Mauritania produced 3 thousand tonnes of Yams in 2024, a 7.1% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 62,592 hg/ha, 27% below the Africa average of 85,758 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.8 | 62,651 | 0.5 |
| 2011 | 2.8 | 62,633 | 0.5 |
| 2012 | 3 | 63,830 | 0.5 |
| 2013 | 3 | 61,224 | 0.5 |
| 2014 | 3 | 62,458 | 0.5 |
| 2015 | 2.9 | 62,699 | 0.5 |
| 2016 | 2.9 | 62,608 | 0.5 |
| 2017 | 2.9 | 62,594 | 0.5 |
| 2018 | 2.9 | 62,589 | 0.5 |
| 2019 | 3 | 62,555 | 0.5 |
| 2020 | 3 | 62,505 | 0.5 |
| 2021 | 3 | 62,546 | 0.5 |
| 2022 | 3 | 62,612 | 0.5 |
| 2023 | 3 | 62,602 | 0.5 |
| 2024 | 3 | 62,592 | 0.5 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.