Madagascar produced 2.8 thousand tonnes of Castor oil seeds in 2024, a 7.7% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 3,574 hg/ha, 41% below the Africa average of 6,053 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.6 | 3,523 | 7.5 |
| 2011 | 2.6 | 3,522 | 7.5 |
| 2012 | 2.6 | 3,533 | 7.5 |
| 2013 | 2.6 | 3,467 | 7.5 |
| 2014 | 2.7 | 3,510 | 7.5 |
| 2015 | 2.7 | 3,550 | 7.6 |
| 2016 | 2.7 | 3,551 | 7.6 |
| 2017 | 2.7 | 3,551 | 7.6 |
| 2018 | 2.7 | 3,555 | 7.7 |
| 2019 | 2.8 | 3,558 | 7.8 |
| 2020 | 2.8 | 3,562 | 7.8 |
| 2021 | 2.8 | 3,572 | 7.8 |
| 2022 | 2.8 | 3,565 | 7.8 |
| 2023 | 2.8 | 3,570 | 7.9 |
| 2024 | 2.8 | 3,574 | 7.9 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.