Taro production in Cook Islands
In 2024 Cook Islands produced 22 t of taro, the 51st largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). The record was 46 t in 2022. Area harvested: 5 ha, yield 4.4 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 22 t
- World rank
- 51 of 52
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 46 t
- 2022
Taro in Cook Islands, 2021–2024 (tonnes)
Cook Islands compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- Yield, t/ha
- 4.4
- world 7.5 (−41%)
- kg per person
- 1.60
- world 2.23
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | Barbados | 88 | 0.00% |
| 50 | Antigua and Barbuda | 38 | 0.00% |
| 51 | Cook Islands | 22 | 0.00% |
| 52 | Maldives | 12 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of taro
Share of the world total; Cook Islands is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22 | +214% | 5 | 4.40 |
| 2023 | 7 | −85% | 1 | 7.00 |
| 2022 | 46 | +92% | 4 | 11.50 |
| 2021 | 24 | — | 2 | 12.00 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 1 t USD 3,000
- Exporter rank
- 49 of 53
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 Cook Islands?
Cook Islands produced 22 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Cook Islands rank in the world for production of taro?
Cook Islands ranked 51st of 52 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Nigeria with 47.3% of the world total.
What is the yield of taro in Cook Islands?
4.4 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (22 t from 5 ha), against a world average of 7.5 t/ha.
Does Cook Islands export or import taro?
In 2024 Cook Islands reported exports of 1 t (USD 3,000) 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; the 2024 figure for Cook Islands 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.