Other starchy roots and tubers production in Samoa
In 2024 Samoa produced 3,014 t of other starchy roots and tubers, the 45th largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 0.2%. The record was 3,029 t in 2002. Area harvested: 399 ha, yield 7.6 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 3,014 t
- World rank
- 45 of 60
- 10-year change
- +0.2%
- Record
- 3,029 t
- 2002
Other starchy roots and tubers in Samoa, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Samoa compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.03%
- 0.05% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 7.6
- world 14.2 (−47%)
- kg per person
- 13.8
- world 1.20
- 10-year change
- +0.2%
- world +55%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | Dominica | 4,589 | 0.05% |
| 44 | Fiji | 4,030 | 0.04% |
| 45 | Samoa | 3,014 | 0.03% |
| 46 | Tonga | 2,462 | 0.03% |
| 47 | Tanzania | 2,221 | 0.02% |
Map of world production of other starchy roots and tubers
Share of the world total; Samoa is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,014 | +0.0% | 399 | 7.55 |
| 2023 | 3,013 | 0.0% | 399 | 7.55 |
| 2022 | 3,013 | −0.1% | 399 | 7.55 |
| 2021 | 3,015 | +0.1% | 399 | 7.56 |
| 2020 | 3,013 | −0.0% | 399 | 7.55 |
| 2019 | 3,014 | −0.1% | 400 | 7.54 |
| 2018 | 3,016 | 0.0% | 400 | 7.54 |
| 2017 | 3,016 | +0.1% | 401 | 7.52 |
| 2016 | 3,014 | +0.1% | 401 | 7.52 |
| 2015 | 3,010 | +0.1% | 400 | 7.53 |
| 2014 | 3,007 | +0.2% | 401 | 7.50 |
| 2013 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 400 | 7.50 |
| 2012 | 3,000 | +0.4% | 400 | 7.50 |
| 2011 | 2,989 | 0.0% | 399 | 7.49 |
| 2010 | 2,989 | 0.0% | 399 | 7.49 |
| 2009 | 2,989 | −0.0% | 400 | 7.47 |
| 2008 | 2,990 | −0.0% | 400 | 7.48 |
| 2007 | 2,991 | −0.0% | 400 | 7.48 |
| 2006 | 2,992 | 0.0% | 400 | 7.48 |
| 2005 | 2,992 | −0.0% | 401 | 7.46 |
| 2004 | 2,993 | +0.0% | 401 | 7.46 |
| 2003 | 2,992 | −1.2% | 401 | 7.46 |
| 2002 | 3,029 | +0.2% | 407 | 7.44 |
| 2001 | 3,022 | +0.3% | 407 | 7.43 |
| 2000 | 3,012 | +0.4% | 406 | 7.42 |
| 1999 | 3,000 | +0.4% | 406 | 7.39 |
| 1998 | 2,987 | +0.5% | 405 | 7.38 |
| 1997 | 2,972 | −0.9% | 403 | 7.37 |
| 1996 | 3,000 | +2.9% | 408 | 7.35 |
| 1995 | 2,916 | +1.6% | 397 | 7.35 |
| 1994 | 2,871 | +2.5% | 392 | 7.32 |
| 1993 | 2,800 | +3.7% | 383 | 7.31 |
| 1992 | 2,700 | −3.6% | 370 | 7.30 |
| 1991 | 2,800 | −3.4% | 385 | 7.27 |
| 1990 | 2,900 | −3.3% | 446 | 6.50 |
| 1989 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 450 | 6.67 |
| 1988 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 450 | 6.67 |
| 1987 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 450 | 6.67 |
| 1986 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 450 | 6.67 |
| 1985 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 450 | 6.67 |
| 1984 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 450 | 6.67 |
| 1983 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 450 | 6.67 |
| 1982 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 450 | 6.67 |
| 1981 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 450 | 6.67 |
| 1980 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 450 | 6.67 |
| 1979 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 450 | 6.67 |
| 1978 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 450 | 6.67 |
| 1977 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 450 | 6.67 |
| 1976 | 3,000 | +11% | 450 | 6.67 |
| 1975 | 2,700 | +13% | 400 | 6.75 |
| 1974 | 2,400 | +9.1% | 370 | 6.49 |
| 1973 | 2,200 | +4.8% | 330 | 6.67 |
| 1972 | 2,100 | +11% | 320 | 6.56 |
| 1971 | 1,900 | +8.6% | 300 | 6.33 |
| 1970 | 1,750 | +9.4% | 280 | 6.25 |
| 1969 | 1,600 | +6.7% | 260 | 6.15 |
| 1968 | 1,500 | +15% | 240 | 6.25 |
| 1967 | 1,300 | +4.0% | 200 | 6.50 |
| 1966 | 1,250 | +4.2% | 190 | 6.58 |
| 1965 | 1,200 | +4.3% | 180 | 6.67 |
| 1964 | 1,150 | +4.5% | 170 | 6.76 |
| 1963 | 1,100 | +10% | 160 | 6.88 |
| 1962 | 1,000 | +25% | 150 | 6.67 |
| 1961 | 800 | — | 120 | 6.67 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 10 t USD 3,000
- Exporter rank
- 70 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 Samoa?
Samoa produced 3,014 t in 2024, 0.03% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Samoa rank in the world for production of other starchy roots and tubers?
Samoa ranked 45th 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 Samoa changed?
It rose by 0.2% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +55% for the world. The record was 3,029 t in 2002.
What is the yield of other starchy roots and tubers in Samoa?
7.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (3,014 t from 399 ha), against a world average of 14.2 t/ha.
Does Samoa export or import edible roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, n.e.c., fresh?
In 2024 Samoa reported exports of 10 t (USD 3,000) 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; the 2024 figure for Samoa 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.