Zambia produced 83.5 thousand tonnes of Sweet Potatoes in 2024, a -67.0% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 28,050 hg/ha, 74% below the Africa average of 107,526 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 252.9 | 36,651 | 69 |
| 2011 | 146.6 | 33,930 | 43.2 |
| 2012 | 163.5 | 39,181 | 41.7 |
| 2013 | 188.4 | 40,576 | 46.4 |
| 2014 | 150.2 | 32,874 | 45.7 |
| 2015 | 118.3 | 35,044 | 33.8 |
| 2016 | 231.9 | 34,631 | 67 |
| 2017 | 206.7 | 38,071 | 54.3 |
| 2018 | 183.3 | 31,568 | 58.1 |
| 2019 | 109.3 | 39,991 | 27.3 |
| 2020 | 144.7 | 27,934 | 51.8 |
| 2021 | 213.6 | 32,129 | 66.5 |
| 2022 | 132.4 | 29,678 | 44.6 |
| 2023 | 234.6 | 24,403 | 96.2 |
| 2024 | 83.5 | 28,050 | 29.8 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.