Yams production in French Polynesia
In 2024 French Polynesia produced 19 t of yams, the 59th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). The record was 158 t in 2020. Area harvested: 9 ha, yield 2.1 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 19 t
- World rank
- 59 of 59
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 158 t
- 2020
Yams in French Polynesia, 2018–2024 (tonnes)
French Polynesia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- Yield, t/ha
- 2.1
- world 8.4 (−75%)
- kg per person
- 0.07
- world 11.3
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | Belize | 44 | 0.00% |
| 58 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | 31 | 0.00% |
| 59 | French Polynesia | 19 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of yams
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 | 19 | +280% | 9 | 2.11 |
| 2023 | 5 | −17% | 2 | 2.50 |
| 2022 | 6 | −81% | 3 | 2.00 |
| 2021 | 32 | −80% | 14 | 2.29 |
| 2020 | 158 | +3,850% | 67 | 2.36 |
| 2019 | 4 | −88% | 2 | 2.00 |
| 2018 | 33 | — | 14 | 2.36 |
Questions and answers
What is the production of yams in French Polynesia?
French Polynesia produced 19 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does French Polynesia rank in the world for production of yams?
French Polynesia ranked 59th of 59 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Nigeria with 70.7% of the world total.
What is the yield of yams in French Polynesia?
2.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (19 t from 9 ha), against a world average of 8.4 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 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.