> In 2024 Sao Tome and Principe produced 13,893 t of all roots and tubers, the 160th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total).

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/sao-tome-and-principe/

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# All roots and tubers production in Sao Tome and Principe

In 2024 Sao Tome and Principe produced 13,893 t of all roots and tubers, the 160th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 35%. The record was 35,900 t in 2005. Area harvested: 2,763 ha, yield 5.0 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.

Production, 202413,893 t
World rank160 of 192
10-year change+35%
Record35,900 t2005

## All roots and tubers in Sao Tome and Principe, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Sao Tome and Principe compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.00%0.00% in 2014
Yield, t/ha5.0world 13.1 (−62%)
kg per person59.0world 116
10-year change+35%world +13%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 158 | [Kuwait](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/kuwait/) | 16,012 | 0.00% |
| 159 | [Oman](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/oman/) | 14,086 | 0.00% |
| 160 | **Sao Tome and Principe** | 13,893 | 0.00% |
| 161 | [Gambia](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/gambia/) | 12,212 | 0.00% |
| 162 | [Micronesia](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/micronesia/) | 11,788 | 0.00% |

[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; Sao Tome and Principe is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 13,893 | −1.1% | 2,763 | 5.03 |
| 2023 | 14,044 | +0.7% | 2,796 | 5.02 |
| 2022 | 13,947 | +1.1% | 2,787 | 5.00 |
| 2021 | 13,801 | −0.5% | 2,806 | 4.92 |
| 2020 | 13,872 | +0.3% | 2,879 | 4.82 |
| 2019 | 13,834 | −1.2% | 2,793 | 4.95 |
| 2018 | 14,005 | −1.4% | 2,855 | 4.91 |
| 2017 | 14,197 | +2.8% | 2,560 | 5.55 |
| 2016 | 13,810 | +44% | 2,609 | 5.29 |
| 2015 | 9,577 | −6.8% | 3,166 | 3.02 |
| 2014 | 10,279 | −11% | 2,644 | 3.89 |
| 2013 | 11,565 | −6.7% | 2,678 | 4.32 |
| 2012 | 12,399 | −10% | 2,595 | 4.78 |
| 2011 | 13,785 | −21% | 2,538 | 5.43 |
| 2010 | 17,554 | −17% | 3,576 | 4.91 |
| 2009 | 21,170 | −13% | 4,156 | 5.09 |
| 2008 | 24,311 | −11% | 4,348 | 5.59 |
| 2007 | 27,397 | −13% | 4,310 | 6.36 |
| 2006 | 31,466 | −12% | 4,207 | 7.48 |
| 2005 | 35,900 | +0.9% | 3,990 | 9.00 |
| 2004 | 35,593 | +0.5% | 3,887 | 9.16 |
| 2003 | 35,400 | +0.1% | 3,824 | 9.26 |
| 2002 | 35,357 | +2.8% | 3,810 | 9.28 |
| 2001 | 34,385 | +3.5% | 3,752 | 9.16 |
| 2000 | 33,234 | +6.9% | 3,675 | 9.04 |
| 1999 | 31,100 | +4.0% | 3,606 | 8.62 |
| 1998 | 29,900 | +6.5% | 3,450 | 8.67 |
| 1997 | 28,079 | +15% | 3,252 | 8.63 |
| 1996 | 24,370 | +46% | 2,894 | 8.42 |
| 1995 | 16,645 | −4.3% | 2,088 | 7.97 |
| 1994 | 17,400 | +58% | 2,430 | 7.16 |
| 1993 | 11,042 | +12% | 1,741 | 6.34 |
| 1992 | 9,816 | +81% | 1,520 | 6.46 |
| 1991 | 5,415 | −29% | 765 | 7.08 |
| 1990 | 7,605 | −1.1% | 1,008 | 7.54 |
| 1989 | 7,690 | +4.3% | 990 | 7.77 |
| 1988 | 7,376 | −21% | 960 | 7.68 |
| 1987 | 9,338 | −4.5% | 1,120 | 8.34 |
| 1986 | 9,776 | −14% | 1,150 | 8.50 |
| 1985 | 11,344 | −8.5% | 1,270 | 8.93 |
| 1984 | 12,400 | −3.9% | 1,450 | 8.55 |
| 1983 | 12,900 | −7.2% | 1,550 | 8.32 |
| 1982 | 13,900 | +0.7% | 1,600 | 8.69 |
| 1981 | 13,800 | +4.5% | 1,600 | 8.63 |
| 1980 | 13,200 | −4.3% | 1,550 | 8.52 |
| 1979 | 13,800 | 0.0% | 1,420 | 9.72 |
| 1978 | 13,800 | +1.5% | 1,420 | 9.72 |
| 1977 | 13,600 | +0.7% | 1,300 | 10.46 |
| 1976 | 13,500 | 0.0% | 1,190 | 11.34 |
| 1975 | 13,500 | +8.0% | 1,150 | 11.74 |
| 1974 | 12,500 | +5.0% | 1,140 | 10.96 |
| 1973 | 11,900 | +3.0% | 1,080 | 11.02 |
| 1972 | 11,550 | +0.4% | 1,140 | 10.13 |
| 1971 | 11,500 | +3.1% | 1,240 | 9.27 |
| 1970 | 11,150 | +2.3% | 1,330 | 8.38 |
| 1969 | 10,900 | +1.4% | 1,330 | 8.20 |
| 1968 | 10,750 | +3.4% | 1,320 | 8.14 |
| 1967 | 10,400 | +2.5% | 1,270 | 8.19 |
| 1966 | 10,150 | +2.5% | 1,260 | 8.06 |
| 1965 | 9,900 | +3.1% | 1,250 | 7.92 |
| 1964 | 9,600 | +1.1% | 1,250 | 7.68 |
| 1963 | 9,500 | 0.0% | 1,250 | 7.60 |
| 1962 | 9,500 | 0.0% | 1,250 | 7.60 |
| 1961 | 9,500 | — | 1,250 | 7.60 |

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of roots and tubers in Sao Tome and Principe?

Sao Tome and Principe produced 13,893 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Sao Tome and Principe rank in the world for production of roots and tubers?

Sao Tome and Principe ranked 160th 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 Sao Tome and Principe changed?

It rose by 35% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +13% for the world. The record was 35,900 t in 2005.

### What is the yield of roots and tubers in Sao Tome and Principe?

5.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (13,893 t from 2,763 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 Sao Tome and Principe 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 Sao Tome and Principe

[Plantains](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/sao-tome-and-principe/)[Oil palm fruit](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-palm-fruit/sao-tome-and-principe/)[Taro](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/sao-tome-and-principe/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/sao-tome-and-principe/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/sao-tome-and-principe/)[Palm oil](https://husfarm.com/production/palm-oil/sao-tome-and-principe/)[Cocoa beans](https://husfarm.com/production/cocoa-beans/sao-tome-and-principe/)[Yams](https://husfarm.com/production/yams/sao-tome-and-principe/)[Coconuts, in shell](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/sao-tome-and-principe/)[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/sao-tome-and-principe/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/sao-tome-and-principe/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/sao-tome-and-principe/)
[Agricultural production in Sao Tome and Principe](https://husfarm.com/production/country/sao-tome-and-principe/)

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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