> In 2024 Eritrea produced 52,386 t of other starchy roots and tubers, the 19th largest in the world (0.54% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 15%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/eritrea/

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# Other starchy roots and tubers production in Eritrea

In 2024 Eritrea produced 52,386 t of other starchy roots and tubers, the 19th largest in the world (0.54% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 15%. The record was 105,209 t in 2005. Area harvested: 15,193 ha, yield 3.4 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 202452,386 t
World rank19 of 60
10-year change−15%
Record105,209 t2005

## Other starchy roots and tubers in Eritrea, 1993–2024 (tonnes)

## Eritrea compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.54%0.98% in 2014
Yield, t/ha3.4world 14.2 (−76%)
kg per person14.8world 1.20
10-year change−15%world +55%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 17 | [Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/japan/) | 54,947 | 0.56% |
| 18 | [China](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/china/) | 54,255 | 0.55% |
| 19 | **Eritrea** | 52,386 | 0.54% |
| 20 | [Venezuela](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/venezuela/) | 50,292 | 0.51% |
| 21 | [Bolivia](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/bolivia/) | 49,688 | 0.51% |

[Full ranking of 60 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/)

### Map of world production of other starchy roots and tubers

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Eritrea is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 52,386 | −1.0% | 15,193 | 3.45 |
| 2023 | 52,908 | −1.0% | 15,469 | 3.42 |
| 2022 | 53,430 | −1.0% | 14,919 | 3.58 |
| 2021 | 53,985 | −3.9% | 15,190 | 3.55 |
| 2020 | 56,169 | +0.5% | 16,298 | 3.45 |
| 2019 | 55,895 | +4.0% | 16,281 | 3.43 |
| 2018 | 53,753 | −5.0% | 15,555 | 3.46 |
| 2017 | 56,572 | −1.4% | 16,362 | 3.46 |
| 2016 | 57,358 | +21% | 16,924 | 3.39 |
| 2015 | 47,329 | −23% | 13,380 | 3.54 |
| 2014 | 61,746 | −2.0% | 18,393 | 3.36 |
| 2013 | 63,000 | +1.6% | 19,000 | 3.32 |
| 2012 | 62,000 | −3.8% | 18,500 | 3.35 |
| 2011 | 64,464 | −0.8% | 19,991 | 3.22 |
| 2010 | 65,000 | −6.6% | 20,641 | 3.15 |
| 2009 | 69,601 | −15% | 22,708 | 3.07 |
| 2008 | 81,923 | −7.3% | 27,528 | 2.98 |
| 2007 | 88,384 | −7.4% | 30,612 | 2.89 |
| 2006 | 95,454 | −9.3% | 34,212 | 2.79 |
| 2005 | 105,209 | +6.4% | 39,000 | 2.70 |
| 2004 | 98,859 | +4.1% | 37,758 | 2.62 |
| 2003 | 95,000 | +3.7% | 38,000 | 2.50 |
| 2002 | 91,578 | +1.8% | 36,094 | 2.54 |
| 2001 | 90,000 | +5.9% | 36,000 | 2.50 |
| 2000 | 85,000 | −2.3% | 33,412 | 2.54 |
| 1999 | 87,000 | +0.9% | 34,118 | 2.55 |
| 1998 | 86,205 | +1.4% | 33,719 | 2.56 |
| 1997 | 85,000 | +6.3% | 33,165 | 2.56 |
| 1996 | 80,000 | −2.4% | 31,153 | 2.57 |
| 1995 | 82,000 | −3.5% | 31,682 | 2.59 |
| 1994 | 85,000 | +2.4% | 32,882 | 2.59 |
| 1993 | 83,000 | — | 32,142 | 2.58 |

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of other starchy roots and tubers in Eritrea?

Eritrea produced 52,386 t in 2024, 0.54% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Eritrea rank in the world for production of other starchy roots and tubers?

Eritrea ranked 19th of 60 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Laos with 50.6% of the world total.

### How has the production of other starchy roots and tubers in Eritrea changed?

It fell by 15% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +55% for the world. The record was 105,209 t in 2005.

### What is the yield of other starchy roots and tubers in Eritrea?

3.4 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (52,386 t from 15,193 ha), against a world average of 14.2 t/ha.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Eritrea is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[Laos](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/laos/)[DR Congo](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/dr-congo/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/pakistan/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/indonesia/)[Namibia](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/namibia/)[Papua New Guinea](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/papua-new-guinea/)[Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/thailand/)[Peru](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/peru/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/mexico/)[Nepal](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/nepal/)[Colombia](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/colombia/)[Botswana](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/botswana/)
[All countries producing other starchy roots and tubers](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/)

## Other products of Eritrea

[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/eritrea/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/eritrea/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/eritrea/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/eritrea/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/eritrea/)[Cereals n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-n-e-c/eritrea/)[Other pulses n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-pulses-n-e-c/eritrea/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/eritrea/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/eritrea/)[Millet](https://husfarm.com/production/millet/eritrea/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/eritrea/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/eritrea/)
[Agricultural production in Eritrea](https://husfarm.com/production/country/eritrea/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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