Papayas production in Bhutan
In 2024 Bhutan produced 147 t of papayas, the 64th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 17%. The record was 285 t in 2016. Area harvested: 30 ha, yield 4.9 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 147 t
- World rank
- 64 of 72
- 10-year change
- +17%
- Record
- 285 t
- 2016
Papayas in Bhutan, 2007–2024 (tonnes)
Bhutan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 4.9
- world 31.3 (−84%)
- kg per person
- 0.19
- world 1.80
- 10-year change
- +17%
- world +11%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | Iran | 301 | 0.00% |
| 63 | French Polynesia | 229 | 0.00% |
| 64 | Bhutan | 147 | 0.00% |
| 65 | Rwanda | 134 | 0.00% |
| 66 | Suriname | 103 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of papayas
Share of the world total; Bhutan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 147 | +11% | 30 | 4.90 |
| 2023 | 132 | +8.2% | 33 | 4.00 |
| 2022 | 122 | −26% | 32 | 3.81 |
| 2021 | 164 | −20% | 35 | 4.69 |
| 2020 | 206 | −4.6% | 40 | 5.15 |
| 2019 | 216 | −10% | 19 | 11.37 |
| 2018 | 241 | −14% | 13 | 18.54 |
| 2017 | 279 | −2.1% | 11 | 25.36 |
| 2016 | 285 | +32% | 11 | 25.91 |
| 2015 | 216 | +71% | 8 | 27.00 |
| 2014 | 126 | +18% | 5 | 25.20 |
| 2013 | 107 | −30% | 4 | 26.75 |
| 2012 | 153 | −1.3% | 6 | 25.50 |
| 2011 | 155 | +48% | 6 | 25.83 |
| 2010 | 105 | −30% | 4 | 26.25 |
| 2009 | 150 | −8.5% | 6 | 25.00 |
| 2008 | 164 | −21% | 6 | 27.33 |
| 2007 | 207 | — | 8 | 25.88 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 184 t USD 115,000
- Importer rank
- 45 of 107
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 papayas in Bhutan?
Bhutan produced 147 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Bhutan rank in the world for production of papayas?
Bhutan ranked 64th of 72 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 36.1% of the world total.
How has the production of papayas in Bhutan changed?
It rose by 17% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +11% for the world. The record was 285 t in 2016.
What is the yield of papayas in Bhutan?
4.9 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (147 t from 30 ha), against a world average of 31.3 t/ha.
Does Bhutan export or import papayas?
In 2024 Bhutan reported no exports and imports of 184 t (USD 115,000), 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. 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.