Sweet potatoes production in Bolivia
In 2024 Bolivia produced 4,635 t of sweet potatoes, the 77th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 0.2%. The record was 20,400 t in 1977. Area harvested: 1,092 ha, yield 4.2 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 4,635 t
- World rank
- 77 of 111
- 10-year change
- +0.2%
- Record
- 20,400 t
- 1977
Sweet potatoes in Bolivia, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Bolivia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.00% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 4.2
- world 12.6 (−66%)
- kg per person
- 0.37
- world 11.1
- 10-year change
- +0.2%
- world −3.1%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | Mauritania | 5,313 | 0.01% |
| 76 | Timor-Leste | 4,825 | 0.01% |
| 77 | Bolivia | 4,635 | 0.01% |
| 78 | Guatemala | 4,565 | 0.01% |
| 79 | Pakistan | 4,390 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of sweet potatoes
Share of the world total; Bolivia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,635 | −13% | 1,092 | 4.24 |
| 2023 | 5,350 | +19% | 1,214 | 4.41 |
| 2022 | 4,512 | −2.6% | 1,073 | 4.21 |
| 2021 | 4,631 | +2.8% | 1,079 | 4.29 |
| 2020 | 4,507 | +0.4% | 1,077 | 4.18 |
| 2019 | 4,487 | +0.1% | 1,070 | 4.19 |
| 2018 | 4,483 | +1.1% | 1,075 | 4.17 |
| 2017 | 4,435 | −1.8% | 1,056 | 4.20 |
| 2016 | 4,517 | −2.0% | 1,100 | 4.11 |
| 2015 | 4,609 | −0.4% | 1,093 | 4.22 |
| 2014 | 4,627 | −0.0% | 1,375 | 3.37 |
| 2013 | 4,629 | −6.0% | 1,349 | 3.43 |
| 2012 | 4,923 | +3.0% | 1,333 | 3.69 |
| 2011 | 4,778 | +0.8% | 1,331 | 3.59 |
| 2010 | 4,739 | −37% | 1,321 | 3.59 |
| 2009 | 7,551 | +1.5% | 1,616 | 4.67 |
| 2008 | 7,438 | +1.5% | 1,602 | 4.64 |
| 2007 | 7,328 | +1.4% | 1,589 | 4.61 |
| 2006 | 7,228 | +2.1% | 1,578 | 4.58 |
| 2005 | 7,081 | +1.7% | 1,557 | 4.55 |
| 2004 | 6,965 | +1.8% | 1,538 | 4.53 |
| 2003 | 6,843 | −52% | 1,521 | 4.50 |
| 2002 | 14,400 | +0.2% | 3,010 | 4.78 |
| 2001 | 14,370 | −3.6% | 3,100 | 4.64 |
| 2000 | 14,900 | +9.6% | 3,120 | 4.78 |
| 1999 | 13,600 | +13% | 3,100 | 4.39 |
| 1998 | 12,000 | −6.3% | 2,900 | 4.14 |
| 1997 | 12,800 | +0.2% | 3,100 | 4.13 |
| 1996 | 12,770 | +2.2% | 3,052 | 4.18 |
| 1995 | 12,500 | −2.3% | 2,990 | 4.18 |
| 1994 | 12,800 | +5.1% | 3,000 | 4.27 |
| 1993 | 12,175 | +0.3% | 2,950 | 4.13 |
| 1992 | 12,140 | −6.7% | 2,770 | 4.38 |
| 1991 | 13,018 | +23% | 2,806 | 4.64 |
| 1990 | 10,621 | −14% | 2,445 | 4.34 |
| 1989 | 12,400 | +27% | 2,770 | 4.48 |
| 1988 | 9,790 | +2.0% | 2,169 | 4.51 |
| 1987 | 9,600 | +31% | 2,430 | 3.95 |
| 1986 | 7,346 | +1.9% | 1,978 | 3.71 |
| 1985 | 7,210 | −1.8% | 1,891 | 3.81 |
| 1984 | 7,344 | +48% | 1,750 | 4.20 |
| 1983 | 4,975 | −45% | 1,271 | 3.91 |
| 1982 | 9,000 | +20% | 1,575 | 5.71 |
| 1981 | 7,525 | −49% | 1,395 | 5.39 |
| 1980 | 14,665 | +3.6% | 2,735 | 5.36 |
| 1979 | 14,150 | −2.3% | 2,895 | 4.89 |
| 1978 | 14,485 | −29% | 2,690 | 5.38 |
| 1977 | 20,400 | +9.7% | 3,400 | 6.00 |
| 1976 | 18,600 | +13% | 3,000 | 6.20 |
| 1975 | 16,410 | +4.9% | 2,220 | 7.39 |
| 1974 | 15,648 | +6.4% | 2,062 | 7.59 |
| 1973 | 14,700 | +12% | 1,950 | 7.54 |
| 1972 | 13,100 | +2.3% | 1,740 | 7.53 |
| 1971 | 12,800 | +4.9% | 1,700 | 7.53 |
| 1970 | 12,200 | +5.2% | 1,650 | 7.39 |
| 1969 | 11,600 | +3.6% | 1,550 | 7.48 |
| 1968 | 11,200 | +0.9% | 1,130 | 9.91 |
| 1967 | 11,100 | 0.0% | 1,150 | 9.65 |
| 1966 | 11,100 | +0.9% | 1,170 | 9.49 |
| 1965 | 11,000 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 11.00 |
| 1964 | 11,000 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 11.00 |
| 1963 | 11,000 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 11.00 |
| 1962 | 11,000 | +7.8% | 1,000 | 11.00 |
| 1961 | 10,200 | — | 1,000 | 10.20 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 527 t USD 99,000
- Importer rank
- 67 of 143
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of sweet potatoes in Bolivia?
Bolivia produced 4,635 t in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Bolivia rank in the world for production of sweet potatoes?
Bolivia ranked 77th of 111 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 56.5% of the world total.
How has the production of sweet potatoes in Bolivia changed?
It rose by 0.2% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −3.1% for the world. The record was 20,400 t in 1977.
What is the yield of sweet potatoes in Bolivia?
4.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (4,635 t from 1,092 ha), against a world average of 12.6 t/ha.
Does Bolivia export or import sweet potatoes?
In 2024 Bolivia reported no exports and imports of 527 t (USD 99,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. 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.