DR Congo produced 626 thousand tonnes of Sweet Potatoes in 2024, a 46.1% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 50,120 hg/ha, 53% below the Africa average of 107,526 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 428.4 | 50,093 | 85.5 |
| 2011 | 440.4 | 50,129 | 87.9 |
| 2012 | 452.7 | 50,011 | 90.5 |
| 2013 | 465.1 | 50,054 | 92.9 |
| 2014 | 477.8 | 50,098 | 95.4 |
| 2015 | 478.7 | 50,141 | 95.5 |
| 2016 | 494.9 | 50,185 | 98.6 |
| 2017 | 513.2 | 50,228 | 102.2 |
| 2018 | 513.8 | 50,253 | 102.2 |
| 2019 | 542.7 | 50,255 | 108 |
| 2020 | 558.4 | 50,241 | 111.1 |
| 2021 | 574.5 | 50,241 | 114.4 |
| 2022 | 591.2 | 50,089 | 118 |
| 2023 | 608.3 | 50,104 | 121.4 |
| 2024 | 626 | 50,120 | 124.9 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.