Plantains production in Sao Tome and Principe
In 2024 Sao Tome and Principe produced 41,230 t of plantains, the 33rd largest in the world (0.09% of the world total). The record was 41,679 t in 2017. Area harvested: 4,110 ha, yield 10.0 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 41,230 t
- World rank
- 33 of 51
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 41,679 t
- 2017
Plantains in Sao Tome and Principe, 2016–2024 (tonnes)
Sao Tome and Principe compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.09%
- Yield, t/ha
- 10.0
- world 6.2 (+63%)
- kg per person
- 175
- world 5.46
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Sierra Leone | 47,238 | 0.11% |
| 32 | Equatorial Guinea | 41,372 | 0.09% |
| 33 | Sao Tome and Principe | 41,230 | 0.09% |
| 34 | Central African Republic | 37,783 | 0.08% |
| 35 | Kenya | 34,533 | 0.08% |
Map of world production of plantains
Share of the world total; Sao Tome and Principe is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41,230 | +0.4% | 4,110 | 10.03 |
| 2023 | 41,086 | +0.4% | 4,102 | 10.02 |
| 2022 | 40,942 | +0.2% | 4,095 | 10.00 |
| 2021 | 40,861 | +0.3% | 4,094 | 9.98 |
| 2020 | 40,754 | +0.6% | 4,090 | 9.96 |
| 2019 | 40,501 | +0.6% | 4,068 | 9.96 |
| 2018 | 40,257 | −3.4% | 4,053 | 9.93 |
| 2017 | 41,679 | +7.8% | 4,200 | 9.92 |
| 2016 | 38,662 | — | 3,900 | 9.91 |
Questions and answers
What is the production of plantains in Sao Tome and Principe?
Sao Tome and Principe produced 41,230 t in 2024, 0.09% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Sao Tome and Principe rank in the world for production of plantains?
Sao Tome and Principe ranked 33rd of 51 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Uganda with 26.5% of the world total.
What is the yield of plantains in Sao Tome and Principe?
10.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (41,230 t from 4,110 ha), against a world average of 6.2 t/ha.
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 Sao Tome and Principe is imputed by FAO. 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.