Ghana produced 10,113 thousand tonnes of Yams in 2024, a 69.7% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 188,490 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 85,758 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,960.5 | 154,841 | 384.9 |
| 2011 | 6,295.5 | 155,906 | 403.8 |
| 2012 | 6,638.9 | 155,717 | 426.3 |
| 2013 | 7,074.6 | 167,820 | 421.6 |
| 2014 | 7,119 | 166,332 | 428 |
| 2015 | 7,296.2 | 169,600 | 430.2 |
| 2016 | 7,440.4 | 169,800 | 438.2 |
| 2017 | 7,856.9 | 171,368 | 458.5 |
| 2018 | 7,858.2 | 167,196 | 470 |
| 2019 | 8,754 | 175,080 | 500 |
| 2020 | 8,946 | 177,149 | 505 |
| 2021 | 10,278 | 186,534 | 551 |
| 2022 | 10,702.9 | 184,308 | 580.7 |
| 2023 | 10,551.3 | 185,703 | 568.2 |
| 2024 | 10,113 | 188,490 | 536.5 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.