Taro production in Laos
In 2024 Laos produced 77,000 t of taro, the 17th largest in the world (0.42% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 43%. The record was 187,735 t in 2016. Area harvested: 7,414 ha, yield 10.4 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 77,000 t
- World rank
- 17 of 52
- 10-year change
- −43%
- Record
- 187,735 t
- 2016
Taro in Laos, 2014–2024 (tonnes)
Laos compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.42%
- 1.2% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 10.4
- world 7.5 (+39%)
- kg per person
- 9.91
- world 2.23
- 10-year change
- −43%
- world +59%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Côte d'Ivoire | 91,185 | 0.50% |
| 16 | Gabon | 88,841 | 0.49% |
| 17 | Laos | 77,000 | 0.42% |
| 18 | DR Congo | 70,021 | 0.38% |
| 19 | Burundi | 69,998 | 0.38% |
Map of world production of taro
Share of the world total; Laos is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 77,000 | +14% | 7,414 | 10.39 |
| 2023 | 67,390 | −3.7% | 4,750 | 14.19 |
| 2022 | 69,970 | −26% | 6,866 | 10.19 |
| 2021 | 94,308 | −10.0% | 8,268 | 11.41 |
| 2020 | 104,750 | −1.2% | 9,193 | 11.39 |
| 2019 | 106,000 | −29% | 9,460 | 11.21 |
| 2018 | 148,310 | +9.6% | 12,385 | 11.97 |
| 2017 | 135,370 | −28% | 12,120 | 11.17 |
| 2016 | 187,735 | +39% | 17,180 | 10.93 |
| 2015 | 135,000 | 0.0% | 12,000 | 11.25 |
| 2014 | 135,000 | — | 12,000 | 11.25 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 5 t USD 2,000
- Importer rank
- 52 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 Laos?
Laos produced 77,000 t in 2024, 0.42% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Laos rank in the world for production of taro?
Laos ranked 17th of 52 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Nigeria with 47.3% of the world total.
How has the production of taro in Laos changed?
It fell by 43% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +59% for the world. The record was 187,735 t in 2016.
What is the yield of taro in Laos?
10.4 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (77,000 t from 7,414 ha), against a world average of 7.5 t/ha.
Does Laos export or import taro?
In 2024 Laos reported no exports and imports of 5 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.