Papayas production in Peru
In 2024 Peru produced 167,729 t of papayas, the 9th largest in the world (1.14% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 13%. The record was 193,923 t in 2004. Area harvested: 12,424 ha, yield 13.5 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 167,729 t
- World rank
- 9 of 72
- 10-year change
- +13%
- Record
- 193,923 t
- 2004
Papayas in Peru, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Peru compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.1%
- 1.1% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 13.5
- world 31.3 (−57%)
- kg per person
- 4.90
- world 1.80
- 10-year change
- +13%
- world +11%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | China | 587,829 | 4.0% |
| 8 | DR Congo | 207,573 | 1.4% |
| 9 | Peru | 167,729 | 1.1% |
| 10 | Venezuela | 167,340 | 1.1% |
| 11 | Colombia | 166,531 | 1.1% |
Map of world production of papayas
Share of the world total; Peru is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 167,729 | −2.2% | 12,424 | 13.50 |
| 2023 | 171,510 | −4.8% | 13,399 | 12.80 |
| 2022 | 180,095 | −5.2% | 13,073 | 13.78 |
| 2021 | 190,069 | +1.0% | 13,490 | 14.09 |
| 2020 | 188,166 | +13% | 13,348 | 14.10 |
| 2019 | 166,180 | −5.6% | 11,729 | 14.17 |
| 2018 | 175,999 | −0.7% | 12,323 | 14.28 |
| 2017 | 177,171 | +4.6% | 12,892 | 13.74 |
| 2016 | 169,437 | +17% | 12,328 | 13.74 |
| 2015 | 144,730 | −2.4% | 11,350 | 12.75 |
| 2014 | 148,280 | −1.0% | 12,488 | 11.87 |
| 2013 | 149,776 | +21% | 11,814 | 12.68 |
| 2012 | 123,834 | −1.6% | 10,049 | 12.32 |
| 2011 | 125,813 | −33% | 9,194 | 13.68 |
| 2010 | 186,806 | +7.4% | 12,972 | 14.40 |
| 2009 | 173,941 | +3.9% | 12,330 | 14.11 |
| 2008 | 167,387 | +6.1% | 11,473 | 14.59 |
| 2007 | 157,771 | −10% | 11,043 | 14.29 |
| 2006 | 175,428 | +2.6% | 11,736 | 14.95 |
| 2005 | 171,055 | −12% | 13,651 | 12.53 |
| 2004 | 193,923 | +2.2% | 13,449 | 14.42 |
| 2003 | 189,793 | +9.9% | 13,584 | 13.97 |
| 2002 | 172,669 | +8.7% | 12,221 | 14.13 |
| 2001 | 158,910 | −0.4% | 11,669 | 13.62 |
| 2000 | 159,622 | −6.6% | 13,228 | 12.07 |
| 1999 | 170,873 | +3.2% | 13,819 | 12.37 |
| 1998 | 165,635 | +14% | 13,891 | 11.92 |
| 1997 | 145,076 | +6.4% | 13,244 | 10.95 |
| 1996 | 136,383 | −2.3% | 12,317 | 11.07 |
| 1995 | 139,548 | +17% | 11,013 | 12.67 |
| 1994 | 119,208 | +5.7% | 9,388 | 12.70 |
| 1993 | 112,775 | +42% | 7,528 | 14.98 |
| 1992 | 79,629 | +3.2% | 5,863 | 13.58 |
| 1991 | 77,146 | +18% | 5,339 | 14.45 |
| 1990 | 65,614 | −25% | 4,283 | 15.32 |
| 1989 | 87,228 | −14% | 5,013 | 17.40 |
| 1988 | 101,564 | +27% | 5,872 | 17.30 |
| 1987 | 79,941 | +19% | 4,604 | 17.36 |
| 1986 | 67,110 | +46% | 3,548 | 18.91 |
| 1985 | 46,067 | +30% | 3,328 | 13.84 |
| 1984 | 35,515 | +10% | 3,452 | 10.29 |
| 1983 | 32,223 | −26% | 2,946 | 10.94 |
| 1982 | 43,753 | +0.6% | 3,287 | 13.31 |
| 1981 | 43,491 | −4.9% | 3,193 | 13.62 |
| 1980 | 45,716 | +6.9% | 3,275 | 13.96 |
| 1979 | 42,784 | −4.6% | 3,320 | 12.89 |
| 1978 | 44,824 | −29% | 3,343 | 13.41 |
| 1977 | 63,468 | −9.8% | 4,534 | 14.00 |
| 1976 | 70,344 | +6.0% | 4,730 | 14.87 |
| 1975 | 66,357 | +9.3% | 4,240 | 15.65 |
| 1974 | 60,738 | +6.9% | 4,130 | 14.71 |
| 1973 | 56,815 | +2.1% | 3,900 | 14.57 |
| 1972 | 55,650 | +0.5% | 3,725 | 14.94 |
| 1971 | 55,394 | −2.6% | 3,827 | 14.47 |
| 1970 | 56,901 | +7.3% | 3,912 | 14.55 |
| 1969 | 53,015 | +31% | 3,690 | 14.37 |
| 1968 | 40,612 | +26% | 2,894 | 14.03 |
| 1967 | 32,330 | +0.5% | 1,932 | 16.73 |
| 1966 | 32,165 | +11% | 1,925 | 16.71 |
| 1965 | 29,000 | +3.6% | 1,780 | 16.29 |
| 1964 | 28,000 | +3.7% | 1,720 | 16.28 |
| 1963 | 27,000 | +3.8% | 1,670 | 16.17 |
| 1962 | 26,000 | +4.0% | 1,620 | 16.05 |
| 1961 | 25,000 | — | 1,580 | 15.82 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 10 t USD 22,000
- Exporter rank
- 50 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 Peru?
Peru produced 167,729 t in 2024, 1.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Peru rank in the world for production of papayas?
Peru ranked 9th of 72 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 36.1% of the world total.
How has the production of papayas in Peru changed?
It rose by 13% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +11% for the world. The record was 193,923 t in 2004.
What is the yield of papayas in Peru?
13.5 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (167,729 t from 12,424 ha), against a world average of 31.3 t/ha.
Does Peru export or import papayas?
In 2024 Peru reported exports of 10 t (USD 22,000) 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.
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.