FAOSTAT · 2012–2024
Yams production in Sudan
In 2024 Sudan produced 173,485 t of yams, the 15th largest in the world (0.19% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 5.1%. The record was 174,542 t in 2020. Area harvested: 83,215 ha, yield 2.1 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 173,485 t
- World rank
- 15 of 59
- 10-year change
- +5.1%
- Record
- 174,542 t
- 2020
Yams in Sudan, 2012–2024 (tonnes)
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 173,485 | −0.2% | 83,215 | 2.08 |
| 2023 | 173,749 | +0.1% | 82,839 | 2.10 |
| 2022 | 173,611 | +0.3% | 82,467 | 2.11 |
| 2021 | 173,095 | −0.8% | 84,340 | 2.05 |
| 2020 | 174,542 | +0.8% | 81,709 | 2.14 |
| 2019 | 173,196 | +1.0% | 81,352 | 2.13 |
| 2018 | 171,547 | +1.2% | 80,972 | 2.12 |
| 2017 | 169,559 | +2.7% | 80,604 | 2.10 |
| 2016 | 165,077 | −3.0% | 79,254 | 2.08 |
| 2015 | 170,230 | +3.2% | 81,762 | 2.08 |
| 2014 | 165,000 | +3.1% | 80,000 | 2.06 |
| 2013 | 160,000 | +6.7% | 76,000 | 2.11 |
| 2012 | 150,000 | — | 76,000 | 1.97 |
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.