In 2024 India produced about 37.6 million tonnes of bananas from 948 thousand hectares, an average yield of 39,658 kg per hectare. That is up 27% on ten years earlier. Yield per hectare has risen 7% over the same period.
Production
Area harvested
Yield
India against the world
Among the 18 countries that each grow at least 1% of the world's bananas, India ranks 5 of 18 for yield in 2024, at 39,658 kg per hectare. The world average is 23,703 kg per hectare. Indonesia leads at 60,662 kg per hectare.
| # | Country | Yield (kg/ha) | Share of world output |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indonesia | 60,662 | 6.6% |
| 2 | Costa Rica | 57,339 | 1.9% |
| 3 | Guatemala | 49,727 | 2.0% |
| 4 | Ecuador | 41,889 | 5.4% |
| 5 | India | 39,658 | 27.0% |
| 6 | China, mainland | 37,923 | 8.4% |
| 7 | Dominican Republic | 36,439 | 1.5% |
| 8 | Mexico | 30,862 | 1.9% |
| 9 | Philippines | 30,285 | 4.0% |
| 10 | Angola | 27,331 | 3.7% |
| 11 | Kenya | 27,160 | 1.5% |
| 12 | Colombia | 24,984 | 1.9% |
| 13 | Viet Nam | 18,259 | 1.9% |
| 14 | Brazil | 14,993 | 5.1% |
| 15 | Nigeria | 14,748 | 5.0% |
How does your bananas yield compare?
Averages are national figures and depend on irrigation, variety and season. Your own field can be well above or below them.
Source: FAO, FAOSTAT crops and livestock products (CC BY 4.0). National totals for India, including FAO estimates; they can differ from Indian ministry releases.