Yams production in Fiji
Fiji: Yams production was 5,822 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Yams production in Fiji, 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 Fiji stood at 5,822 tonnes.
That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and up 6.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, yams production in Fiji peaked at 7,830 tonnes in 1990 and was at its lowest, 80 tonnes, in 1974.
That places Fiji 39th out of 63 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 | 874.44 tonnes | 800 tonnes | 1,100 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 388.1 tonnes | 80 tonnes | 900 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,954 tonnes | 1,290 tonnes | 6,545 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,705 tonnes | 1,393 tonnes | 7,830 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,028 tonnes | 1,252 tonnes | 4,776 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,416 tonnes | 1,700 tonnes | 5,933 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,281 tonnes | 3,521 tonnes | 6,523 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Fiji
- 36 Philippines 13,382 tonnes compare
- 37 Kenya 12,298 tonnes compare
- 38 Tanzania 9,375 tonnes compare
- 40 Tonga 4,678 tonnes compare
- 41 Mauritania 3,033 tonnes compare
More reference data data for Fiji
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.5424 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.6275 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.6101 °C (2026)
- Elected parliament 1 (2025)
- Free country 2 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating 2 (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.0981 °C (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.0069 °C (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is yams production in Fiji?
- Yams production in Fiji was 5,822 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 Fiji?
- The highest recorded value was 7,830 tonnes in 1990.
- What is the lowest yams production recorded in Fiji?
- The lowest recorded value was 80 tonnes in 1974.
- How does Fiji rank for yams production?
- Fiji ranks 39th out of 63 countries with data for 2024.
- Is yams production rising or falling in Fiji?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Fiji 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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About this data
Yam production is measured in tonnes.