> In 2024 Eritrea produced 52,445 t of all roots and tubers, the 150th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 15%.

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# All roots and tubers production in Eritrea

In 2024 Eritrea produced 52,445 t of all roots and tubers, the 150th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 15%. The record was 131,205 t in 1998. Area harvested: 15,283 ha, yield 3.4 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.

Production, 202452,445 t
World rank150 of 192
10-year change−15%
Record131,205 t1998

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

## Eritrea compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.01%0.01% in 2014
Yield, t/ha3.4world 13.1 (−74%)
kg per person14.8world 116
10-year change−15%world +13%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 148 | [Bhutan](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/bhutan/) | 74,233 | 0.01% |
| 149 | [Estonia](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/estonia/) | 69,330 | 0.01% |
| 150 | **Eritrea** | 52,445 | 0.01% |
| 151 | [Timor-Leste](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/timor-leste/) | 50,708 | 0.01% |
| 152 | [Dominica](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/dominica/) | 49,299 | 0.01% |

[Full ranking of 192 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/)

### Map of world production of 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 | 52,445 | −1.0% | 15,283 | 3.43 |
| 2023 | 52,967 | −1.0% | 15,559 | 3.40 |
| 2022 | 53,489 | −1.0% | 15,009 | 3.56 |
| 2021 | 54,043 | −3.9% | 15,280 | 3.54 |
| 2020 | 56,229 | +0.5% | 16,388 | 3.43 |
| 2019 | 55,950 | +4.0% | 16,371 | 3.42 |
| 2018 | 53,812 | −5.0% | 15,645 | 3.44 |
| 2017 | 56,642 | −1.3% | 16,452 | 3.44 |
| 2016 | 57,396 | +21% | 17,014 | 3.37 |
| 2015 | 47,399 | −23% | 13,470 | 3.52 |
| 2014 | 61,851 | −2.0% | 18,483 | 3.35 |
| 2013 | 63,139 | +1.6% | 19,099 | 3.31 |
| 2012 | 62,139 | −3.8% | 18,590 | 3.34 |
| 2011 | 64,603 | −0.7% | 20,065 | 3.22 |
| 2010 | 65,040 | −6.7% | 20,667 | 3.15 |
| 2009 | 69,703 | −15% | 22,793 | 3.06 |
| 2008 | 82,155 | −8.1% | 27,804 | 2.95 |
| 2007 | 89,406 | −17% | 31,029 | 2.88 |
| 2006 | 107,432 | −12% | 35,738 | 3.01 |
| 2005 | 122,697 | +6.8% | 41,205 | 2.98 |
| 2004 | 114,859 | +8.5% | 40,258 | 2.85 |
| 2003 | 105,850 | −0.9% | 40,500 | 2.61 |
| 2002 | 106,858 | −0.5% | 38,594 | 2.77 |
| 2001 | 107,415 | −5.1% | 39,000 | 2.75 |
| 2000 | 113,156 | −11% | 37,481 | 3.02 |
| 1999 | 127,000 | −3.2% | 39,118 | 3.25 |
| 1998 | 131,205 | +3.3% | 39,119 | 3.35 |
| 1997 | 127,000 | +6.7% | 38,365 | 3.31 |
| 1996 | 119,000 | −2.5% | 36,053 | 3.30 |
| 1995 | 122,000 | −3.2% | 36,680 | 3.33 |
| 1994 | 125,973 | +1.6% | 37,947 | 3.32 |
| 1993 | 124,000 | — | 37,142 | 3.34 |

## Questions and answers

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

Eritrea produced 52,445 t in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Eritrea ranked 150th of 192 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 16.2% of the world total.

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

It fell by 15% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +13% for the world. The record was 131,205 t in 1998.

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

3.4 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (52,445 t from 15,283 ha), against a world average of 13.1 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 estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/china/)[Nigeria](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/nigeria/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/india/)[DR Congo](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/dr-congo/)[Ghana](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/ghana/)[Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/thailand/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/brazil/)[Ukraine](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/ukraine/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/united-states/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/indonesia/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/russia/)[Côte d'Ivoire](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/cote-divoire/)
[All countries producing all roots and tubers](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/)

## 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/)[Other starchy roots and tubers](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/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/)
[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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