FAOSTAT · 1995–2024

Taro production in French Polynesia

In 2024 French Polynesia produced 188 t of taro, the 47th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 61%. The record was 773 t in 1999. Area harvested: 99 ha, yield 1.9 t/ha.

The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

Today’s prices

Production, 2024: 188 t
World rank: 47 of 52
10-year change: −61%
Record: 773 t; 1999

Taro in French Polynesia, 1995–2024 (tonnes)

By year

Year	Tonnes	Change	Area harvested, ha	Yield, t/ha
2024	188	−9.6%	99	1.90
2023	208	+0.5%	116	1.79
2022	207	+18%	103	2.01
2021	176	+14%	86	2.05
2020	154	−13%	73	2.11
2019	177	−28%	83	2.13
2018	245	+10%	113	2.17
2017	222	−46%	101	2.20
2016	409	−17%	183	2.23
2015	490	+1.7%	216	2.27
2014	482	+3.2%	210	2.30
2013	467	−6.6%	201	2.32
2012	500	−2.0%	193	2.59
2011	510	−1.7%	216	2.36
2010	519	−9.3%	219	2.37
2009	572	+104%	240	2.38
2008	280	−52%	117	2.39
2007	582	−8.9%	242	2.40
2006	639	−1.8%	266	2.40
2005	651	+7.8%	271	2.40
2004	604	+11%	251	2.41
2003	542	+8.0%	226	2.40
2002	502	−0.8%	209	2.40
2001	506	−23%	211	2.40
2000	661	−14%	276	2.39
1999	773	+12%	322	2.40
1998	693	−3.1%	289	2.40
1997	715	−3.4%	299	2.39
1996	740	+3.9%	309	2.39
1995	712	—	299	2.38

Other large producers

Nigeria Cameroon China Ethiopia Ghana Papua New Guinea Madagascar Rwanda Chad Guinea Japan Egypt

All countries producing taro

Other products of French Polynesia

Coconuts, in shell Beer Other fruits, n.e.c.Coconut oil Cassava Sugar cane Hen eggs Pineapples Other tropical fruits, n.e.c.Watermelons Pork (pig meat)Cucumbers

Agricultural production in French Polynesia

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.