Chad produced 291.4 thousand tonnes of Sesame in 2024, a 131.3% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 5,093 hg/ha, 31% below the Africa average of 7,424 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 126 | 5,272 | 239.1 |
| 2011 | 72.6 | 4,143 | 175.3 |
| 2012 | 124.6 | 5,703 | 218.5 |
| 2013 | 125.9 | 5,462 | 230.5 |
| 2014 | 204.8 | 4,859 | 421.6 |
| 2015 | 152.6 | 4,990 | 305.9 |
| 2016 | 153.6 | 5,505 | 279 |
| 2017 | 158.7 | 5,332 | 297.7 |
| 2018 | 172.5 | 5,307 | 325.1 |
| 2019 | 217.7 | 5,619 | 387.4 |
| 2020 | 202.1 | 5,152 | 392.2 |
| 2021 | 196.9 | 4,969 | 396.2 |
| 2022 | 201.9 | 5,190 | 389.1 |
| 2023 | 209.9 | 5,297 | 396.2 |
| 2024 | 291.4 | 5,093 | 572.2 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.