Papayas production in Mali
In 2024 Mali produced 97,106 t of papayas, the 18th largest in the world (0.66% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 63%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 4,778 ha, yield 20.3 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 97,106 t
- World rank
- 18 of 72
- 10-year change
- +63%
- Record
- 97,106 t
- 2024
Papayas in Mali, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Mali compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.66%
- 0.45% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 20.3
- world 31.3 (−35%)
- kg per person
- 3.97
- world 1.80
- 10-year change
- +63%
- world +11%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Taiwan | 121,479 | 0.83% |
| 17 | Kenya | 100,537 | 0.69% |
| 18 | Mali | 97,106 | 0.66% |
| 19 | Guyana | 89,449 | 0.61% |
| 20 | Guatemala | 87,018 | 0.59% |
Map of world production of papayas
Share of the world total; Mali is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 97,106 | +0.3% | 4,778 | 20.32 |
| 2023 | 96,841 | +9.8% | 4,792 | 20.21 |
| 2022 | 88,196 | +38% | 4,495 | 19.62 |
| 2021 | 64,024 | +11% | 3,202 | 20.00 |
| 2020 | 57,476 | −15% | 3,017 | 19.05 |
| 2019 | 67,319 | 0.0% | 3,005 | 22.40 |
| 2018 | 67,319 | +221% | 3,005 | 22.40 |
| 2017 | 20,980 | −62% | 1,000 | 20.98 |
| 2016 | 54,664 | +4.2% | 2,630 | 20.78 |
| 2015 | 52,468 | −12% | 2,798 | 18.75 |
| 2014 | 59,754 | +37% | 3,080 | 19.40 |
| 2013 | 43,690 | +25% | 2,415 | 18.09 |
| 2012 | 35,000 | +6.1% | 1,900 | 18.42 |
| 2011 | 33,000 | +2.0% | 1,400 | 23.57 |
| 2010 | 32,356 | +9.5% | 1,300 | 24.89 |
| 2009 | 29,545 | −4.7% | 1,381 | 21.39 |
| 2008 | 31,000 | +0.7% | 1,700 | 18.24 |
| 2007 | 30,788 | +8.9% | 1,401 | 21.98 |
| 2006 | 28,270 | −4.1% | 657 | 43.03 |
| 2005 | 29,475 | −0.2% | 1,496 | 19.70 |
| 2004 | 29,525 | +1.1% | 1,421 | 20.78 |
| 2003 | 29,190 | +0.7% | 1,399 | 20.86 |
| 2002 | 29,000 | +2.6% | 1,450 | 20.00 |
| 2001 | 28,260 | +1.3% | 1,348 | 20.96 |
| 2000 | 27,899 | −0.4% | 1,334 | 20.91 |
| 1999 | 28,000 | +4.1% | 1,400 | 20.00 |
| 1998 | 26,897 | +2.6% | 1,293 | 20.80 |
| 1997 | 26,225 | +0.9% | 1,262 | 20.78 |
| 1996 | 26,000 | +5.3% | 1,300 | 20.00 |
| 1995 | 24,702 | +2.9% | 1,193 | 20.71 |
| 1994 | 24,000 | +9.1% | 1,200 | 20.00 |
| 1993 | 22,000 | +3.5% | 1,100 | 20.00 |
| 1992 | 21,258 | +3.0% | 1,033 | 20.58 |
| 1991 | 20,631 | +3.2% | 1,005 | 20.53 |
| 1990 | 20,000 | +25% | 1,000 | 20.00 |
| 1989 | 16,000 | 0.0% | 800 | 20.00 |
| 1988 | 16,000 | 0.0% | 800 | 20.00 |
| 1987 | 16,000 | 0.0% | 800 | 20.00 |
| 1986 | 16,000 | 0.0% | 800 | 20.00 |
| 1985 | 16,000 | 0.0% | 800 | 20.00 |
| 1984 | 16,000 | 0.0% | 800 | 20.00 |
| 1983 | 16,000 | +14% | 800 | 20.00 |
| 1982 | 14,000 | 0.0% | 700 | 20.00 |
| 1981 | 14,000 | +17% | 700 | 20.00 |
| 1980 | 12,000 | 0.0% | 600 | 20.00 |
| 1979 | 12,000 | +20% | 600 | 20.00 |
| 1978 | 10,000 | 0.0% | 500 | 20.00 |
| 1977 | 10,000 | 0.0% | 500 | 20.00 |
| 1976 | 10,000 | 0.0% | 500 | 20.00 |
| 1975 | 10,000 | 0.0% | 500 | 20.00 |
| 1974 | 10,000 | +25% | 500 | 20.00 |
| 1973 | 8,000 | 0.0% | 400 | 20.00 |
| 1972 | 8,000 | 0.0% | 400 | 20.00 |
| 1971 | 8,000 | +14% | 400 | 20.00 |
| 1970 | 7,000 | 0.0% | 350 | 20.00 |
| 1969 | 7,000 | 0.0% | 350 | 20.00 |
| 1968 | 7,000 | 0.0% | 350 | 20.00 |
| 1967 | 7,000 | +17% | 350 | 20.00 |
| 1966 | 6,000 | 0.0% | 300 | 20.00 |
| 1965 | 6,000 | +20% | 300 | 20.00 |
| 1964 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 250 | 20.00 |
| 1963 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 250 | 20.00 |
| 1962 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 250 | 20.00 |
| 1961 | 5,000 | — | 250 | 20.00 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 82 t USD 9,000
- Importer rank
- 57 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 Mali?
Mali produced 97,106 t in 2024, 0.66% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Mali rank in the world for production of papayas?
Mali ranked 18th of 72 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 36.1% of the world total.
How has the production of papayas in Mali changed?
It rose by 63% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +11% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of papayas in Mali?
20.3 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (97,106 t from 4,778 ha), against a world average of 31.3 t/ha.
Does Mali export or import papayas?
In 2024 Mali reported no exports and imports of 82 t (USD 9,000), 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.