In 2024 India produced about 13 million tonnes of eggplants (aubergines) from 683 thousand hectares, an average yield of 19,027 kg per hectare. That is down 4% on ten years earlier. Yield per hectare has fallen 0% over the same period. The highest output on record was in 2014 (13.6 million tonnes).
Production
Area harvested
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India against the world
Among the 7 countries that each grow at least 1% of the world's eggplants (aubergines), India ranks 5 of 7 for yield in 2024, at 19,027 kg per hectare. The world average is 29,337 kg per hectare. Türkiye leads at 51,453 kg per hectare.
| # | Country | Yield (kg/ha) | Share of world output |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Türkiye | 51,453 | 1.4% |
| 2 | China, mainland | 42,922 | 60.6% |
| 3 | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 30,221 | 1.0% |
| 4 | Egypt | 29,535 | 3.1% |
| 5 | India | 19,027 | 22.6% |
| 6 | Guinea | 15,997 | 1.7% |
| 7 | Indonesia | 14,195 | 1.2% |
How does your eggplants (aubergines) 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.