In 2024 India produced about 7,305 thousand tonnes of okra from 557 thousand hectares, an average yield of 13,116 kg per hectare. That is up 15% on ten years earlier. Yield per hectare has risen 10% over the same period.
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India against the world
Among the 9 countries that each grow at least 1% of the world's okra, India ranks 2 of 9 for yield in 2024, at 13,116 kg per hectare. The world average is 4,189 kg per hectare. Dominican Republic leads at 85,633 kg per hectare.
| # | Country | Yield (kg/ha) | Share of world output |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dominican Republic | 85,633 | 6.3% |
| 2 | India | 13,116 | 55.1% |
| 3 | Guinea | 11,991 | 4.3% |
| 4 | Mali | 11,818 | 4.9% |
| 5 | Pakistan | 11,216 | 2.3% |
| 6 | Sudan | 11,156 | 2.3% |
| 7 | Côte d'Ivoire | 2,838 | 1.4% |
| 8 | Niger | 1,845 | 1.5% |
| 9 | Nigeria | 863 | 13.6% |
How does your okra 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.