FAOSTAT · 2012–2024
Taro production in Puerto Rico
In 2024 Puerto Rico produced 767 t of taro, the 42nd largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 1.2%. The record was 971 t in 2012. Area harvested: 195 ha, yield 3.9 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 767 t
- World rank
- 42 of 52
- 10-year change
- −1.2%
- Record
- 971 t
- 2012
Taro in Puerto Rico, 2012–2024 (tonnes)
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 767 | +0.4% | 195 | 3.93 |
| 2023 | 764 | −1.4% | 197 | 3.88 |
| 2022 | 775 | +1.7% | 195 | 3.97 |
| 2021 | 762 | +1.1% | 192 | 3.97 |
| 2020 | 754 | −6.7% | 191 | 3.95 |
| 2019 | 808 | +11% | 190 | 4.25 |
| 2018 | 725 | −0.7% | 194 | 3.74 |
| 2017 | 730 | −25% | 190 | 3.84 |
| 2016 | 969 | 0.0% | 185 | 5.24 |
| 2015 | 969 | +25% | 186 | 5.21 |
| 2014 | 776 | −20% | 151 | 5.14 |
| 2013 | 970 | −0.1% | 190 | 5.11 |
| 2012 | 971 | — | 193 | 5.03 |
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.