Ethiopia produced 299.9 thousand tonnes of Onions in 2024, a 17.9% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 85,551 hg/ha, 53% below the Africa average of 183,655 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 254.3 | 86,262 | 29.5 |
| 2011 | 355.8 | 96,326 | 36.9 |
| 2012 | 384.4 | 101,307 | 37.9 |
| 2013 | 314.8 | 87,237 | 36.1 |
| 2014 | 337.8 | 81,824 | 41.3 |
| 2015 | 333.6 | 74,562 | 44.7 |
| 2016 | 397.8 | 80,392 | 49.5 |
| 2017 | 494.8 | 77,807 | 63.6 |
| 2018 | 483.7 | 62,915 | 76.9 |
| 2019 | 485 | 62,987 | 77 |
| 2020 | 433.2 | 70,748 | 61.2 |
| 2021 | 421 | 80,007 | 52.6 |
| 2022 | 310.2 | 70,247 | 44.2 |
| 2023 | 304.8 | 86,945 | 35.1 |
| 2024 | 299.9 | 85,551 | 35 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.