> In 2024 Ethiopia produced 1.8 million t of taro, the 4th largest in the world (9.84% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 45%.

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# Taro production in Ethiopia

In 2024 Ethiopia produced 1.8 million t of taro, the 4th largest in the world (9.84% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 45%. The record was 2.3 million t in 2021. Area harvested: 72,391 ha, yield 24.7 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

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Production, 20241.8 million t
World rank4 of 52
10-year change+45%
Record2.3 million t2021

## Taro in Ethiopia, 1993–2024 (tonnes)

## Ethiopia compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total9.8%10.8% in 2014
Yield, t/ha24.7world 7.5 (+231%)
kg per person13.6world 2.23
10-year change+45%world +59%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 | [Cameroon](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/cameroon/) | 1,946,970 | 10.7% |
| 3 | [China](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/china/) | 1,890,520 | 10.4% |
| 4 | **Ethiopia** | 1,791,635 | 9.8% |
| 5 | [Ghana](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/ghana/) | 1,765,533 | 9.7% |
| 6 | [Papua New Guinea](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/papua-new-guinea/) | 277,349 | 1.5% |

[Full ranking of 52 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/)

### Map of world production of taro

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Share of the world total; Ethiopia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 1,791,635 | +25% | 72,391 | 24.75 |
| 2023 | 1,427,716 | −2.2% | 57,326 | 24.91 |
| 2022 | 1,459,744 | −38% | 56,821 | 25.69 |
| 2021 | 2,345,556 | +0.8% | 97,233 | 24.12 |
| 2020 | 2,327,972 | +42% | 92,518 | 25.16 |
| 2019 | 1,643,840 | +8.8% | 66,680 | 24.65 |
| 2018 | 1,511,357 | +23% | 61,990 | 24.38 |
| 2017 | 1,233,246 | −2.7% | 51,852 | 23.78 |
| 2016 | 1,266,933 | −13% | 53,830 | 23.54 |
| 2015 | 1,460,869 | +19% | 50,437 | 28.96 |
| 2014 | 1,231,720 | +0.0% | 47,948 | 25.69 |
| 2013 | 1,231,719 | +17% | 47,942 | 25.69 |
| 2012 | 1,051,745 | +3.8% | 41,338 | 25.44 |
| 2011 | 1,013,260 | −5.8% | 39,696 | 25.53 |
| 2010 | 1,075,423 | −19% | 42,271 | 25.44 |
| 2009 | 1,330,099 | +72% | 52,201 | 25.48 |
| 2008 | 771,991 | −21% | 30,251 | 25.52 |
| 2007 | 978,112 | +29% | 38,286 | 25.55 |
| 2006 | 759,797 | +16% | 29,721 | 25.56 |
| 2005 | 653,675 | +5.7% | 25,553 | 25.58 |
| 2004 | 618,677 | −15% | 24,169 | 25.60 |
| 2003 | 726,947 | −10% | 28,380 | 25.61 |
| 2002 | 811,461 | +0.1% | 31,659 | 25.63 |
| 2001 | 810,326 | +1.3% | 31,594 | 25.65 |
| 2000 | 799,802 | +0.6% | 31,163 | 25.67 |
| 1999 | 795,355 | +7.5% | 30,969 | 25.68 |
| 1998 | 739,912 | +11% | 28,792 | 25.70 |
| 1997 | 665,698 | −1.5% | 25,887 | 25.72 |
| 1996 | 675,521 | −1.5% | 26,252 | 25.73 |
| 1995 | 685,825 | −3.0% | 26,635 | 25.75 |
| 1994 | 707,066 | −2.1% | 27,442 | 25.77 |
| 1993 | 721,921 | — | 28,000 | 25.78 |

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of taro in Ethiopia?

Ethiopia produced 1.8 million t in 2024, 9.8% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Ethiopia rank in the world for production of taro?

Ethiopia ranked 4th of 52 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Nigeria with 47.3% of the world total.

### How has the production of taro in Ethiopia changed?

It rose by 45% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +59% for the world. The record was 2.3 million t in 2021.

### What is the yield of taro in Ethiopia?

24.7 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (1.8 million t from 72,391 ha), against a world average of 7.5 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 Ethiopia is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[Nigeria](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/nigeria/)[Cameroon](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/cameroon/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/china/)[Ghana](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/ghana/)[Papua New Guinea](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/papua-new-guinea/)[Madagascar](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/madagascar/)[Rwanda](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/rwanda/)[Chad](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/chad/)[Guinea](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/guinea/)[Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/japan/)[Egypt](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/egypt/)[Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/thailand/)
[All countries producing taro](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/)

## Other products of Ethiopia

[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/ethiopia/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/ethiopia/)[Cereals n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-n-e-c/ethiopia/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/ethiopia/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/ethiopia/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/ethiopia/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/ethiopia/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/ethiopia/)[Cabbages](https://husfarm.com/production/cabbages/ethiopia/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/ethiopia/)[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/ethiopia/)[Broad beans and horse beans, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/broad-beans-and-horse-beans-dry/ethiopia/)
[Agricultural production in Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/ethiopia/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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