Cameroon produced 541.6 thousand tonnes of Yams in 2024, a 8.4% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 67,281 hg/ha, 22% below the Africa average of 85,758 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 499.6 | 111,590 | 44.8 |
| 2011 | 517.1 | 101,354 | 51 |
| 2012 | 537.8 | 112,643 | 47.7 |
| 2013 | 556.6 | 103,844 | 53.6 |
| 2014 | 580.1 | 111,887 | 51.8 |
| 2015 | 602.2 | 110,865 | 54.3 |
| 2016 | 618.1 | 83,800 | 73.8 |
| 2017 | 600.6 | 91,400 | 65.7 |
| 2018 | 587.7 | 84,718 | 69.4 |
| 2019 | 513.5 | 72,071 | 71.3 |
| 2020 | 519.2 | 72,602 | 71.5 |
| 2021 | 514.5 | 74,301 | 69.2 |
| 2022 | 543.5 | 74,366 | 73.1 |
| 2023 | 541 | 70,172 | 77.1 |
| 2024 | 541.6 | 67,281 | 80.5 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.