Yams production in Ethiopia
In 2024 Ethiopia produced 45,301 t of yams, the 26th largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 279%. The record was 57,596 t in 2015. Area harvested: 5,060 ha, yield 9.0 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 45,301 t
- World rank
- 26 of 59
- 10-year change
- +279%
- Record
- 57,596 t
- 2015
Yams in Ethiopia, 2013–2024 (tonnes)
Ethiopia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.05%
- 0.02% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 9.0
- world 8.4 (+6.0%)
- kg per person
- 0.34
- world 11.3
- 10-year change
- +279%
- world +42%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Dominican Republic | 54,514 | 0.06% |
| 25 | South Sudan | 54,216 | 0.06% |
| 26 | Ethiopia | 45,301 | 0.05% |
| 27 | Solomon Islands | 45,058 | 0.05% |
| 28 | Vanuatu | 42,060 | 0.05% |
Map of world production of yams
Share of the world total; Ethiopia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45,301 | −3.9% | 5,060 | 8.95 |
| 2023 | 47,146 | +30% | 5,390 | 8.75 |
| 2022 | 36,383 | −31% | 5,403 | 6.73 |
| 2021 | 52,630 | +15% | 9,206 | 5.72 |
| 2020 | 45,730 | −7.1% | 4,874 | 9.38 |
| 2019 | 49,227 | +33% | 5,323 | 9.25 |
| 2018 | 36,901 | −24% | 4,101 | 9.00 |
| 2017 | 48,740 | −4.4% | 5,356 | 9.10 |
| 2016 | 50,964 | −12% | 5,603 | 9.10 |
| 2015 | 57,596 | +382% | 5,522 | 10.43 |
| 2014 | 11,953 | −51% | 4,426 | 2.70 |
| 2013 | 24,273 | — | 4,514 | 5.38 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 3 t USD 3,000
- Exporter rank
- 46 of 52
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 yams in Ethiopia?
Ethiopia produced 45,301 t in 2024, 0.05% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Ethiopia rank in the world for production of yams?
Ethiopia ranked 26th of 59 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Nigeria with 70.7% of the world total.
How has the production of yams in Ethiopia changed?
It rose by 279% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +42% for the world. The record was 57,596 t in 2015.
What is the yield of yams in Ethiopia?
9.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (45,301 t from 5,060 ha), against a world average of 8.4 t/ha.
Does Ethiopia export or import yams?
In 2024 Ethiopia reported exports of 3 t (USD 3,000) and no imports, 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 Ethiopia 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.