Kenya produced 12.3 thousand tonnes of Yams in 2024, a 53.8% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 88,348 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 85,758 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8 | 65,645 | 1.2 |
| 2011 | 9.6 | 91,154 | 1.1 |
| 2012 | 10.1 | 116,053 | 0.9 |
| 2013 | 13.6 | 135,962 | 1 |
| 2014 | 20 | 165,521 | 1.2 |
| 2015 | 18.7 | 126,394 | 1.5 |
| 2016 | 12.4 | 97,697 | 1.3 |
| 2017 | 10.4 | 80,484 | 1.3 |
| 2018 | 9.6 | 96,158 | 1 |
| 2019 | 9.9 | 96,158 | 1 |
| 2020 | 8 | 77,707 | 1 |
| 2021 | 7.7 | 74,384 | 1 |
| 2022 | 6 | 79,787 | 0.8 |
| 2023 | 13.1 | 102,939 | 1.3 |
| 2024 | 12.3 | 88,348 | 1.4 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.