Madagascar produced 234.7 thousand tonnes of Taro in 2024, a -0.3% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 60,021 hg/ha, 30% below the Africa average of 85,802 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 235.4 | 63,098 | 37.3 |
| 2011 | 232.1 | 62,604 | 37.1 |
| 2012 | 232 | 61,867 | 37.5 |
| 2013 | 234 | 61,905 | 37.8 |
| 2014 | 233.5 | 61,784 | 37.8 |
| 2015 | 233.5 | 61,617 | 37.9 |
| 2016 | 233.6 | 61,377 | 38.1 |
| 2017 | 233.8 | 61,128 | 38.2 |
| 2018 | 234 | 60,858 | 38.4 |
| 2019 | 234.1 | 60,649 | 38.6 |
| 2020 | 234.3 | 60,468 | 38.7 |
| 2021 | 234.7 | 60,578 | 38.7 |
| 2022 | 234.7 | 60,346 | 38.9 |
| 2023 | 234.7 | 60,183 | 39 |
| 2024 | 234.7 | 60,021 | 39.1 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.