All roots and tubers production in Seychelles
In 2024 Seychelles produced 241 t of all roots and tubers, the 187th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 10%. The record was 500 t in 1971. Area harvested: 20 ha, yield 12.1 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 241 t
- World rank
- 187 of 192
- 10-year change
- +10%
- Record
- 500 t
- 1971
All roots and tubers in Seychelles, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Seychelles compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 12.1
- world 13.1 (−8.2%)
- kg per person
- 1.85
- world 116
- 10-year change
- +10%
- world +13%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185 | Antigua and Barbuda | 386 | 0.00% |
| 186 | Cook Islands | 322 | 0.00% |
| 187 | Seychelles | 241 | 0.00% |
| 188 | Tuvalu | 147 | 0.00% |
| 189 | Bahrain | 80 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of roots and tubers
Share of the world total; Seychelles is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 241 | 0.0% | 20 | 12.05 |
| 2023 | 241 | +0.4% | 20 | 12.05 |
| 2022 | 240 | −1.2% | 20 | 12.00 |
| 2021 | 243 | +1.3% | 20 | 12.15 |
| 2020 | 240 | +1.3% | 20 | 12.00 |
| 2019 | 237 | +1.3% | 20 | 11.85 |
| 2018 | 234 | +0.9% | 19 | 12.32 |
| 2017 | 232 | +0.9% | 19 | 12.21 |
| 2016 | 230 | +1.8% | 19 | 12.11 |
| 2015 | 226 | +3.2% | 18 | 12.56 |
| 2014 | 219 | −0.5% | 18 | 12.17 |
| 2013 | 220 | −12% | 18 | 12.22 |
| 2012 | 250 | +12% | 20 | 12.50 |
| 2011 | 223 | +19% | 18 | 12.39 |
| 2010 | 188 | −6.9% | 15 | 12.53 |
| 2009 | 202 | +0.5% | 16 | 12.63 |
| 2008 | 201 | +6.3% | 16 | 12.56 |
| 2007 | 189 | −6.4% | 15 | 12.60 |
| 2006 | 202 | −0.5% | 16 | 12.63 |
| 2005 | 203 | +6.3% | 16 | 12.69 |
| 2004 | 191 | +1.6% | 15 | 12.73 |
| 2003 | 188 | 0.0% | 15 | 12.53 |
| 2002 | 188 | +0.5% | 15 | 12.53 |
| 2001 | 187 | +1.1% | 15 | 12.47 |
| 2000 | 185 | +1.6% | 14 | 13.21 |
| 1999 | 182 | +1.1% | 14 | 13.00 |
| 1998 | 180 | +1.1% | 14 | 12.86 |
| 1997 | 178 | +1.7% | 14 | 12.71 |
| 1996 | 175 | +1.2% | 13 | 13.46 |
| 1995 | 173 | +1.8% | 13 | 13.31 |
| 1994 | 170 | +1.2% | 13 | 13.08 |
| 1993 | 168 | +1.2% | 13 | 12.92 |
| 1992 | 166 | +1.8% | 13 | 12.77 |
| 1991 | 163 | +3.8% | 12 | 13.58 |
| 1990 | 157 | +4.7% | 31 | 5.06 |
| 1989 | 150 | 0.0% | 30 | 5.00 |
| 1988 | 150 | 0.0% | 30 | 5.00 |
| 1987 | 150 | 0.0% | 30 | 5.00 |
| 1986 | 150 | 0.0% | 30 | 5.00 |
| 1985 | 150 | 0.0% | 30 | 5.00 |
| 1984 | 150 | 0.0% | 30 | 5.00 |
| 1983 | 150 | 0.0% | 30 | 5.00 |
| 1982 | 150 | 0.0% | 30 | 5.00 |
| 1981 | 150 | 0.0% | 30 | 5.00 |
| 1980 | 150 | 0.0% | 30 | 5.00 |
| 1979 | 150 | −1.3% | 30 | 5.00 |
| 1978 | 152 | −5.0% | 30 | 5.07 |
| 1977 | 160 | −20% | 30 | 5.33 |
| 1976 | 200 | −20% | 35 | 5.71 |
| 1975 | 250 | −17% | 40 | 6.25 |
| 1974 | 300 | −40% | 49 | 6.12 |
| 1973 | 500 | 0.0% | 83 | 6.02 |
| 1972 | 500 | 0.0% | 83 | 6.02 |
| 1971 | 500 | +1.0% | 83 | 6.02 |
| 1970 | 495 | +3.6% | 80 | 6.19 |
| 1969 | 478 | −0.4% | 80 | 5.98 |
| 1968 | 480 | +0.8% | 80 | 6.00 |
| 1967 | 476 | +1.5% | 75 | 6.35 |
| 1966 | 469 | +2.0% | 75 | 6.25 |
| 1965 | 460 | 0.0% | 75 | 6.13 |
| 1964 | 460 | +2.0% | 75 | 6.13 |
| 1963 | 451 | +2.0% | 75 | 6.01 |
| 1962 | 442 | +2.6% | 75 | 5.89 |
| 1961 | 431 | — | 75 | 5.75 |
Questions and answers
What is the production of roots and tubers in Seychelles?
Seychelles produced 241 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Seychelles rank in the world for production of roots and tubers?
Seychelles ranked 187th 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 Seychelles changed?
It rose by 10% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +13% for the world. The record was 500 t in 1971.
What is the yield of roots and tubers in Seychelles?
12.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (241 t from 20 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 Seychelles is estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.