Sweet potatoes production in French Polynesia
In 2024 French Polynesia produced 143 t of sweet potatoes, the 107th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). The record was 169 t in 2023. Area harvested: 21 ha, yield 6.8 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 143 t
- World rank
- 107 of 111
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 169 t
- 2023
Sweet potatoes in French Polynesia, 2018–2024 (tonnes)
French Polynesia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- Yield, t/ha
- 6.8
- world 12.6 (−46%)
- kg per person
- 0.51
- world 11.1
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | 177 | 0.00% |
| 106 | Antigua and Barbuda | 151 | 0.00% |
| 107 | French Polynesia | 143 | 0.00% |
| 108 | Hong Kong | 61 | 0.00% |
| 109 | Bhutan | 44 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of sweet potatoes
Share of the world total; French Polynesia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 143 | −15% | 21 | 6.81 |
| 2023 | 169 | +63% | 24 | 7.04 |
| 2022 | 104 | −34% | 15 | 6.93 |
| 2021 | 158 | 0.0% | 23 | 6.87 |
| 2020 | 158 | 0.0% | 23 | 6.87 |
| 2019 | 158 | +14% | 23 | 6.87 |
| 2018 | 138 | — | 20 | 6.90 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 12 t USD 60,000
- Importer rank
- 118 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 French Polynesia?
French Polynesia produced 143 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does French Polynesia rank in the world for production of sweet potatoes?
French Polynesia ranked 107th of 111 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 56.5% of the world total.
What is the yield of sweet potatoes in French Polynesia?
6.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (143 t from 21 ha), against a world average of 12.6 t/ha.
Does French Polynesia export or import sweet potatoes?
In 2024 French Polynesia reported no exports and imports of 12 t (USD 60,000), 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; the 2024 figure for French Polynesia is imputed 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.