Senegal produced 146.5 thousand tonnes of Yams in 2024, a 415.8% change from 2014. Yield in 2024 was 187,338 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 85,758 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 28.4 | 210,000 | 1.4 |
| 2015 | 35 | 190,217 | 1.8 |
| 2016 | 70 | 200,000 | 3.5 |
| 2017 | 72 | 189,974 | 3.8 |
| 2018 | 70 | 179,949 | 3.9 |
| 2019 | 76.1 | 176,552 | 4.3 |
| 2020 | 101.7 | 170,637 | 6 |
| 2021 | 96.5 | 167,492 | 5.8 |
| 2022 | 104.3 | 164,056 | 6.4 |
| 2023 | 120.5 | 159,285 | 7.6 |
| 2024 | 146.5 | 187,338 | 7.8 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.