Which Country Produces the Most Roots and Tubers?

Based on a comparison of 54 countries in 2022, Laos ranked the highest in root and tuber production with 4,032 kt followed by Dem. Republic of the Congo and Pakistan. On the other end of the scale was Maldives with 0.015 kt, Singapore with 0.015 kt and Panama with 0.062 kt.

Total root and tuber production reached 8,878 kt in 2022 in the World according to Faostat. This is 3.59 % more than in the previous year and 36.5 % more than 10 years ago.

Historically, total root and tuber production reached an all time high of 8,878 kt in 2022 and an all time low of 2,396 kt in 1961. The average annual growth amounted to 2.17 % since 1961.

The top ranked country, Laos, accounted for 45.4 % of root and tuber production in the world. The top 3 countries hold a 61.7 % share while the ten largest countries some 84.8 % in 2022.

Data for more countries are available at Root and Tuber Production indicator page.