Ethiopia produced 435.5 thousand tonnes of Sesame in 2024, a 15.8% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 7,161 hg/ha, 4% below the Africa average of 7,424 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 376.2 | 8,314 | 452.5 |
| 2011 | 475.3 | 8,275 | 574.4 |
| 2012 | 353.5 | 7,186 | 491.9 |
| 2013 | 262.6 | 7,453 | 352.3 |
| 2014 | 318.8 | 7,007 | 455 |
| 2015 | 418 | 6,667 | 627 |
| 2016 | 498 | 7,271 | 684.9 |
| 2017 | 493.4 | 7,921 | 622.8 |
| 2018 | 434 | 7,566 | 573.7 |
| 2019 | 494.8 | 7,685 | 643.8 |
| 2020 | 496 | 7,567 | 655.4 |
| 2021 | 493.9 | 7,541 | 655 |
| 2022 | 348.5 | 7,390 | 471.5 |
| 2023 | 446.1 | 7,511 | 594 |
| 2024 | 435.5 | 7,161 | 608.1 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.