Lesotho produced 132.8 thousand tonnes of Potatoes in 2024, a 34.1% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 178,892 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 141,054 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 99 | 165,000 | 6 |
| 2011 | 112 | 164,706 | 6.8 |
| 2012 | 115 | 164,286 | 7 |
| 2013 | 125 | 173,611 | 7.2 |
| 2014 | 131.5 | 171,074 | 7.7 |
| 2015 | 123 | 168,817 | 7.3 |
| 2016 | 126.5 | 180,121 | 7 |
| 2017 | 128.7 | 176,911 | 7.3 |
| 2018 | 131.4 | 175,873 | 7.5 |
| 2019 | 135 | 185,995 | 7.3 |
| 2020 | 131.7 | 175,004 | 7.5 |
| 2021 | 132.7 | 178,880 | 7.4 |
| 2022 | 133.1 | 179,892 | 7.4 |
| 2023 | 132.5 | 177,910 | 7.4 |
| 2024 | 132.8 | 178,892 | 7.4 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.