Mauritania produced 5.3 thousand tonnes of Sweet Potatoes in 2024, a 96.3% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 18,113 hg/ha, 83% below the Africa average of 107,526 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.7 | 11,464 | 2.3 |
| 2011 | 2.7 | 11,639 | 2.3 |
| 2012 | 2.4 | 10,000 | 2.4 |
| 2013 | 2.5 | 10,000 | 2.5 |
| 2014 | 5.2 | 18,473 | 2.8 |
| 2015 | 5.2 | 18,392 | 2.8 |
| 2016 | 5.2 | 18,457 | 2.8 |
| 2017 | 5.2 | 19,037 | 2.7 |
| 2018 | 5.4 | 19,041 | 2.8 |
| 2019 | 5.2 | 18,328 | 2.9 |
| 2020 | 5.3 | 18,413 | 2.9 |
| 2021 | 5.3 | 18,371 | 2.9 |
| 2022 | 5.3 | 18,218 | 2.9 |
| 2023 | 5.3 | 18,214 | 2.9 |
| 2024 | 5.3 | 18,113 | 2.9 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.