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FAOSTAT · 1961–2024

Yams production in Grenada

In 2024 Grenada produced 251 t of yams, the 52nd largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). The record was 574 t in 2019. Area harvested: 18 ha, yield 13.9 t/ha.

Today’s prices
Production, 2024
251 t
World rank
52 of 59
10-year change
—
Record
574 t
2019

Yams in Grenada, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

0200400600800197019801990200020102020

Grenada compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total
0.00%
Yield, t/ha
13.9
world 8.4 (+65%)
kg per person
2.14
world 11.3

Position in the world ranking

#CountryTonnesShare
50Barbados3320.00%
51Saint Lucia3010.00%
52Grenada2510.00%
53Niue1640.00%
54Antigua and Barbuda1460.00%

Full ranking of 59 countries

Map of world production of yams

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

By year

YearTonnesChangeArea harvested, haYield, t/ha
2024251+92%1813.94
2023131+38%1013.10
202295−59%811.88
2021230−10%2011.50
2020256−55%2112.19
2019574+23%4213.67
2018467+1.3%3413.74
2017461−19%3313.97
2016567—4512.60
20140———
20130−100%——
201226−38%122.17
201142−30%202.10
201060−24%282.14
200979−21%382.08
2008100−17%482.08
2007121−15%582.09
2006143−16%692.07
2005170−21%822.07
2004215−39%1032.09
2003352+1.7%1682.10
2002346−2.5%1642.11
2001355−1.7%1682.11
2000361−0.8%1702.12
19993640.0%1712.13
1998364+1.7%1702.14
1997358+3.2%1682.13
1996347+1.5%1612.16
1995342+9.3%1562.19
19943130.0%1502.09
1993313+0.3%1432.19
1992312+1.3%1402.23
1991308+1.0%1372.25
1990305+3.0%1302.35
1989296+2.8%1202.47
1988288+1.4%1202.40
1987284+4.4%1152.47
1986272−32%1102.47
1985400−12%1802.22
1984455−0.2%1802.53
1983456−9.9%1802.53
1982506+5.0%2002.53
1981482+5.0%1902.54
1980459−9.3%1802.55
1979506+2.0%2002.53
1978496−2.9%1952.54
1977511+9.9%2002.56
1976465+1.1%1852.51
1975460+1.1%1802.56
1974455+6.8%1802.53
1973426−5.3%1702.51
1972450−13%1802.50
1971520+1.0%2052.54
1970515+1.0%2002.58
1969510+2.0%2002.55
1968500+1.0%2002.50
1967495+1.0%1952.54
1966490+2.1%1902.58
19654800.0%1902.53
1964480+2.1%1902.53
1963470+2.2%1852.54
1962460+2.2%1802.56
1961450—1752.57

Trade, 2024

Imports
18 t USD 15,000
Importer rank
60 of 85

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 Grenada?

Grenada produced 251 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

Where does Grenada rank in the world for production of yams?

Grenada ranked 52nd of 59 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Nigeria with 70.7% of the world total.

What is the yield of yams in Grenada?

13.9 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (251 t from 18 ha), against a world average of 8.4 t/ha.

Does Grenada export or import yams?

In 2024 Grenada reported no exports and imports of 18 t (USD 15,000), 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. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

Other large producers

NigeriaGhanaCôte d'IvoireBeninTogoIndiaCameroonColombiaPapua New GuineaGuineaBrazilGabon

All countries producing yams

Other products of Grenada

Sugar caneCoconuts, in shellBeerHen eggsBananasOther vegetables, fresh n.e.c.Other fruits, n.e.c.WatermelonsGrapefruit and pomelosAvocadosMangoes and guavasCow milk

Agricultural production in Grenada

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.