Zimbabwe produced 215.6 thousand tonnes of Sweet Potatoes in 2024, a 27.3% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 76,627 hg/ha, 29% below the Africa average of 107,526 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 169.3 | 84,469 | 20 |
| 2011 | 183.1 | 89,822 | 20.4 |
| 2012 | 197.4 | 95,195 | 20.7 |
| 2013 | 212.5 | 100,591 | 21.1 |
| 2014 | 335.3 | 134,000 | 25 |
| 2015 | 218.7 | 86,543 | 25.3 |
| 2016 | 203.7 | 84,998 | 24 |
| 2017 | 513.1 | 102,079 | 50.3 |
| 2018 | 321.7 | 84,936 | 37.9 |
| 2019 | 88.2 | 50,422 | 17.5 |
| 2020 | 114.6 | 57,872 | 19.8 |
| 2021 | 422.6 | 92,855 | 45.5 |
| 2022 | 207.5 | 78,890 | 26.3 |
| 2023 | 207.5 | 78,890 | 26.3 |
| 2024 | 215.6 | 76,627 | 28.1 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.