Tanzania produced 9.4 thousand tonnes of Yams in 2024, a -4.1% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 61,951 hg/ha, 28% below the Africa average of 85,758 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.8 | 54,167 | 1.8 |
| 2011 | 9.8 | 60,132 | 1.6 |
| 2012 | 10 | 66,667 | 1.5 |
| 2013 | 10 | 66,667 | 1.5 |
| 2014 | 10 | 65,262 | 1.5 |
| 2015 | 9.1 | 64,147 | 1.4 |
| 2016 | 9.7 | 65,378 | 1.5 |
| 2017 | 9.8 | 66,249 | 1.5 |
| 2018 | 9.6 | 63,689 | 1.5 |
| 2019 | 9.4 | 61,724 | 1.5 |
| 2020 | 9.3 | 61,377 | 1.5 |
| 2021 | 9.4 | 62,259 | 1.5 |
| 2022 | 9.4 | 61,787 | 1.5 |
| 2023 | 9.3 | 61,808 | 1.5 |
| 2024 | 9.4 | 61,951 | 1.5 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.