Papayas production in Egypt
In 2024 Egypt produced 400 t of papayas, the 60th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 55 ha, yield 7.3 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 400 t
- World rank
- 60 of 72
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 400 t
- 2024
Papayas in Egypt, 2023–2024 (tonnes)
Egypt compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- Yield, t/ha
- 7.3
- world 31.3 (−77%)
- kg per person
- 0.00
- world 1.80
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | Bahamas | 596 | 0.00% |
| 59 | Cook Islands | 581 | 0.00% |
| 60 | Egypt | 400 | 0.00% |
| 61 | Honduras | 323 | 0.00% |
| 62 | Iran | 301 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of papayas
Share of the world total; Egypt is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 400 | +264% | 55 | 7.27 |
| 2023 | 110 | — | 15 | 7.33 |
Questions and answers
What is the production of papayas in Egypt?
Egypt produced 400 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Egypt rank in the world for production of papayas?
Egypt ranked 60th of 72 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 36.1% of the world total.
What is the yield of papayas in Egypt?
7.3 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (400 t from 55 ha), against a world average of 31.3 t/ha.
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 Egypt is estimated 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.

