> In 2024 Ethiopia produced 7.1 million t of all roots and tubers, the 28th largest in the world (0.75% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 25%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/ethiopia/

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# All roots and tubers production in Ethiopia

In 2024 Ethiopia produced 7.1 million t of all roots and tubers, the 28th largest in the world (0.75% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 25%. The record was 8.3 million t in 2020. Area harvested: 451,283 ha, yield 15.8 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.

Production, 20247.1 million t
World rank28 of 192
10-year change+25%
Record8.3 million t2020

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

## Ethiopia compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.75%0.68% in 2014
Yield, t/ha15.8world 13.1 (+20%)
kg per person53.8world 116
10-year change+25%world +13%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 26 | [Peru](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/peru/) | 8,575,501 | 0.91% |
| 27 | [Benin](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/benin/) | 7,919,570 | 0.84% |
| 28 | **Ethiopia** | 7,111,250 | 0.75% |
| 29 | [Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/turkey/) | 6,900,000 | 0.73% |
| 30 | [Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/canada/) | 6,511,540 | 0.69% |

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

### Map of world production of roots and tubers

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Share of the world total; Ethiopia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 7,111,250 | +4.1% | 451,283 | 15.76 |
| 2023 | 6,833,513 | −0.7% | 423,114 | 16.15 |
| 2022 | 6,884,518 | −16% | 433,381 | 15.89 |
| 2021 | 8,168,382 | −2.2% | 515,368 | 15.85 |
| 2020 | 8,349,942 | +11% | 473,462 | 17.64 |
| 2019 | 7,512,717 | −2.5% | 421,083 | 17.84 |
| 2018 | 7,701,824 | +1.4% | 440,474 | 17.49 |
| 2017 | 7,597,706 | +6.1% | 476,372 | 15.95 |
| 2016 | 7,163,820 | +0.6% | 427,921 | 16.74 |
| 2015 | 7,123,885 | +25% | 377,499 | 18.87 |
| 2014 | 5,683,683 | +17% | 298,740 | 19.03 |
| 2013 | 4,860,074 | +38% | 299,855 | 16.21 |
| 2012 | 3,531,096 | +15% | 237,823 | 14.85 |
| 2011 | 3,083,570 | −2.4% | 210,886 | 14.62 |
| 2010 | 3,159,512 | +34% | 241,531 | 13.08 |
| 2009 | 2,353,128 | +64% | 175,416 | 13.41 |
| 2008 | 1,437,013 | −29% | 113,768 | 12.63 |
| 2007 | 2,028,744 | +27% | 173,652 | 11.68 |
| 2006 | 1,598,606 | +5.7% | 144,845 | 11.04 |
| 2005 | 1,512,467 | −4.3% | 137,678 | 10.99 |
| 2004 | 1,580,476 | −8.8% | 121,341 | 13.03 |
| 2003 | 1,733,805 | +13% | 129,925 | 13.34 |
| 2002 | 1,535,869 | −0.0% | 102,422 | 15.00 |
| 2001 | 1,536,038 | +3.5% | 108,594 | 14.14 |
| 2000 | 1,484,802 | +5.7% | 111,163 | 13.36 |
| 1999 | 1,405,355 | +7.7% | 106,621 | 13.18 |
| 1998 | 1,304,912 | +6.0% | 101,792 | 12.82 |
| 1997 | 1,230,793 | +3.0% | 97,427 | 12.63 |
| 1996 | 1,194,521 | −0.3% | 92,252 | 12.95 |
| 1995 | 1,197,825 | −1.2% | 91,335 | 13.11 |
| 1994 | 1,212,066 | −2.1% | 90,942 | 13.33 |
| 1993 | 1,238,575 | — | 92,463 | 13.40 |

## Questions and answers

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

Ethiopia produced 7.1 million t in 2024, 0.75% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Ethiopia ranked 28th 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 Ethiopia changed?

It rose by 25% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +13% for the world. The record was 8.3 million t in 2020.

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

15.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (7.1 million t from 451,283 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 Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia

[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/ethiopia/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/ethiopia/)[Cereals n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-n-e-c/ethiopia/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/ethiopia/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/ethiopia/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/ethiopia/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/ethiopia/)[Taro](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/ethiopia/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/ethiopia/)[Cabbages](https://husfarm.com/production/cabbages/ethiopia/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/ethiopia/)[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/ethiopia/)
[Agricultural production in Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/ethiopia/)

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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