6% | 30,000 | 5.17 |
| 2012 | 156,000 | −1.3% | 30,000 | 5.20 |
| 2011 | 158,000 | +0.5% | 31,000 | 5.10 |
| 2010 | 157,169 | +1.4% | 31,124 | 5.05 |
| 2009 | 155,000 | +15% | 31,000 | 5.00 |
| 2008 | 135,000 | +0.7% | 27,000 | 5.00 |
| 2007 | 134,000 | +3.1% | 26,800 | 5.00 |
| 2006 | 130,000 | +2.0% | 26,000 | 5.00 |
| 2005 | 127,500 | +2.0% | 25,500 | 5.00 |
| 2004 | 125,000 | 0.0% | 25,000 | 5.00 |
| 2003 | 125,000 | +4.2% | 25,000 | 5.00 |
| 2002 | 120,000 | +14% | 24,000 | 5.00 |
| 2001 | 105,000 | +2.0% | 21,000 | 5.00 |
| 2000 | 102,934 | +1.8% | 20,567 | 5.00 |
| 1999 | 101,135 | +1.1% | 20,214 | 5.00 |
| 1998 | 100,000 | −2.7% | 20,000 | 5.00 |
| 1997 | 102,755 | −2.1% | 20,550 | 5.00 |
| 1996 | 105,000 | −4.5% | 21,000 | 5.00 |
| 1995 | 110,000 | −8.3% | 22,000 | 5.00 |
| 1994 | 120,000 | −7.7% | 24,000 | 5.00 |
| 1993 | 130,000 | −7.8% | 26,000 | 5.00 |
| 1992 | 141,000 | 0.0% | 28,000 | 5.04 |
| 1991 | 141,000 | −1.4% | 28,300 | 4.98 |
| 1990 | 143,000 | 0.0% | 28,700 | 4.98 |
| 1989 | 143,000 | 0.0% | 28,600 | 5.00 |
| 1988 | 143,000 | 0.0% | 28,700 | 4.98 |
| 1987 | 143,000 | −2.1% | 28,600 | 5.00 |
| 1986 | 146,000 | +4.3% | 28,200 | 5.18 |
| 1985 | 140,000 | −2.1% | 27,000 | 5.19 |
| 1984 | 143,000 | +81% | 27,000 | 5.30 |
| 1983 | 79,000 | +9.7% | 15,000 | 5.27 |
| 1982 | 72,000 | +1.4% | 13,700 | 5.26 |
| 1981 | 71,000 | +1.4% | 13,600 | 5.22 |
| 1980 | 70,000 | +1.4% | 13,500 | 5.19 |
| 1979 | 69,000 | +1.5% | 13,400 | 5.15 |
| 1978 | 68,000 | +1.5% | 13,200 | 5.15 |
| 1977 | 67,000 | +1.5% | 13,100 | 5.11 |
| 1976 | 66,000 | +1.5% | 13,000 | 5.08 |
| 1975 | 65,000 | +1.6% | 12,700 | 5.12 |
| 1974 | 64,000 | +1.6% | 12,500 | 5.12 |
| 1973 | 63,000 | +1.6% | 12,300 | 5.12 |
| 1972 | 62,000 | +3.3% | 12,200 | 5.08 |
| 1971 | 60,000 | +3.4% | 11,800 | 5.08 |
| 1970 | 58,000 | +3.6% | 11,500 | 5.04 |
| 1969 | 56,000 | +3.7% | 11,000 | 5.09 |
| 1968 | 54,000 | +3.8% | 10,800 | 5.00 |
| 1967 | 52,000 | +4.0% | 10,400 | 5.00 |
| 1966 | 50,000 | +4.2% | 10,000 | 5.00 |
| 1965 | 48,000 | +4.3% | 9,600 | 5.00 |
| 1964 | 46,000 | +4.5% | 9,200 | 5.00 |
| 1963 | 44,000 | +4.8% | 8,800 | 5.00 |
| 1962 | 42,000 | +5.0% | 8,400 | 5.00 |
| 1961 | 40,000 | — | 8,000 | 5.00 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 1 t USD 2,000
- Importer rank
- 112 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 Nepal?
Nepal produced 153,475 t in 2024, 1.6% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Nepal rank in the world for production of other starchy roots and tubers?
Nepal ranked 10th of 60 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Laos with 50.6% of the world total.
How has the production of other starchy roots and tubers in Nepal changed?
It fell by 0.7% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +55% for the world. The record was 163,693 t in 2015.
What is the yield of other starchy roots and tubers in Nepal?
5.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (153,475 t from 29,539 ha), against a world average of 14.2 t/ha.
Does Nepal export or import edible roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, n.e.c., fresh?
In 2024 Nepal reported no exports and imports of 1 t (USD 2,000), 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 Nepal 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.