Nigeria produced 65,322 thousand tonnes of Yams in 2024, a 75.0% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 81,493 hg/ha, 5% below the Africa average of 85,758 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37,328.2 | 130,109 | 2,869 |
| 2011 | 33,134.2 | 74,037 | 4,475.4 |
| 2012 | 32,318.9 | 72,013 | 4,487.9 |
| 2013 | 35,618.4 | 70,001 | 5,088.3 |
| 2014 | 43,709.8 | 81,948 | 5,333.9 |
| 2015 | 44,103.9 | 81,827 | 5,389.9 |
| 2016 | 48,982.6 | 91,599 | 5,347.5 |
| 2017 | 49,519.1 | 93,856 | 5,276.1 |
| 2018 | 55,364 | 101,999 | 5,427.9 |
| 2019 | 52,914.9 | 78,068 | 6,778.1 |
| 2020 | 56,345.5 | 79,047 | 7,128.1 |
| 2021 | 59,884.1 | 79,865 | 7,498.1 |
| 2022 | 61,100.2 | 81,824 | 7,467.3 |
| 2023 | 62,378.6 | 81,935 | 7,613.2 |
| 2024 | 65,322 | 81,493 | 8,015.6 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.