South Sudan produced 54.2 thousand tonnes of Yams in 2024, a 26.0% change from 2012. Yield in 2024 was 24,732 hg/ha, 71% below the Africa average of 85,758 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 43 | 25,294 | 17 |
| 2013 | 48.8 | 25,684 | 19 |
| 2014 | 51 | 24,662 | 20.7 |
| 2015 | 53.4 | 24,541 | 21.8 |
| 2016 | 51.1 | 24,935 | 20.5 |
| 2017 | 52.3 | 24,821 | 21.1 |
| 2018 | 53.2 | 24,756 | 21.5 |
| 2019 | 54.1 | 24,744 | 21.9 |
| 2020 | 54.8 | 24,713 | 22.2 |
| 2021 | 54 | 24,738 | 21.8 |
| 2022 | 54.3 | 24,731 | 21.9 |
| 2023 | 54.4 | 24,727 | 22 |
| 2024 | 54.2 | 24,732 | 21.9 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.