Ethiopia produced 1,791.6 thousand tonnes of Taro in 2024, a 66.6% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 247,493 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 85,802 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,075.4 | 254,412 | 42.3 |
| 2011 | 1,013.3 | 255,255 | 39.7 |
| 2012 | 1,051.7 | 254,426 | 41.3 |
| 2013 | 1,231.7 | 256,919 | 47.9 |
| 2014 | 1,231.7 | 256,887 | 47.9 |
| 2015 | 1,460.9 | 289,642 | 50.4 |
| 2016 | 1,266.9 | 235,358 | 53.8 |
| 2017 | 1,233.2 | 237,840 | 51.9 |
| 2018 | 1,511.4 | 243,807 | 62 |
| 2019 | 1,643.8 | 246,527 | 66.7 |
| 2020 | 2,328 | 251,623 | 92.5 |
| 2021 | 2,345.6 | 241,230 | 97.2 |
| 2022 | 1,459.7 | 256,901 | 56.8 |
| 2023 | 1,427.7 | 249,053 | 57.3 |
| 2024 | 1,791.6 | 247,493 | 72.4 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.