Rwanda produced 1,398.3 thousand tonnes of Sweet Potatoes in 2024, a 66.4% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 77,804 hg/ha, 28% below the Africa average of 107,526 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 840.1 | 74,877 | 112.2 |
| 2011 | 845.1 | 80,541 | 104.9 |
| 2012 | 1,005.3 | 91,903 | 109.4 |
| 2013 | 1,081.2 | 96,163 | 112.4 |
| 2014 | 940.8 | 66,733 | 141 |
| 2015 | 931 | 66,642 | 139.7 |
| 2016 | 919.1 | 67,795 | 135.6 |
| 2017 | 1,079 | 58,446 | 184.6 |
| 2018 | 1,186.7 | 68,549 | 173.1 |
| 2019 | 1,247.6 | 67,845 | 183.9 |
| 2020 | 1,275.6 | 71,043 | 179.6 |
| 2021 | 1,328.8 | 69,032 | 192.5 |
| 2022 | 1,372.7 | 72,465 | 189.4 |
| 2023 | 1,312.4 | 73,686 | 178.1 |
| 2024 | 1,398.3 | 77,804 | 179.7 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.