Yams production in Colombia
Colombia: Yams production was 408,944 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Yams production in Colombia, 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, yams production in Colombia stood at 408,944 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 0.9% on the previous year and up 33.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, yams production in Colombia peaked at 423,883 tonnes in 2020 and was at its lowest, 28,322 tonnes, in 1990.
Colombia ranks 8th of 63 countries on this measure, in the top 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 | 130,444 tonnes | 118,000 tonnes | 144,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 103,450 tonnes | 63,100 tonnes | 175,700 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 110,265 tonnes | 67,300 tonnes | 169,100 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 119,907 tonnes | 28,322 tonnes | 209,440 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 280,535 tonnes | 246,440 tonnes | 380,843 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 370,765 tonnes | 307,551 tonnes | 409,165 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 411,486 tonnes | 402,358 tonnes | 423,883 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is yams production in Colombia?
- Yams production in Colombia was 408,944 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 Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 423,883 tonnes in 2020.
- What is the lowest yams production recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 28,322 tonnes in 1990.
- How does Colombia rank for yams production?
- Colombia ranks 8th out of 63 countries with data for 2024.
- Is yams production rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia 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.