Cape Verde produced 2.2 thousand tonnes of Potatoes in 2024, a -47.6% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 113,436 hg/ha, 20% below the Africa average of 141,054 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.2 | 137,039 | 0.3 |
| 2011 | 5.3 | 108,245 | 0.5 |
| 2012 | 5.9 | 113,755 | 0.5 |
| 2013 | 8.3 | 146,035 | 0.6 |
| 2014 | 2.7 | 99,628 | 0.3 |
| 2015 | 2.9 | 120,191 | 0.2 |
| 2016 | 2 | 72,993 | 0.3 |
| 2017 | 4 | 200,050 | 0.2 |
| 2018 | 2.2 | 60,440 | 0.4 |
| 2019 | 2.7 | 163,558 | 0.2 |
| 2020 | 2.5 | 156,442 | 0.2 |
| 2021 | 2.4 | 147,239 | 0.2 |
| 2022 | 4 | 238,521 | 0.2 |
| 2023 | 2.5 | 144,800 | 0.2 |
| 2024 | 2.2 | 113,436 | 0.2 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.