> 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.

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# 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.

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Production, 2024147 t
World rank64 of 72
10-year change+17%
Record285 t2016

## Papayas in Bhutan, 2007–2024 (tonnes)

## Bhutan compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.00%0.00% in 2014
Yield, t/ha4.9world 31.3 (−84%)
kg per person0.19world 1.80
10-year change+17%world +11%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 62 | [Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/iran/) | 301 | 0.00% |
| 63 | [French Polynesia](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/french-polynesia/) | 229 | 0.00% |
| 64 | **Bhutan** | 147 | 0.00% |
| 65 | [Rwanda](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/rwanda/) | 134 | 0.00% |
| 66 | [Suriname](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/suriname/) | 103 | 0.00% |

[Full ranking of 72 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/)

### Map of world production of papayas

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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

Imports184 t USD 115,000
Importer rank45 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](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/)

## 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

[India](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/india/)[Dominican Republic](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/dominican-republic/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/indonesia/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/brazil/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/mexico/)[Nigeria](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/nigeria/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/china/)[DR Congo](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/dr-congo/)[Peru](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/peru/)[Venezuela](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/venezuela/)[Colombia](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/colombia/)[Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/thailand/)
[All countries producing papayas](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/)

## Other products of Bhutan

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/bhutan/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/bhutan/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/bhutan/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/bhutan/)[Other starchy roots and tubers](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/bhutan/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/bhutan/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/bhutan/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/bhutan/)[Areca nuts](https://husfarm.com/production/areca-nuts/bhutan/)[Chillies and peppers, green](https://husfarm.com/production/chillies-and-peppers-green/bhutan/)[Carrots and turnips](https://husfarm.com/production/carrots/bhutan/)[Pumpkins and squash](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/bhutan/)
[Agricultural production in Bhutan](https://husfarm.com/production/country/bhutan/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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