FAOSTAT · 2014–2024
Yams production in Senegal
In 2024 Senegal produced 146,536 t of yams, the 17th largest in the world (0.16% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 417%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 7,822 ha, yield 18.7 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 146,536 t
- World rank
- 17 of 59
- 10-year change
- +417%
- Record
- 146,536 t
- 2024
Yams in Senegal, 2014–2024 (tonnes)
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 146,536 | +22% | 7,822 | 18.73 |
| 2023 | 120,502 | +16% | 7,565 | 15.93 |
| 2022 | 104,274 | +8.1% | 6,356 | 16.41 |
| 2021 | 96,476 | −5.1% | 5,760 | 16.75 |
| 2020 | 101,699 | +34% | 5,960 | 17.06 |
| 2019 | 76,094 | +8.7% | 4,310 | 17.66 |
| 2018 | 70,000 | −2.8% | 3,890 | 17.99 |
| 2017 | 72,000 | +2.9% | 3,790 | 19.00 |
| 2016 | 70,000 | +100% | 3,500 | 20.00 |
| 2015 | 35,000 | +23% | 1,840 | 19.02 |
| 2014 | 28,350 | — | 1,350 | 21.00 |
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.