Papayas production in Thailand
In 2024 Thailand produced 161,769 t of papayas, the 12th largest in the world (1.10% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 2.7%. The record was 366,828 t in 2000. Area harvested: 4,056 ha, yield 39.9 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 161,769 t
- World rank
- 12 of 72
- 10-year change
- +2.7%
- Record
- 366,828 t
- 2000
Papayas in Thailand, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Thailand compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.1%
- 1.2% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 39.9
- world 31.3 (+27%)
- kg per person
- 2.26
- world 1.80
- 10-year change
- +2.7%
- world +11%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Venezuela | 167,340 | 1.1% |
| 11 | Colombia | 166,531 | 1.1% |
| 12 | Thailand | 161,769 | 1.1% |
| 13 | Philippines | 149,214 | 1.0% |
| 14 | Bangladesh | 146,157 | 1.00% |
Map of world production of papayas
Share of the world total; Thailand is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 161,769 | −0.2% | 4,056 | 39.88 |
| 2023 | 162,075 | +0.7% | 4,060 | 39.92 |
| 2022 | 161,011 | −0.7% | 4,037 | 39.88 |
| 2021 | 162,220 | −0.5% | 4,071 | 39.85 |
| 2020 | 162,995 | +3.3% | 4,071 | 40.04 |
| 2019 | 157,817 | −4.8% | 3,969 | 39.76 |
| 2018 | 165,847 | +0.3% | 4,172 | 39.75 |
| 2017 | 165,322 | −0.1% | 4,073 | 40.59 |
| 2016 | 165,540 | −0.7% | 4,156 | 39.83 |
| 2015 | 166,679 | +5.8% | 4,287 | 38.88 |
| 2014 | 157,571 | −7.2% | 4,320 | 36.47 |
| 2013 | 169,732 | −18% | 4,320 | 39.29 |
| 2012 | 206,475 | +0.2% | 6,703 | 30.80 |
| 2011 | 206,115 | −2.6% | 8,539 | 24.14 |
| 2010 | 211,594 | +2.3% | 12,366 | 17.11 |
| 2009 | 206,762 | +2.8% | 12,140 | 17.03 |
| 2008 | 201,099 | +2.9% | 11,876 | 16.93 |
| 2007 | 195,377 | +45% | 11,609 | 16.83 |
| 2006 | 134,443 | −37% | 8,171 | 16.45 |
| 2005 | 212,056 | −24% | 12,468 | 17.01 |
| 2004 | 277,923 | −10% | 16,077 | 17.29 |
| 2003 | 309,003 | −12% | 17,436 | 17.72 |
| 2002 | 351,693 | +21% | 18,966 | 18.54 |
| 2001 | 290,854 | −21% | 16,327 | 17.81 |
| 2000 | 366,828 | +11% | 20,228 | 18.13 |
| 1999 | 330,000 | +8.2% | 21,000 | 15.71 |
| 1998 | 305,000 | +5.2% | 19,500 | 15.64 |
| 1997 | 290,000 | +12% | 18,500 | 15.68 |
| 1996 | 260,000 | +18% | 17,500 | 14.86 |
| 1995 | 220,000 | +16% | 16,000 | 13.75 |
| 1994 | 190,000 | +27% | 15,000 | 12.67 |
| 1993 | 150,000 | +25% | 12,000 | 12.50 |
| 1992 | 120,000 | +4.3% | 9,935 | 12.08 |
| 1991 | 115,000 | +15% | 10,167 | 11.31 |
| 1990 | 100,000 | 0.0% | 8,341 | 11.99 |
| 1989 | 100,000 | 0.0% | 8,700 | 11.49 |
| 1988 | 100,000 | 0.0% | 8,700 | 11.49 |
| 1987 | 100,000 | 0.0% | 8,700 | 11.49 |
| 1986 | 100,000 | 0.0% | 8,700 | 11.49 |
| 1985 | 100,000 | 0.0% | 8,700 | 11.49 |
| 1984 | 100,000 | 0.0% | 8,700 | 11.49 |
| 1983 | 100,000 | +16% | 8,700 | 11.49 |
| 1982 | 86,000 | 0.0% | 7,800 | 11.03 |
| 1981 | 86,000 | 0.0% | 7,800 | 11.03 |
| 1980 | 86,000 | 0.0% | 7,800 | 11.03 |
| 1979 | 86,000 | 0.0% | 7,800 | 11.03 |
| 1978 | 86,000 | 0.0% | 7,800 | 11.03 |
| 1977 | 86,000 | 0.0% | 7,800 | 11.03 |
| 1976 | 86,000 | 0.0% | 7,800 | 11.03 |
| 1975 | 86,000 | 0.0% | 7,800 | 11.03 |
| 1974 | 86,000 | 0.0% | 7,800 | 11.03 |
| 1973 | 86,000 | +32% | 7,800 | 11.03 |
| 1972 | 65,000 | 0.0% | 6,600 | 9.85 |
| 1971 | 65,000 | 0.0% | 6,600 | 9.85 |
| 1970 | 65,000 | 0.0% | 6,600 | 9.85 |
| 1969 | 65,000 | 0.0% | 6,600 | 9.85 |
| 1968 | 65,000 | 0.0% | 6,600 | 9.85 |
| 1967 | 65,000 | 0.0% | 6,600 | 9.85 |
| 1966 | 65,000 | 0.0% | 6,600 | 9.85 |
| 1965 | 65,000 | 0.0% | 6,600 | 9.85 |
| 1964 | 65,000 | 0.0% | 6,600 | 9.85 |
| 1963 | 65,000 | 0.0% | 6,600 | 9.85 |
| 1962 | 65,000 | 0.0% | 6,600 | 9.85 |
| 1961 | 65,000 | — | 6,600 | 9.85 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 4,429 t USD 9.0 m
- Exporter rank
- 12 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 Thailand?
Thailand produced 161,769 t in 2024, 1.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Thailand rank in the world for production of papayas?
Thailand ranked 12th of 72 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 36.1% of the world total.
How has the production of papayas in Thailand changed?
It rose by 2.7% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +11% for the world. The record was 366,828 t in 2000.
What is the yield of papayas in Thailand?
39.9 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (161,769 t from 4,056 ha), against a world average of 31.3 t/ha.
Does Thailand export or import papayas?
In 2024 Thailand reported exports of 4,429 t (USD 9.0 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; the 2024 figure for Thailand 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.