Ethiopia produced 10.1 thousand tonnes of Lettuce and chicory in 2024, a 818.2% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 102,860 hg/ha, 44% below the Africa average of 182,546 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.1 | 150,000 | 0.1 |
| 2011 | 1.1 | 150,000 | 0.1 |
| 2012 | 3.6 | 150,000 | 0.2 |
| 2013 | 1.6 | 150,000 | 0.1 |
| 2014 | 5.2 | 150,000 | 0.3 |
| 2015 | 2.5 | 150,000 | 0.2 |
| 2016 | 6 | 147,396 | 0.4 |
| 2017 | 5.9 | 178,855 | 0.3 |
| 2018 | 7 | 147,584 | 0.5 |
| 2019 | 8.8 | 92,842 | 0.9 |
| 2020 | 9.1 | 136,228 | 0.7 |
| 2021 | 9.6 | 61,559 | 1.6 |
| 2022 | 9.2 | 95,658 | 1 |
| 2023 | 9.4 | 107,176 | 0.9 |
| 2024 | 10.1 | 102,860 | 1 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.