South Sudan produced 175.6 thousand tonnes of Sesame in 2024, a -12.2% change from 2012. Yield in 2024 was 2,903 hg/ha, 61% below the Africa average of 7,424 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 200 | 2,667 | 750 |
| 2013 | 225 | 3,214 | 700 |
| 2014 | 175 | 3,017 | 580 |
| 2015 | 189.5 | 3,076 | 616.1 |
| 2016 | 188.1 | 2,976 | 632 |
| 2017 | 183.6 | 3,046 | 602.8 |
| 2018 | 181.4 | 2,940 | 617 |
| 2019 | 179.3 | 3,003 | 597 |
| 2020 | 176.9 | 2,921 | 605.6 |
| 2021 | 176.8 | 2,916 | 606.5 |
| 2022 | 178.5 | 2,961 | 603 |
| 2023 | 177.1 | 2,927 | 605 |
| 2024 | 175.6 | 2,903 | 604.9 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.