FAOSTAT · 2012–2024
Yams production in South Sudan
In 2024 South Sudan produced 54,216 t of yams, the 25th largest in the world (0.06% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 6.3%. The record was 54,757 t in 2020. Area harvested: 21,922 ha, yield 2.5 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 54,216 t
- World rank
- 25 of 59
- 10-year change
- +6.3%
- Record
- 54,757 t
- 2020
Yams in South Sudan, 2012–2024 (tonnes)
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 54,216 | −0.3% | 21,922 | 2.47 |
| 2023 | 54,352 | +0.1% | 21,981 | 2.47 |
| 2022 | 54,281 | +0.5% | 21,948 | 2.47 |
| 2021 | 54,016 | −1.4% | 21,836 | 2.47 |
| 2020 | 54,757 | +1.3% | 22,157 | 2.47 |
| 2019 | 54,070 | +1.6% | 21,852 | 2.47 |
| 2018 | 53,222 | +1.8% | 21,498 | 2.48 |
| 2017 | 52,259 | +2.3% | 21,054 | 2.48 |
| 2016 | 51,068 | −4.4% | 20,480 | 2.49 |
| 2015 | 53,403 | +4.7% | 21,761 | 2.45 |
| 2014 | 51,000 | +4.5% | 20,680 | 2.47 |
| 2013 | 48,800 | +13% | 19,000 | 2.57 |
| 2012 | 43,000 | — | 17,000 | 2.53 |
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.