Tanzania produced 2,227.5 thousand tonnes of Sweet Potatoes in 2024, a -8.1% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 64,374 hg/ha, 40% below the Africa average of 107,526 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,424.2 | 42,071 | 576.2 |
| 2011 | 3,573.3 | 51,115 | 699.1 |
| 2012 | 3,018.2 | 46,347 | 651.2 |
| 2013 | 3,470.3 | 44,006 | 788.6 |
| 2014 | 3,500.7 | 47,558 | 736.1 |
| 2015 | 3,454.5 | 46,270 | 746.6 |
| 2016 | 3,984.7 | 58,186 | 684.8 |
| 2017 | 5,440.8 | 74,153 | 733.7 |
| 2018 | 3,744.1 | 70,573 | 530.5 |
| 2019 | 3,921.6 | 72,688 | 539.5 |
| 2020 | 3,401.1 | 72,644 | 468.2 |
| 2021 | 2,914.2 | 73,410 | 397 |
| 2022 | 1,846 | 73,932 | 249.7 |
| 2023 | 1,798 | 64,374 | 279.3 |
| 2024 | 2,227.5 | 64,374 | 346 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.