Senegal produced 9.5 thousand tonnes of Fonio in 2024, a 578.6% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 11,138 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 8,041 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.4 | 8,332 | 1.6 |
| 2011 | 1.7 | 7,087 | 2.4 |
| 2012 | 1.5 | 8,335 | 1.8 |
| 2013 | 1.5 | 6,083 | 2.4 |
| 2014 | 2.2 | 6,631 | 3.3 |
| 2015 | 3.2 | 7,260 | 4.4 |
| 2016 | 3.8 | 7,896 | 4.8 |
| 2017 | 3.9 | 7,844 | 4.9 |
| 2018 | 3.9 | 8,142 | 4.8 |
| 2019 | 5.2 | 8,735 | 5.9 |
| 2020 | 6.8 | 10,133 | 6.7 |
| 2021 | 6.7 | 9,791 | 6.8 |
| 2022 | 6.6 | 9,607 | 6.9 |
| 2023 | 9.4 | 11,770 | 8 |
| 2024 | 9.5 | 11,138 | 8.5 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.