Rwanda produced 203.7 thousand tonnes of Taro in 2024, a 9.5% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 70,681 hg/ha, 18% below the Africa average of 85,802 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 186 | 71,527 | 26 |
| 2011 | 187.2 | 78,679 | 23.8 |
| 2012 | 130.5 | 63,804 | 20.5 |
| 2013 | 93.4 | 45,226 | 20.6 |
| 2014 | 66.9 | 26,833 | 24.9 |
| 2015 | 82.2 | 28,317 | 29 |
| 2016 | 166.2 | 41,398 | 40.1 |
| 2017 | 215 | 38,767 | 55.5 |
| 2018 | 168 | 54,731 | 30.7 |
| 2019 | 171.8 | 61,002 | 28.2 |
| 2020 | 188 | 64,808 | 29 |
| 2021 | 200.9 | 65,577 | 30.6 |
| 2022 | 202.9 | 69,580 | 29.2 |
| 2023 | 191.9 | 71,105 | 27 |
| 2024 | 203.7 | 70,681 | 28.8 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.