Uganda produced 1,026.8 thousand tonnes of Sweet Potatoes in 2024, a -48.3% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 46,296 hg/ha, 57% below the Africa average of 107,526 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,987 | 44,955 | 442 |
| 2011 | 1,798.1 | 40,000 | 449.5 |
| 2012 | 1,852.2 | 40,978 | 452 |
| 2013 | 1,810.7 | 40,059 | 452 |
| 2014 | 1,817.9 | 40,042 | 454 |
| 2015 | 2,045.2 | 45,000 | 454.5 |
| 2016 | 1,910.7 | 43,985 | 434.4 |
| 2017 | 1,930.1 | 43,031 | 448.5 |
| 2018 | 1,484.2 | 42,625 | 348.2 |
| 2019 | 1,072 | 44,873 | 238.9 |
| 2020 | 1,167 | 46,196 | 252.6 |
| 2021 | 1,292 | 50,078 | 258 |
| 2022 | 1,543 | 49,935 | 309 |
| 2023 | 1,194 | 47,687 | 250.4 |
| 2024 | 1,026.8 | 46,296 | 221.8 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.