Papayas production in Vietnam
In 2024 Vietnam produced 134,967 t of papayas, the 15th largest in the world (0.92% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 115%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 9,577 ha, yield 14.1 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 134,967 t
- World rank
- 15 of 72
- 10-year change
- +115%
- Record
- 134,967 t
- 2024
Papayas in Vietnam, 1991–2024 (tonnes)
Vietnam compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.92%
- 0.48% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 14.1
- world 31.3 (−55%)
- kg per person
- 1.34
- world 1.80
- 10-year change
- +115%
- world +11%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Philippines | 149,214 | 1.0% |
| 14 | Bangladesh | 146,157 | 1.00% |
| 15 | Vietnam | 134,967 | 0.92% |
| 16 | Taiwan | 121,479 | 0.83% |
| 17 | Kenya | 100,537 | 0.69% |
Map of world production of papayas
Share of the world total; Vietnam is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 134,967 | +1.9% | 9,577 | 14.09 |
| 2023 | 132,441 | +6.9% | 9,335 | 14.19 |
| 2022 | 123,947 | +7.4% | 8,715 | 14.22 |
| 2021 | 115,449 | +0.8% | 8,235 | 14.02 |
| 2020 | 114,585 | +5.1% | 8,051 | 14.23 |
| 2019 | 109,068 | +17% | 7,892 | 13.82 |
| 2018 | 92,914 | +8.6% | 7,678 | 12.10 |
| 2017 | 85,564 | +9.1% | 6,869 | 12.46 |
| 2016 | 78,395 | +11% | 6,215 | 12.61 |
| 2015 | 70,377 | +12% | 5,647 | 12.46 |
| 2014 | 62,863 | +13% | 5,106 | 12.31 |
| 2013 | 55,796 | +14% | 4,589 | 12.16 |
| 2012 | 49,134 | +14% | 4,093 | 12.00 |
| 2011 | 42,987 | +13% | 3,628 | 11.85 |
| 2010 | 37,925 | +14% | 3,243 | 11.69 |
| 2009 | 33,255 | +4.2% | 2,867 | 11.60 |
| 2008 | 31,918 | +14% | 2,517 | 12.68 |
| 2007 | 27,944 | +13% | 2,208 | 12.66 |
| 2006 | 24,635 | +15% | 1,950 | 12.63 |
| 2005 | 21,504 | +19% | 1,707 | 12.60 |
| 2004 | 18,028 | +20% | 1,432 | 12.59 |
| 2003 | 15,078 | +18% | 1,199 | 12.58 |
| 2002 | 12,737 | +17% | 1,015 | 12.55 |
| 2001 | 10,908 | +16% | 871 | 12.52 |
| 2000 | 9,395 | +17% | 752 | 12.49 |
| 1999 | 8,010 | +119% | 643 | 12.46 |
| 1998 | 3,652 | −38% | 294 | 12.42 |
| 1997 | 5,884 | +16% | 476 | 12.36 |
| 1996 | 5,068 | +20% | 411 | 12.33 |
| 1995 | 4,240 | +25% | 346 | 12.25 |
| 1994 | 3,403 | +28% | 279 | 12.20 |
| 1993 | 2,653 | +20% | 218 | 12.17 |
| 1992 | 2,218 | −26% | 183 | 12.12 |
| 1991 | 3,000 | — | 250 | 12.00 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 13 t USD 27,000
- Exporter rank
- 49 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 Vietnam?
Vietnam produced 134,967 t in 2024, 0.92% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Vietnam rank in the world for production of papayas?
Vietnam ranked 15th of 72 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 36.1% of the world total.
How has the production of papayas in Vietnam changed?
It rose by 115% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +11% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of papayas in Vietnam?
14.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (134,967 t from 9,577 ha), against a world average of 31.3 t/ha.
Does Vietnam export or import papayas?
In 2024 Vietnam reported exports of 13 t (USD 27,000) 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.
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.