In 2024 India produced about 2,333 thousand tonnes of ginger, raw from 194 thousand hectares, an average yield of 12,011 kg per hectare. That is up 256% on ten years earlier. Yield per hectare has risen 144% over the same period. The highest output on record was in 2022 (2,503 thousand tonnes).
Production
Area harvested
Yield
India against the world
Among the 10 countries that each grow at least 1% of the world's ginger, raw, India ranks 4 of 10 for yield in 2024, at 12,011 kg per hectare. The world average is 11,167 kg per hectare. Indonesia leads at 25,395 kg per hectare.
| # | Country | Yield (kg/ha) | Share of world output |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indonesia | 25,395 | 3.9% |
| 2 | Thailand | 16,835 | 3.6% |
| 3 | Nepal | 12,899 | 5.9% |
| 4 | India | 12,011 | 47.7% |
| 5 | China, mainland | 10,666 | 12.0% |
| 6 | Cameroon | 10,370 | 1.1% |
| 7 | Sri Lanka | 9,407 | 1.1% |
| 8 | Nigeria | 8,598 | 15.7% |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 8,007 | 1.7% |
| 10 | Peru | 7,449 | 1.7% |
How does your ginger, raw 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.