Taro production in Bhutan
In 2024 Bhutan produced 120 t of taro, the 48th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). The record was 244 t in 2020. Area harvested: 38 ha, yield 3.2 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 120 t
- World rank
- 48 of 52
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 244 t
- 2020
Taro in Bhutan, 2019–2024 (tonnes)
Bhutan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- Yield, t/ha
- 3.2
- world 7.5 (−58%)
- kg per person
- 0.15
- world 2.23
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | New Caledonia | 362 | 0.00% |
| 47 | French Polynesia | 188 | 0.00% |
| 48 | Bhutan | 120 | 0.00% |
| 49 | Barbados | 88 | 0.00% |
| 50 | Antigua and Barbuda | 38 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of taro
Share of the world total; Bhutan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 120 | −7.0% | 38 | 3.16 |
| 2023 | 129 | +461% | 32 | 4.03 |
| 2022 | 23 | −84% | 54 | 0.43 |
| 2021 | 147 | −40% | 60 | 2.45 |
| 2020 | 244 | +16% | 66 | 3.70 |
| 2019 | 210 | — | 52 | 4.04 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 9 t USD 4,000
- Importer rank
- 48 of 64
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 taro in Bhutan?
Bhutan produced 120 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Bhutan rank in the world for production of taro?
Bhutan ranked 48th of 52 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Nigeria with 47.3% of the world total.
What is the yield of taro in Bhutan?
3.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (120 t from 38 ha), against a world average of 7.5 t/ha.
Does Bhutan export or import taro?
In 2024 Bhutan reported no exports and imports of 9 t (USD 4,000), 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; the 2024 figure for Bhutan is imputed 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.