Papayas production in Panama
In 2024 Panama produced 9,200 t of papayas, the 38th largest in the world (0.06% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 22%. The record was 19,432 t in 2021. Area harvested: 575 ha, yield 16.0 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 9,200 t
- World rank
- 38 of 72
- 10-year change
- +22%
- Record
- 19,432 t
- 2021
Papayas in Panama, 1989–2024 (tonnes)
Panama compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.06%
- 0.06% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 16.0
- world 31.3 (−49%)
- kg per person
- 2.04
- world 1.80
- 10-year change
- +22%
- world +11%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | Paraguay | 10,997 | 0.08% |
| 37 | Jamaica | 9,788 | 0.07% |
| 38 | Panama | 9,200 | 0.06% |
| 39 | Puerto Rico | 7,976 | 0.05% |
| 40 | South Africa | 7,782 | 0.05% |
Map of world production of papayas
Share of the world total; Panama is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,200 | +1.0% | 575 | 16.00 |
| 2023 | 9,110 | +0.8% | 560 | 16.27 |
| 2022 | 9,036 | −53% | 568 | 15.91 |
| 2021 | 19,432 | +23% | 680 | 28.58 |
| 2020 | 15,785 | +24% | 392 | 40.27 |
| 2019 | 12,768 | +58% | 326 | 39.17 |
| 2018 | 8,059 | +2.9% | 206 | 39.12 |
| 2017 | 7,835 | +1.4% | 200 | 39.18 |
| 2016 | 7,726 | +1.4% | 198 | 39.02 |
| 2015 | 7,617 | +1.4% | 196 | 38.86 |
| 2014 | 7,511 | +1.4% | 193 | 38.92 |
| 2013 | 7,406 | +1.4% | 191 | 38.77 |
| 2012 | 7,302 | +1.4% | 188 | 38.84 |
| 2011 | 7,200 | −13% | 183 | 39.34 |
| 2010 | 8,258 | +2.9% | 214 | 38.59 |
| 2009 | 8,028 | +2.9% | 209 | 38.41 |
| 2008 | 7,805 | +2.9% | 204 | 38.26 |
| 2007 | 7,588 | +2.9% | 200 | 37.94 |
| 2006 | 7,377 | +5.8% | 195 | 37.83 |
| 2005 | 6,972 | +2.9% | 186 | 37.48 |
| 2004 | 6,778 | +2.9% | 182 | 37.24 |
| 2003 | 6,590 | +2.9% | 178 | 37.02 |
| 2002 | 6,407 | +2.9% | 180 | 35.59 |
| 2001 | 6,229 | −13% | 169 | 36.86 |
| 2000 | 7,193 | +4.4% | 196 | 36.70 |
| 1999 | 6,889 | +4.4% | 188 | 36.64 |
| 1998 | 6,598 | +4.4% | 180 | 36.66 |
| 1997 | 6,320 | +3.8% | 173 | 36.53 |
| 1996 | 6,086 | +4.4% | 166 | 36.66 |
| 1995 | 5,829 | +4.4% | 159 | 36.66 |
| 1994 | 5,583 | +4.4% | 152 | 36.73 |
| 1993 | 5,348 | +4.4% | 146 | 36.63 |
| 1992 | 5,121 | +4.4% | 140 | 36.58 |
| 1991 | 4,905 | +4.4% | 130 | 37.73 |
| 1990 | 4,698 | −4.1% | 120 | 39.15 |
| 1989 | 4,900 | — | 130 | 37.69 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 2,820 t USD 2.5 m
- Exporter rank
- 14 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 Panama?
Panama produced 9,200 t in 2024, 0.06% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Panama rank in the world for production of papayas?
Panama ranked 38th of 72 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 36.1% of the world total.
How has the production of papayas in Panama changed?
It rose by 22% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +11% for the world. The record was 19,432 t in 2021.
What is the yield of papayas in Panama?
16.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (9,200 t from 575 ha), against a world average of 31.3 t/ha.
Does Panama export or import papayas?
In 2024 Panama reported exports of 2,820 t (USD 2.5 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.