Other starchy roots and tubers production in Pakistan
In 2024 Pakistan produced 643,180 t of other starchy roots and tubers, the 3rd largest in the world (6.57% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 126%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 12,214 ha, yield 52.7 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 643,180 t
- World rank
- 3 of 60
- 10-year change
- +126%
- Record
- 643,180 t
- 2024
Other starchy roots and tubers in Pakistan, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Pakistan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 6.6%
- 4.5% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 52.7
- world 14.2 (+270%)
- kg per person
- 2.56
- world 1.20
- 10-year change
- +126%
- world +55%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laos | 4,953,443 | 50.6% |
| 2 | DR Congo | 922,483 | 9.4% |
| 3 | Pakistan | 643,180 | 6.6% |
| 4 | Indonesia | 384,233 | 3.9% |
| 5 | Namibia | 379,322 | 3.9% |
Map of world production of other starchy roots and tubers
Share of the world total; Pakistan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 643,180 | +4.6% | 12,214 | 52.66 |
| 2023 | 614,782 | +16% | 12,552 | 48.98 |
| 2022 | 528,466 | +20% | 11,596 | 45.57 |
| 2021 | 442,223 | +8.2% | 11,585 | 38.17 |
| 2020 | 408,540 | −16% | 10,363 | 39.42 |
| 2019 | 484,424 | +14% | 14,445 | 33.54 |
| 2018 | 423,671 | +43% | 14,142 | 29.96 |
| 2017 | 297,225 | +9.2% | 12,730 | 23.35 |
| 2016 | 272,246 | +1.4% | 12,430 | 21.90 |
| 2015 | 268,492 | −5.8% | 12,493 | 21.49 |
| 2014 | 285,140 | −6.4% | 12,837 | 22.21 |
| 2013 | 304,664 | +21% | 12,927 | 23.57 |
| 2012 | 251,374 | +20% | 12,296 | 20.44 |
| 2011 | 209,017 | +20% | 11,649 | 17.94 |
| 2010 | 174,297 | +6.4% | 10,544 | 16.53 |
| 2009 | 163,849 | +1.5% | 10,138 | 16.16 |
| 2008 | 161,507 | −3.1% | 9,884 | 16.34 |
| 2007 | 166,708 | −2.1% | 10,342 | 16.12 |
| 2006 | 170,225 | +5.2% | 10,581 | 16.09 |
| 2005 | 161,851 | +3.1% | 10,253 | 15.79 |
| 2004 | 157,059 | +2.2% | 9,928 | 15.82 |
| 2003 | 153,730 | −2.0% | 9,836 | 15.63 |
| 2002 | 156,806 | +4.2% | 9,859 | 15.90 |
| 2001 | 150,519 | +1.4% | 9,064 | 16.61 |
| 2000 | 148,389 | −5.9% | 8,827 | 16.81 |
| 1999 | 157,773 | +0.1% | 9,457 | 16.68 |
| 1998 | 157,668 | +4.1% | 9,307 | 16.94 |
| 1997 | 151,414 | −25% | 8,996 | 16.83 |
| 1996 | 201,426 | +8.3% | 11,560 | 17.42 |
| 1995 | 186,059 | +6.1% | 10,840 | 17.16 |
| 1994 | 175,439 | +1.1% | 10,636 | 16.49 |
| 1993 | 173,593 | +6.3% | 10,465 | 16.59 |
| 1992 | 163,330 | +8.8% | 9,985 | 16.36 |
| 1991 | 150,159 | −50% | 9,271 | 16.20 |
| 1990 | 299,557 | +1.3% | 19,072 | 15.71 |
| 1989 | 295,578 | −4.8% | 19,167 | 15.42 |
| 1988 | 310,594 | +5.0% | 19,356 | 16.05 |
| 1987 | 295,709 | +36% | 18,779 | 15.75 |
| 1986 | 216,916 | −5.3% | 15,107 | 14.36 |
| 1985 | 229,120 | −3.1% | 15,310 | 14.97 |
| 1984 | 236,413 | +8.8% | 15,413 | 15.34 |
| 1983 | 217,221 | +12% | 14,049 | 15.46 |
| 1982 | 193,211 | +23% | 13,076 | 14.78 |
| 1981 | 157,531 | −15% | 11,919 | 13.22 |
| 1980 | 186,264 | — | 12,138 | 15.35 |
| 1979 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — | — | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 184 t USD 189,000
- Exporter rank
- 26 of 87
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 Pakistan?
Pakistan produced 643,180 t in 2024, 6.6% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Pakistan rank in the world for production of other starchy roots and tubers?
Pakistan ranked 3rd 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 Pakistan changed?
It rose by 126% 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 Pakistan?
52.7 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (643,180 t from 12,214 ha), against a world average of 14.2 t/ha.
Does Pakistan export or import edible roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, n.e.c., fresh?
In 2024 Pakistan reported exports of 184 t (USD 189,000) and no imports, 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.