Sweet potatoes production in Vanuatu
In 2024 Vanuatu produced 11,830 t of sweet potatoes, the 68th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). The record was 11,833 t in 2022. Area harvested: 1,480 ha, yield 8.0 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 11,830 t
- World rank
- 68 of 111
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 11,833 t
- 2022
Sweet potatoes in Vanuatu, 2022–2024 (tonnes)
Vanuatu compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- Yield, t/ha
- 8.0
- world 12.6 (−37%)
- kg per person
- 36.1
- world 11.1
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | Fiji | 12,731 | 0.01% |
| 67 | New Zealand | 11,891 | 0.01% |
| 68 | Vanuatu | 11,830 | 0.01% |
| 69 | Morocco | 11,032 | 0.01% |
| 70 | Comoros | 10,672 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of sweet potatoes
Share of the world total; Vanuatu is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,830 | 0.0% | 1,480 | 7.99 |
| 2023 | 11,830 | −0.0% | 1,480 | 7.99 |
| 2022 | 11,833 | — | 1,480 | 8.00 |
Questions and answers
What is the production of sweet potatoes in Vanuatu?
Vanuatu produced 11,830 t in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Vanuatu rank in the world for production of sweet potatoes?
Vanuatu ranked 68th 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 Vanuatu?
8.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (11,830 t from 1,480 ha), against a world average of 12.6 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 Vanuatu 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.