Yams production in Vanuatu
In 2024 Vanuatu produced 42,060 t of yams, the 28th largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). The record was 42,060 t in 2023. Area harvested: 2,100 ha, yield 20.0 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 42,060 t
- World rank
- 28 of 59
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 42,060 t
- 2023
Yams in Vanuatu, 2022–2024 (tonnes)
Vanuatu compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.05%
- Yield, t/ha
- 20.0
- world 8.4 (+137%)
- kg per person
- 128
- world 11.3
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Ethiopia | 45,301 | 0.05% |
| 27 | Solomon Islands | 45,058 | 0.05% |
| 28 | Vanuatu | 42,060 | 0.05% |
| 29 | Comoros | 30,988 | 0.03% |
| 30 | Panama | 28,675 | 0.03% |
Map of world production of yams
Share of the world total; Vanuatu is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42,060 | 0.0% | 2,100 | 20.03 |
| 2023 | 42,060 | +0.0% | 2,100 | 20.03 |
| 2022 | 42,058 | — | 2,100 | 20.03 |
Questions and answers
What is the production of yams in Vanuatu?
Vanuatu produced 42,060 t in 2024, 0.05% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Vanuatu rank in the world for production of yams?
Vanuatu ranked 28th of 59 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Nigeria with 70.7% of the world total.
What is the yield of yams in Vanuatu?
20.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (42,060 t from 2,100 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 Vanuatu is estimated 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.