Ethiopia produced 1,185.1 thousand tonnes of Sweet Potatoes in 2024, a 63.7% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 284,307 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 107,526 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 724 | 241,319 | 30 |
| 2011 | 1,007.2 | 250,557 | 40.2 |
| 2012 | 1,349.5 | 258,765 | 52.2 |
| 2013 | 2,023.8 | 297,248 | 68.1 |
| 2014 | 2,831.7 | 420,259 | 67.4 |
| 2015 | 2,833.6 | 419,245 | 67.6 |
| 2016 | 2,207.8 | 307,689 | 71.8 |
| 2017 | 2,231.4 | 310,063 | 72 |
| 2018 | 1,809.9 | 304,226 | 59.5 |
| 2019 | 1,862.4 | 310,145 | 60 |
| 2020 | 2,131.3 | 282,851 | 75.3 |
| 2021 | 1,717.3 | 233,433 | 73.6 |
| 2022 | 1,201.9 | 212,716 | 56.5 |
| 2023 | 1,330.5 | 284,519 | 46.8 |
| 2024 | 1,185.1 | 284,307 | 41.7 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.