Nigeria produced 4,091.2 thousand tonnes of Sweet Potatoes in 2024, a 18.0% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 27,100 hg/ha, 75% below the Africa average of 107,526 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,467.1 | 26,701 | 1,298.5 |
| 2011 | 3,516.7 | 26,512 | 1,326.4 |
| 2012 | 3,592.4 | 26,962 | 1,332.4 |
| 2013 | 3,676.7 | 26,525 | 1,386.1 |
| 2014 | 3,734.7 | 24,788 | 1,506.7 |
| 2015 | 3,857.2 | 24,842 | 1,552.7 |
| 2016 | 3,933.5 | 26,545 | 1,481.8 |
| 2017 | 3,987.4 | 26,341 | 1,513.7 |
| 2018 | 4,062.5 | 26,796 | 1,516.1 |
| 2019 | 4,143.2 | 27,550 | 1,503.9 |
| 2020 | 4,064.4 | 26,894 | 1,511.2 |
| 2021 | 4,090 | 27,079 | 1,510.4 |
| 2022 | 4,099.2 | 27,174 | 1,508.5 |
| 2023 | 4,084.5 | 27,049 | 1,510.1 |
| 2024 | 4,091.2 | 27,100 | 1,509.7 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.