Banana production in Cook Islands
Cook Islands: Banana production was 9.83 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Banana production in Cook Islands, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, banana production in Cook Islands stood at 9.83 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.8% on the previous year and down 57.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, banana production in Cook Islands peaked at 3,800 tonnes in 1971 and was at its lowest, 5 tonnes, in 2018.
Cook Islands ranks 126th of 152 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 515.56 tonnes | 320 tonnes | 1,500 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,413 tonnes | 216 tonnes | 3,800 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,650 tonnes | 750 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 262.29 tonnes | 150 tonnes | 500 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 112.68 tonnes | 40 tonnes | 238.85 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 21.3 tonnes | 5 tonnes | 41.65 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.61 tonnes | 8.75 tonnes | 10.67 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cook Islands
- 123 Algeria 234.77 tonnes compare
- 124 Niue 82.28 tonnes compare
- 125 Japan 17.99 tonnes compare
- 127 Antigua and Barbuda 2.37 tonnes compare
- 128 Austria 0 tonnes compare
- 128 Belgium 0 tonnes compare
- 128 Bulgaria 0 tonnes compare
- 128 Croatia 0 tonnes compare
- 128 Czechia 0 tonnes compare
- 128 Denmark 0 tonnes compare
- 128 Estonia 0 tonnes compare
- 128 Finland 0 tonnes compare
- 128 Germany 0 tonnes compare
- 128 Hungary 0 tonnes compare
- 128 Italy 0 tonnes compare
- 128 Kuwait 0 tonnes compare
- 128 Latvia 0 tonnes compare
- 128 Libya 0 tonnes compare
- 128 Lithuania 0 tonnes compare
- 128 Netherlands 0 tonnes compare
- 128 Poland 0 tonnes compare
- 128 Romania 0 tonnes compare
- 128 Singapore 0 tonnes compare
- 128 Slovakia 0 tonnes compare
- 128 Slovenia 0 tonnes compare
- 128 Sweden 0 tonnes compare
More reference data data for Cook Islands
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.6719 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.3984 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.5654 °C (2026)
- Annual precipitation 1,504 millimeters (2025)
- Precipitation anomalies -153.83 millimeters (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies -0.156 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.1015 °C (2025)
- Foreign aid received 31.92 million constant 2024 US$ (2019)
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations 31.92 million constant 2024 US$ (2019)
- Share of adult men overweight or obese vs. daily supply of calories 89.7% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is banana production in Cook Islands?
- Banana production in Cook Islands was 9.83 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest banana production recorded in Cook Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 3,800 tonnes in 1971.
- What is the lowest banana production recorded in Cook Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 tonnes in 2018.
- How does Cook Islands rank for banana production?
- Cook Islands ranks 126th out of 152 countries with data for 2024.
- Is banana production rising or falling in Cook Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 57.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cook Islands data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Banana production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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