> In 2024 Saint Kitts and Nevis produced 177 t of sweet potatoes, the 105th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 27%.

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# Sweet potatoes production in Saint Kitts and Nevis

In 2024 Saint Kitts and Nevis produced 177 t of sweet potatoes, the 105th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 27%. The record was 313 t in 1971. Area harvested: 35 ha, yield 5.1 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

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Production, 2024177 t
World rank105 of 111
10-year change+27%
Record313 t1971

## Sweet potatoes in Saint Kitts and Nevis, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Saint Kitts and Nevis compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.00%0.00% in 2014
Yield, t/ha5.1world 12.6 (−60%)
kg per person3.78world 11.1
10-year change+27%world −3.1%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 103 | [Niue](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/niue/) | 252 | 0.00% |
| 104 | [Belize](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/belize/) | 207 | 0.00% |
| 105 | **Saint Kitts and Nevis** | 177 | 0.00% |
| 106 | [Antigua and Barbuda](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/antigua-and-barbuda/) | 151 | 0.00% |
| 107 | [French Polynesia](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/french-polynesia/) | 143 | 0.00% |

[Full ranking of 111 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/)

### Map of world production of sweet potatoes

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Saint Kitts and Nevis is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 177 | +0.6% | 35 | 5.06 |
| 2023 | 176 | +40% | 33 | 5.33 |
| 2022 | 126 | −28% | 23 | 5.48 |
| 2021 | 176 | +10% | 29 | 6.07 |
| 2020 | 160 | −48% | 25 | 6.40 |
| 2019 | 306 | +105% | 46 | 6.65 |
| 2018 | 149 | −13% | 22 | 6.77 |
| 2017 | 172 | −5.5% | 25 | 6.88 |
| 2016 | 182 | +42% | 29 | 6.28 |
| 2015 | 128 | −7.9% | 23 | 5.57 |
| 2014 | 139 | −46% | 15 | 9.27 |
| 2013 | 256 | +40% | 28 | 9.14 |
| 2012 | 183 | −15% | 20 | 9.15 |
| 2011 | 216 | +9.1% | 24 | 9.00 |
| 2010 | 198 | −14% | 22 | 9.00 |
| 2009 | 230 | +16% | 26 | 8.85 |
| 2008 | 199 | +3.1% | 22 | 9.05 |
| 2007 | 193 | −3.5% | 22 | 8.77 |
| 2006 | 200 | +29% | 22 | 9.09 |
| 2005 | 155 | −6.6% | 52 | 2.98 |
| 2004 | 166 | −3.5% | 31 | 5.35 |
| 2003 | 172 | 0.0% | 32 | 5.38 |
| 2002 | 172 | +15% | 30 | 5.73 |
| 2001 | 150 | −0.7% | 26 | 5.77 |
| 2000 | 151 | −11% | 26 | 5.81 |
| 1999 | 170 | −2.9% | 50 | 3.40 |
| 1998 | 175 | +17% | 28 | 6.25 |
| 1997 | 150 | −40% | 30 | 5.00 |
| 1996 | 250 | +11% | 31 | 8.06 |
| 1995 | 225 | +18% | 30 | 7.50 |
| 1994 | 190 | +5.6% | 25 | 7.60 |
| 1993 | 180 | +5.9% | 25 | 7.20 |
| 1992 | 170 | −5.0% | 20 | 8.50 |
| 1991 | 179 | +12% | 23 | 7.78 |
| 1990 | 160 | +3.2% | 18 | 8.89 |
| 1989 | 155 | 0.0% | 17 | 9.12 |
| 1988 | 155 | +3.3% | 17 | 9.12 |
| 1987 | 150 | 0.0% | 16 | 9.38 |
| 1986 | 150 | 0.0% | 16 | 9.38 |
| 1985 | 150 | 0.0% | 16 | 9.38 |
| 1984 | 150 | 0.0% | 16 | 9.38 |
| 1983 | 150 | +7.1% | 16 | 9.38 |
| 1982 | 140 | +3.7% | 17 | 8.24 |
| 1981 | 135 | +8.0% | 18 | 7.50 |
| 1980 | 125 | +25% | 20 | 6.25 |
| 1979 | 100 | 0.0% | 20 | 5.00 |
| 1978 | 100 | +9.9% | 20 | 5.00 |
| 1977 | 91 | −24% | 16 | 5.69 |
| 1976 | 120 | +20% | 24 | 5.00 |
| 1975 | 100 | −51% | 20 | 5.00 |
| 1974 | 204 | +6.8% | 121 | 1.69 |
| 1973 | 191 | −24% | 113 | 1.69 |
| 1972 | 250 | −20% | 100 | 2.50 |
| 1971 | 313 | +25% | 93 | 3.37 |
| 1970 | 250 | +25% | 90 | 2.78 |
| 1969 | 200 | 0.0% | 80 | 2.50 |
| 1968 | 200 | +33% | 80 | 2.50 |
| 1967 | 150 | 0.0% | 70 | 2.14 |
| 1966 | 150 | +25% | 70 | 2.14 |
| 1965 | 120 | +20% | 60 | 2.00 |
| 1964 | 100 | 0.0% | 50 | 2.00 |
| 1963 | 100 | +25% | 50 | 2.00 |
| 1962 | 80 | 0.0% | 40 | 2.00 |
| 1961 | 80 | — | 40 | 2.00 |

## Trade, 2024

Imports24 t USD 38,000
Importer rank108 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](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of sweet potatoes in Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Saint Kitts and Nevis produced 177 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Saint Kitts and Nevis rank in the world for production of sweet potatoes?

Saint Kitts and Nevis ranked 105th 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis changed?

It rose by 27% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −3.1% for the world. The record was 313 t in 1971.

### What is the yield of sweet potatoes in Saint Kitts and Nevis?

5.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (177 t from 35 ha), against a world average of 12.6 t/ha.

### Does Saint Kitts and Nevis export or import sweet potatoes?

In 2024 Saint Kitts and Nevis reported no exports and imports of 24 t (USD 38,000), 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/china/)[Malawi](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/malawi/)[Nigeria](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/nigeria/)[Tanzania](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/tanzania/)[Angola](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/angola/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/indonesia/)[Rwanda](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/rwanda/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/india/)[Madagascar](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/madagascar/)[Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/ethiopia/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/united-states/)[Uganda](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/uganda/)
[All countries producing sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/)

## Other products of Saint Kitts and Nevis

[Coconuts, in shell](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/saint-kitts-and-nevis/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/saint-kitts-and-nevis/)[Other tropical fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-tropical-fruits/saint-kitts-and-nevis/)[Coconut oil](https://husfarm.com/production/coconut-oil/saint-kitts-and-nevis/)[Other starchy roots and tubers](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/saint-kitts-and-nevis/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/saint-kitts-and-nevis/)[Hen eggs](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/saint-kitts-and-nevis/)[Other pulses n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-pulses-n-e-c/saint-kitts-and-nevis/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/saint-kitts-and-nevis/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/saint-kitts-and-nevis/)[Cucumbers](https://husfarm.com/production/cucumbers/saint-kitts-and-nevis/)[Carrots and turnips](https://husfarm.com/production/carrots/saint-kitts-and-nevis/)
[Agricultural production in Saint Kitts and Nevis](https://husfarm.com/production/country/saint-kitts-and-nevis/)

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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