Spinach production in Bangladesh
In 2024 Bangladesh produced 66,839 t of spinach, the 14th largest in the world (0.22% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 52%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 9,860 ha, yield 6.8 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 66,839 t
- World rank
- 14 of 68
- 10-year change
- +52%
- Record
- 66,839 t
- 2024
Spinach in Bangladesh, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Bangladesh compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.22%
- 0.18% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 6.8
- world 32.8 (−79%)
- kg per person
- 0.39
- world 3.76
- 10-year change
- +52%
- world +27%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Spain | 89,820 | 0.29% |
| 13 | France | 81,560 | 0.27% |
| 14 | Bangladesh | 66,839 | 0.22% |
| 15 | Germany | 65,720 | 0.21% |
| 16 | South Korea | 57,179 | 0.19% |
Map of world production of spinach
Share of the world total; Bangladesh is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 66,839 | +5.5% | 9,860 | 6.78 |
| 2023 | 63,367 | +2.4% | 9,938 | 6.38 |
| 2022 | 61,859 | +2.2% | 9,919 | 6.24 |
| 2021 | 60,516 | +1.9% | 9,976 | 6.07 |
| 2020 | 59,400 | +3.1% | 5,797 | 10.25 |
| 2019 | 57,616 | +3.6% | 9,580 | 6.01 |
| 2018 | 55,609 | −16% | 9,257 | 6.01 |
| 2017 | 66,292 | +31% | 8,744 | 7.58 |
| 2016 | 50,555 | +9.0% | 8,722 | 5.80 |
| 2015 | 46,394 | +5.4% | 8,237 | 5.63 |
| 2014 | 44,000 | +2.3% | 8,094 | 5.44 |
| 2013 | 43,000 | 0.0% | 8,094 | 5.31 |
| 2012 | 43,000 | −0.4% | 8,094 | 5.31 |
| 2011 | 43,190 | −4.6% | 8,077 | 5.35 |
| 2010 | 45,251 | +5.5% | 8,181 | 5.53 |
| 2009 | 42,898 | −2.6% | 8,016 | 5.35 |
| 2008 | 44,030 | +15% | 7,793 | 5.65 |
| 2007 | 38,205 | +4.7% | 7,436 | 5.14 |
| 2006 | 36,505 | +15% | 7,130 | 5.12 |
| 2005 | 31,730 | +9.4% | 6,530 | 4.86 |
| 2004 | 29,000 | +3.6% | 6,070 | 4.78 |
| 2003 | 28,000 | +3.7% | 5,666 | 4.94 |
| 2002 | 27,000 | 0.0% | 5,666 | 4.77 |
| 2001 | 27,000 | +3.8% | 5,666 | 4.77 |
| 2000 | 26,000 | +4.0% | 5,666 | 4.59 |
| 1999 | 25,000 | +1.0% | 5,260 | 4.75 |
| 1998 | 24,760 | +0.3% | 5,176 | 4.78 |
| 1997 | 24,690 | +7.3% | 5,048 | 4.89 |
| 1996 | 23,000 | +4.5% | 4,850 | 4.74 |
| 1995 | 22,000 | +4.8% | 4,450 | 4.94 |
| 1994 | 21,000 | +0.3% | 4,450 | 4.72 |
| 1993 | 20,930 | +7.7% | 4,403 | 4.75 |
| 1992 | 19,425 | +5.9% | 4,140 | 4.69 |
| 1991 | 18,340 | +0.9% | 3,931 | 4.67 |
| 1990 | 18,175 | +11% | 4,014 | 4.53 |
| 1989 | 16,432 | +1.3% | 3,750 | 4.38 |
| 1988 | 16,225 | +11% | 3,543 | 4.58 |
| 1987 | 14,660 | +5.7% | 3,220 | 4.55 |
| 1986 | 13,870 | +0.7% | 2,965 | 4.68 |
| 1985 | 13,775 | +3.4% | 2,875 | 4.79 |
| 1984 | 13,324 | +0.3% | 2,813 | 4.74 |
| 1983 | 13,280 | +2.4% | 2,825 | 4.70 |
| 1982 | 12,965 | +4.6% | 2,785 | 4.66 |
| 1981 | 12,393 | +9.1% | 2,607 | 4.75 |
| 1980 | 11,359 | +11% | 2,432 | 4.67 |
| 1979 | 10,251 | +7.1% | 2,245 | 4.57 |
| 1978 | 9,571 | +0.4% | 2,078 | 4.61 |
| 1977 | 9,536 | −0.0% | 2,102 | 4.54 |
| 1976 | 9,540 | +6.2% | 2,088 | 4.57 |
| 1975 | 8,986 | +16% | 1,999 | 4.50 |
| 1974 | 7,773 | +2.8% | 1,766 | 4.40 |
| 1973 | 7,564 | +2.2% | 1,722 | 4.39 |
| 1972 | 7,400 | +2.8% | 1,700 | 4.35 |
| 1971 | 7,200 | +1.4% | 1,650 | 4.36 |
| 1970 | 7,100 | +1.4% | 1,600 | 4.44 |
| 1969 | 7,000 | +2.9% | 1,550 | 4.52 |
| 1968 | 6,800 | 0.0% | 1,500 | 4.53 |
| 1967 | 6,800 | +1.5% | 1,500 | 4.53 |
| 1966 | 6,700 | +1.5% | 1,450 | 4.62 |
| 1965 | 6,600 | +1.5% | 1,450 | 4.55 |
| 1964 | 6,500 | +1.6% | 1,400 | 4.64 |
| 1963 | 6,400 | +1.6% | 1,400 | 4.57 |
| 1962 | 6,300 | +1.6% | 1,350 | 4.67 |
| 1961 | 6,200 | — | 1,350 | 4.59 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 23 t USD 52,000
- Exporter rank
- 41 of 78
- Imports
- 2 t USD 2,000
- Importer rank
- 96 of 105
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 spinach in Bangladesh?
Bangladesh produced 66,839 t in 2024, 0.22% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Bangladesh rank in the world for production of spinach?
Bangladesh ranked 14th of 68 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 92.2% of the world total.
How has the production of spinach in Bangladesh changed?
It rose by 52% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +27% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of spinach in Bangladesh?
6.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (66,839 t from 9,860 ha), against a world average of 32.8 t/ha.
Does Bangladesh export or import spinach?
In 2024 Bangladesh reported exports of 23 t (USD 52,000) and imports of 2 t (USD 2,000), 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.