Papayas production in Dominican Republic
In 2024 Dominican Republic produced 1.9 million t of papayas, the 2nd largest in the world (13.3% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 176%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 14,229 ha, yield 136.5 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 1.9 million t
- World rank
- 2 of 72
- 10-year change
- +176%
- Record
- 1.9 million t
- 2024
Papayas in Dominican Republic, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Dominican Republic compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 13.3%
- 5.3% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 136.5
- world 31.3 (+336%)
- kg per person
- 170
- world 1.80
- 10-year change
- +176%
- world +11%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 5,292,173 | 36.1% |
| 2 | Dominican Republic | 1,942,660 | 13.3% |
| 3 | Indonesia | 1,206,916 | 8.2% |
| 4 | Brazil | 1,149,300 | 7.8% |
Map of world production of papayas
Share of the world total; Dominican Republic is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,942,660 | +22% | 14,229 | 136.53 |
| 2023 | 1,586,784 | +24% | 11,569 | 137.16 |
| 2022 | 1,281,726 | +11% | 10,022 | 127.89 |
| 2021 | 1,156,667 | +5.7% | 9,612 | 120.34 |
| 2020 | 1,094,495 | −7.0% | 9,173 | 119.32 |
| 2019 | 1,176,453 | +15% | 11,582 | 101.58 |
| 2018 | 1,026,619 | +18% | 10,308 | 99.59 |
| 2017 | 869,306 | +0.7% | 8,972 | 96.89 |
| 2016 | 863,201 | +14% | 8,996 | 95.95 |
| 2015 | 758,106 | +7.6% | 2,700 | 280.78 |
| 2014 | 704,786 | +33% | 2,676 | 263.37 |
| 2013 | 531,601 | +2.1% | 2,470 | 215.22 |
| 2012 | 520,829 | +4.6% | 2,482 | 209.84 |
| 2011 | 497,916 | −0.0% | 2,432 | 204.74 |
| 2010 | 498,071 | −6.4% | 2,280 | 218.45 |
| 2009 | 531,892 | +71% | 1,900 | 279.94 |
| 2008 | 310,856 | −42% | 1,738 | 178.86 |
| 2007 | 531,601 | +2.1% | 2,160 | 246.11 |
| 2006 | 520,829 | +28% | 2,336 | 222.96 |
| 2005 | 408,145 | +40% | 1,695 | 240.79 |
| 2004 | 291,784 | −23% | 1,845 | 158.15 |
| 2003 | 379,467 | −7.4% | 1,800 | 210.82 |
| 2002 | 409,887 | +7.3% | 2,419 | 169.44 |
| 2001 | 381,999 | +80% | 1,298 | 294.30 |
| 2000 | 212,049 | +111% | 1,329 | 159.56 |
| 1999 | 100,484 | +6.2% | 1,314 | 76.47 |
| 1998 | 94,599 | −28% | 1,018 | 92.93 |
| 1997 | 130,764 | +93% | 1,113 | 117.49 |
| 1996 | 67,849 | +23% | 1,801 | 37.67 |
| 1995 | 55,000 | 0.0% | 1,488 | 36.96 |
| 1994 | 55,000 | 0.0% | 1,209 | 45.49 |
| 1993 | 55,000 | 0.0% | 1,284 | 42.83 |
| 1992 | 55,000 | 0.0% | 1,136 | 48.42 |
| 1991 | 55,000 | 0.0% | 976 | 56.35 |
| 1990 | 55,000 | +323% | 2,200 | 25.00 |
| 1989 | 13,000 | −25% | 1,300 | 10.00 |
| 1988 | 17,383 | +25% | 1,700 | 10.23 |
| 1987 | 13,910 | +61% | 1,400 | 9.94 |
| 1986 | 8,640 | +1.9% | 890 | 9.71 |
| 1985 | 8,477 | +2.8% | 880 | 9.63 |
| 1984 | 8,247 | −7.3% | 850 | 9.70 |
| 1983 | 8,900 | +1.1% | 920 | 9.67 |
| 1982 | 8,800 | +3.5% | 920 | 9.57 |
| 1981 | 8,500 | +39% | 880 | 9.66 |
| 1980 | 6,100 | −31% | 660 | 9.24 |
| 1979 | 8,900 | +1.1% | 960 | 9.27 |
| 1978 | 8,800 | +3.5% | 960 | 9.17 |
| 1977 | 8,500 | +1.2% | 910 | 9.34 |
| 1976 | 8,400 | +2.4% | 910 | 9.23 |
| 1975 | 8,200 | +2.5% | 910 | 9.01 |
| 1974 | 8,000 | +2.2% | 900 | 8.89 |
| 1973 | 7,824 | +2.6% | 880 | 8.89 |
| 1972 | 7,626 | +4.8% | 850 | 8.97 |
| 1971 | 7,275 | +8.8% | 820 | 8.87 |
| 1970 | 6,688 | +3.8% | 770 | 8.69 |
| 1969 | 6,446 | +3.0% | 760 | 8.48 |
| 1968 | 6,257 | +3.0% | 750 | 8.34 |
| 1967 | 6,072 | +3.0% | 730 | 8.32 |
| 1966 | 5,897 | +3.1% | 700 | 8.42 |
| 1965 | 5,720 | +2.9% | 700 | 8.17 |
| 1964 | 5,559 | +3.0% | 650 | 8.55 |
| 1963 | 5,395 | +2.8% | 650 | 8.30 |
| 1962 | 5,247 | +2.4% | 650 | 8.07 |
| 1961 | 5,122 | — | 640 | 8.00 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 1,176 t USD 1.1 m
- Exporter rank
- 19 of 70
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 Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic produced 1.9 million t in 2024, 13.3% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Dominican Republic rank in the world for production of papayas?
Dominican Republic ranked 2nd of 72 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 36.1% of the world total.
How has the production of papayas in Dominican Republic changed?
It rose by 176% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +11% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of papayas in Dominican Republic?
136.5 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (1.9 million t from 14,229 ha), against a world average of 31.3 t/ha.
Does Dominican Republic export or import papayas?
In 2024 Dominican Republic reported exports of 1,176 t (USD 1.1 m) 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.