Yams production in Barbados
Barbados: Yams production was 331.93 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Yams production in Barbados, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for yams production in Barbados is 331.93 tonnes, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 24.5% on the previous year and down 41.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, yams production in Barbados peaked at 15,420 tonnes in 1970 and was at its lowest, 181.38 tonnes, in 2017.
Barbados ranks 53rd of 63 countries on this measure, 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 | 12,030 tonnes | 8,680 tonnes | 14,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 8,573 tonnes | 5,103 tonnes | 15,420 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,474 tonnes | 1,365 tonnes | 7,700 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,709 tonnes | 1,050 tonnes | 2,647 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 788.5 tonnes | 280 tonnes | 1,220 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 439.35 tonnes | 181.38 tonnes | 807 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 454.56 tonnes | 196 tonnes | 989 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is yams production in Barbados?
- Yams production in Barbados was 331.93 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 yams production recorded in Barbados?
- The highest recorded value was 15,420 tonnes in 1970.
- What is the lowest yams production recorded in Barbados?
- The lowest recorded value was 181.38 tonnes in 2017.
- How does Barbados rank for yams production?
- Barbados ranks 53rd out of 63 countries with data for 2024.
- Is yams production rising or falling in Barbados?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Barbados 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 Yams production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Yam production is measured in tonnes.