Eritrea produced 4.9 thousand tonnes of Sesame in 2024, a 11.4% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 1,771 hg/ha, 76% below the Africa average of 7,424 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.4 | 1,632 | 26.7 |
| 2011 | 4.8 | 2,200 | 21.8 |
| 2012 | 5.3 | 2,279 | 23.2 |
| 2013 | 5.3 | 2,225 | 23.8 |
| 2014 | 5 | 1,931 | 25.8 |
| 2015 | 4.9 | 1,850 | 26.4 |
| 2016 | 4.9 | 1,843 | 26.5 |
| 2017 | 4.9 | 1,814 | 27.2 |
| 2018 | 4.9 | 1,830 | 26.7 |
| 2019 | 4.8 | 1,704 | 28.1 |
| 2020 | 4.8 | 1,760 | 27.4 |
| 2021 | 4.9 | 1,792 | 27.4 |
| 2022 | 4.8 | 1,752 | 27.6 |
| 2023 | 4.9 | 1,768 | 27.5 |
| 2024 | 4.9 | 1,771 | 27.5 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-07.