In 2024 India produced about 5,292 thousand tonnes of papayas from 149 thousand hectares, an average yield of 35,523 kg per hectare. That is down 6% on ten years earlier. Yield per hectare has fallen 16% over the same period. The highest output on record was in 2019 (6,050 thousand tonnes).
Production
Area harvested
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India against the world
Among the 13 countries that each grow at least 1% of the world's papayas, India ranks 7 of 13 for yield in 2024, at 35,523 kg per hectare. The world average is 31,326 kg per hectare. Dominican Republic leads at 1,36,529 kg per hectare.
| # | Country | Yield (kg/ha) | Share of world output |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dominican Republic | 1,36,529 | 13.3% |
| 2 | Indonesia | 99,741 | 8.2% |
| 3 | China, mainland | 69,031 | 4.0% |
| 4 | Mexico | 55,992 | 7.8% |
| 5 | Brazil | 41,520 | 7.8% |
| 6 | Thailand | 39,885 | 1.1% |
| 7 | India | 35,523 | 36.1% |
| 8 | Colombia | 22,193 | 1.1% |
| 9 | Philippines | 19,213 | 1.0% |
| 10 | Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 18,871 | 1.1% |
| 11 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 16,958 | 1.4% |
| 12 | Peru | 13,500 | 1.1% |
| 13 | Nigeria | 9,296 | 6.0% |
How does your papayas 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.