Cape Verde produced 4.9 thousand tonnes of Onions in 2024, a 8.9% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 263,138 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 183,655 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.5 | 179,634 | 0.2 |
| 2011 | 4.5 | 174,923 | 0.3 |
| 2012 | 6.8 | 174,923 | 0.4 |
| 2013 | 6.5 | 262,972 | 0.2 |
| 2014 | 4.8 | 245,484 | 0.2 |
| 2015 | 4.7 | 236,608 | 0.2 |
| 2016 | 5.1 | 236,890 | 0.2 |
| 2017 | 3.5 | 262,576 | 0.1 |
| 2018 | 2.6 | 262,550 | 0.1 |
| 2019 | 3.2 | 261,736 | 0.1 |
| 2020 | 3 | 262,500 | 0.1 |
| 2021 | 5 | 458,182 | 0.1 |
| 2022 | 3.8 | 348,148 | 0.1 |
| 2023 | 2.7 | 262,502 | 0.1 |
| 2024 | 4.9 | 263,138 | 0.2 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.