DR Congo produced 127.8 thousand tonnes of Yams in 2024, a 41.7% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 46,315 hg/ha, 46% below the Africa average of 85,758 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.2 | 43,973 | 20.5 |
| 2011 | 91.3 | 43,432 | 21 |
| 2012 | 95.2 | 42,970 | 22.2 |
| 2013 | 97.7 | 43,225 | 22.6 |
| 2014 | 100.4 | 43,412 | 23.1 |
| 2015 | 100.6 | 43,898 | 22.9 |
| 2016 | 104.9 | 46,047 | 22.8 |
| 2017 | 107.1 | 44,921 | 23.8 |
| 2018 | 109.3 | 45,403 | 24.1 |
| 2019 | 112.2 | 45,867 | 24.5 |
| 2020 | 115.1 | 46,320 | 24.9 |
| 2021 | 118.2 | 45,617 | 25.9 |
| 2022 | 121.3 | 46,086 | 26.3 |
| 2023 | 124.5 | 46,217 | 26.9 |
| 2024 | 127.8 | 46,315 | 27.6 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.