Ghana produced 1,765.5 thousand tonnes of Taro in 2024, a 30.3% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 71,995 hg/ha, 16% below the Africa average of 85,802 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,354.8 | 65,978 | 205.3 |
| 2011 | 1,299.6 | 63,595 | 204.4 |
| 2012 | 1,270.3 | 64,701 | 196.3 |
| 2013 | 1,261.5 | 65,025 | 194 |
| 2014 | 1,299 | 64,950 | 200 |
| 2015 | 1,301.2 | 64,900 | 200.5 |
| 2016 | 1,301.2 | 64,900 | 200.5 |
| 2017 | 1,387.3 | 65,270 | 212.5 |
| 2018 | 1,460.9 | 71,967 | 203 |
| 2019 | 1,524.2 | 71,223 | 214 |
| 2020 | 1,596 | 74,930 | 213 |
| 2021 | 1,650 | 75,342 | 219 |
| 2022 | 1,699.3 | 72,941 | 233 |
| 2023 | 1,713.4 | 71,219 | 240.6 |
| 2024 | 1,765.5 | 71,995 | 245.2 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.