Rwanda produced 57.4 thousand tonnes of Yams in 2024, a 177.3% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 89,172 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 85,758 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.7 | 71,523 | 2.9 |
| 2011 | 18.7 | 66,757 | 2.8 |
| 2012 | 42.5 | 77,498 | 5.5 |
| 2013 | 78.7 | 154,700 | 5.1 |
| 2014 | 54.7 | 89,117 | 6.1 |
| 2015 | 67.3 | 92,666 | 7.3 |
| 2016 | 57.9 | 93,750 | 6.2 |
| 2017 | 50 | 83,333 | 6 |
| 2018 | 58.4 | 90,129 | 6.5 |
| 2019 | 55.4 | 85,158 | 6.5 |
| 2020 | 58.5 | 93,524 | 6.3 |
| 2021 | 57.4 | 88,345 | 6.5 |
| 2022 | 57.1 | 88,950 | 6.4 |
| 2023 | 57.7 | 90,237 | 6.4 |
| 2024 | 57.4 | 89,172 | 6.4 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.