Cape Verde produced 2.3 thousand tonnes of Sweet Potatoes in 2024, a -67.6% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 139,571 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 107,526 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.1 | 165,359 | 0.4 |
| 2011 | 6.7 | 159,618 | 0.4 |
| 2012 | 7.2 | 161,767 | 0.4 |
| 2013 | 8.8 | 181,399 | 0.5 |
| 2014 | 8.8 | 194,889 | 0.5 |
| 2015 | 6 | 170,257 | 0.3 |
| 2016 | 5.6 | 204,800 | 0.3 |
| 2017 | 5 | 260,311 | 0.2 |
| 2018 | 5.4 | 205,057 | 0.3 |
| 2019 | 3.4 | 174,103 | 0.2 |
| 2020 | 3.3 | 168,564 | 0.2 |
| 2021 | 3.7 | 190,256 | 0.2 |
| 2022 | 2.8 | 143,692 | 0.2 |
| 2023 | 2.2 | 112,513 | 0.2 |
| 2024 | 2.3 | 139,571 | 0.2 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.