Taro production in Philippines
In 2024 Philippines produced 93,795 t of taro, the 14th largest in the world (0.52% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 15%. The record was 154,448 t in 1996. Area harvested: 15,107 ha, yield 6.2 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 93,795 t
- World rank
- 14 of 52
- 10-year change
- −15%
- Record
- 154,448 t
- 1996
Taro in Philippines, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Philippines compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.52%
- 0.97% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 6.2
- world 7.5 (−17%)
- kg per person
- 0.81
- world 2.23
- 10-year change
- −15%
- world +59%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Egypt | 118,387 | 0.65% |
| 13 | Thailand | 105,800 | 0.58% |
| 14 | Philippines | 93,795 | 0.52% |
| 15 | Côte d'Ivoire | 91,185 | 0.50% |
| 16 | Gabon | 88,841 | 0.49% |
Map of world production of taro
Share of the world total; Philippines is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 93,795 | −13% | 15,107 | 6.21 |
| 2023 | 107,422 | −5.0% | 15,907 | 6.75 |
| 2022 | 113,131 | +2.3% | 14,929 | 7.58 |
| 2021 | 110,552 | +2.9% | 14,935 | 7.40 |
| 2020 | 107,422 | +2.4% | 14,993 | 7.16 |
| 2019 | 104,943 | −2.8% | 14,877 | 7.05 |
| 2018 | 107,957 | −1.3% | 14,923 | 7.23 |
| 2017 | 109,374 | +1.7% | 15,011 | 7.29 |
| 2016 | 107,569 | −3.9% | 15,143 | 7.10 |
| 2015 | 111,988 | +1.5% | 15,345 | 7.30 |
| 2014 | 110,365 | −1.7% | 15,384 | 7.17 |
| 2013 | 112,262 | +0.6% | 15,819 | 7.10 |
| 2012 | 111,561 | +0.8% | 16,362 | 6.82 |
| 2011 | 110,718 | −0.0% | 16,827 | 6.58 |
| 2010 | 110,761 | −3.9% | 16,998 | 6.52 |
| 2009 | 115,218 | −0.6% | 17,882 | 6.44 |
| 2008 | 115,956 | +1.8% | 18,168 | 6.38 |
| 2007 | 113,954 | +1.8% | 18,215 | 6.26 |
| 2006 | 111,942 | +2.0% | 18,155 | 6.17 |
| 2005 | 109,700 | +7.3% | 18,077 | 6.07 |
| 2004 | 102,274 | +1.6% | 18,081 | 5.66 |
| 2003 | 100,705 | −0.4% | 18,202 | 5.53 |
| 2002 | 101,155 | +4.4% | 18,332 | 5.52 |
| 2001 | 96,861 | +1.0% | 18,072 | 5.36 |
| 2000 | 95,932 | −1.4% | 17,999 | 5.33 |
| 1999 | 97,317 | −15% | 18,100 | 5.38 |
| 1998 | 114,342 | −25% | 19,895 | 5.75 |
| 1997 | 153,076 | −0.9% | 23,115 | 6.62 |
| 1996 | 154,448 | +47% | 24,808 | 6.23 |
| 1995 | 104,931 | +3.4% | 21,424 | 4.90 |
| 1994 | 101,480 | −4.3% | 21,214 | 4.78 |
| 1993 | 106,061 | −2.9% | 21,322 | 4.97 |
| 1992 | 109,211 | +2.4% | 21,646 | 5.05 |
| 1991 | 106,646 | +6.6% | 22,077 | 4.83 |
| 1990 | 100,000 | −2.9% | 29,969 | 3.34 |
| 1989 | 103,000 | −2.9% | 30,000 | 3.43 |
| 1988 | 106,080 | −3.1% | 30,630 | 3.46 |
| 1987 | 109,500 | +6.3% | 30,390 | 3.60 |
| 1986 | 102,980 | +11% | 29,900 | 3.44 |
| 1985 | 93,049 | −22% | 30,430 | 3.06 |
| 1984 | 120,000 | +4.3% | 36,000 | 3.33 |
| 1983 | 115,000 | +1.9% | 34,500 | 3.33 |
| 1982 | 112,899 | +7.1% | 33,830 | 3.34 |
| 1981 | 105,387 | −3.6% | 32,070 | 3.29 |
| 1980 | 109,373 | −26% | 33,550 | 3.26 |
| 1979 | 148,349 | +6.0% | 37,190 | 3.99 |
| 1978 | 140,008 | +13% | 38,260 | 3.66 |
| 1977 | 123,558 | +9.9% | 36,830 | 3.35 |
| 1976 | 112,431 | +21% | 36,170 | 3.11 |
| 1975 | 92,706 | +9.9% | 25,970 | 3.57 |
| 1974 | 84,351 | −7.9% | 26,340 | 3.20 |
| 1973 | 91,596 | +6.2% | 25,110 | 3.65 |
| 1972 | 86,254 | −4.3% | 25,520 | 3.38 |
| 1971 | 90,097 | −1.7% | 24,420 | 3.69 |
| 1970 | 91,628 | −2.7% | 23,550 | 3.89 |
| 1969 | 94,179 | −3.2% | 22,130 | 4.26 |
| 1968 | 97,268 | +1.0% | 23,100 | 4.21 |
| 1967 | 96,265 | −4.3% | 22,600 | 4.26 |
| 1966 | 100,630 | −9.8% | 22,140 | 4.55 |
| 1965 | 111,607 | −1.1% | 23,430 | 4.76 |
| 1964 | 112,830 | +19% | 24,710 | 4.57 |
| 1963 | 94,939 | +13% | 21,260 | 4.47 |
| 1962 | 84,240 | −8.9% | 19,580 | 4.30 |
| 1961 | 92,498 | — | 20,490 | 4.51 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 2 t USD 15,000
- Exporter rank
- 46 of 53
- Imports
- 95 t USD 47,000
- Importer rank
- 29 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 Philippines?
Philippines produced 93,795 t in 2024, 0.52% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Philippines rank in the world for production of taro?
Philippines ranked 14th of 52 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Nigeria with 47.3% of the world total.
How has the production of taro in Philippines changed?
It fell by 15% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +59% for the world. The record was 154,448 t in 1996.
What is the yield of taro in Philippines?
6.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (93,795 t from 15,107 ha), against a world average of 7.5 t/ha.
Does Philippines export or import taro?
In 2024 Philippines reported exports of 2 t (USD 15,000) and imports of 95 t (USD 47,000), 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.