South Sudan produced 52.7 thousand tonnes of Sunflower in 2024, a 38.7% change from 2012. Yield in 2024 was 17,448 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 10,389 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 38 | 15,200 | 25 |
| 2013 | 44 | 20,000 | 22 |
| 2014 | 50 | 15,625 | 32 |
| 2015 | 56 | 17,077 | 32.8 |
| 2016 | 50 | 17,282 | 28.9 |
| 2017 | 52.7 | 17,293 | 30.5 |
| 2018 | 53.9 | 17,444 | 30.9 |
| 2019 | 52.2 | 17,341 | 30.1 |
| 2020 | 52.5 | 17,531 | 30 |
| 2021 | 52.9 | 17,439 | 30.3 |
| 2022 | 52.5 | 17,437 | 30.1 |
| 2023 | 52.6 | 17,469 | 30.1 |
| 2024 | 52.7 | 17,448 | 30.2 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.