Pineapples production in Rwanda
In 2024 Rwanda produced 22,428 t of pineapples, the 47th largest in the world (0.08% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 116%. The record was 36,372 t in 2019. Area harvested: 5,730 ha, yield 3.9 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 22,428 t
- World rank
- 47 of 85
- 10-year change
- +116%
- Record
- 36,372 t
- 2019
Pineapples in Rwanda, 2000–2024 (tonnes)
Rwanda compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.08%
- 0.04% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 3.9
- world 27.8 (−86%)
- kg per person
- 1.57
- world 3.60
- 10-year change
- +116%
- world +16%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | Cuba | 23,873 | 0.08% |
| 46 | Papua New Guinea | 23,680 | 0.08% |
| 47 | Rwanda | 22,428 | 0.08% |
| 48 | Central African Republic | 15,861 | 0.05% |
| 49 | Fiji | 11,863 | 0.04% |
Map of world production of pineapples
Share of the world total; Rwanda is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22,428 | −3.9% | 5,730 | 3.91 |
| 2023 | 23,341 | +12% | 4,020 | 5.81 |
| 2022 | 20,917 | +0.6% | 3,184 | 6.57 |
| 2021 | 20,787 | +17% | 3,319 | 6.26 |
| 2020 | 17,829 | −51% | 3,579 | 4.98 |
| 2019 | 36,372 | +104% | 5,434 | 6.69 |
| 2018 | 17,788 | −7.5% | 4,382 | 4.06 |
| 2017 | 19,236 | +72% | 2,382 | 8.08 |
| 2016 | 11,167 | −28% | 3,027 | 3.69 |
| 2015 | 15,410 | +48% | 2,985 | 5.16 |
| 2014 | 10,390 | −32% | 2,000 | 5.20 |
| 2013 | 15,257 | −3.9% | 2,905 | 5.25 |
| 2012 | 15,883 | −0.8% | 3,055 | 5.20 |
| 2011 | 16,012 | −4.6% | 3,125 | 5.12 |
| 2010 | 16,783 | +0.6% | 3,311 | 5.07 |
| 2009 | 16,677 | −8.4% | 3,338 | 5.00 |
| 2008 | 18,208 | +7.1% | 3,685 | 4.94 |
| 2007 | 17,000 | +6.3% | 3,491 | 4.87 |
| 2006 | 16,000 | +6.7% | 3,325 | 4.81 |
| 2005 | 15,000 | +7.1% | 3,146 | 4.77 |
| 2004 | 14,000 | +7.7% | 2,955 | 4.74 |
| 2003 | 13,000 | +8.3% | 2,770 | 4.69 |
| 2002 | 12,000 | +20% | 2,574 | 4.66 |
| 2001 | 10,000 | +25% | 2,165 | 4.62 |
| 2000 | 8,000 | — | 1,744 | 4.59 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 11 t USD 129,000
- Exporter rank
- 84 of 105
- Imports
- 1,690 t USD 326,000
- Importer rank
- 66 of 153
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 pineapples in Rwanda?
Rwanda produced 22,428 t in 2024, 0.08% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Rwanda rank in the world for production of pineapples?
Rwanda ranked 47th of 85 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Costa Rica with 10.6% of the world total.
How has the production of pineapples in Rwanda changed?
It rose by 116% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +16% for the world. The record was 36,372 t in 2019.
What is the yield of pineapples in Rwanda?
3.9 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (22,428 t from 5,730 ha), against a world average of 27.8 t/ha.
Does Rwanda export or import pineapples?
In 2024 Rwanda reported exports of 11 t (USD 129,000) and imports of 1,690 t (USD 326,000), 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.