Sweet potato production in Suriname
Suriname: Sweet potato production was 594.88 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sweet potato production in Suriname, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, sweet potato production in Suriname stood at 594.88 tonnes.
The figure is down 3.2% on the previous year and up 19.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sweet potato production in Suriname peaked at 902 tonnes in 2016 and was at its lowest, 38 tonnes, in 1987.
That places Suriname 101st out of 120 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 292.56 tonnes | 97 tonnes | 499 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 125.9 tonnes | 96 tonnes | 150 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 85.6 tonnes | 38 tonnes | 190 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 290.3 tonnes | 44 tonnes | 462 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 411.4 tonnes | 98 tonnes | 824 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 667.9 tonnes | 457 tonnes | 902 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 492.29 tonnes | 254 tonnes | 614.7 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Suriname
- 98 New Caledonia 644.1 tonnes compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is sweet potato production in Suriname?
- Sweet potato production in Suriname was 594.88 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest sweet potato production recorded in Suriname?
- The highest recorded value was 902 tonnes in 2016.
- What is the lowest sweet potato production recorded in Suriname?
- The lowest recorded value was 38 tonnes in 1987.
- How does Suriname rank for sweet potato production?
- Suriname ranks 101st out of 120 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sweet potato production rising or falling in Suriname?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Suriname data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Sweet potato production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Sweet potato production is measured in tonnes.