Yams production in Gabon

Gabon: Yams production was 229,932 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
229,932 tonnes
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
13th
of 63 countries
All-time high
232,917 tonnes
in 2019
All-time low
35,000 tonnes
in 1966
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Yams production in Gabon, 1961–2024

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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 Gabon stood at 229,932 tonnes.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 7.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, yams production in Gabon peaked at 232,917 tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 35,000 tonnes, in 1966.

That places Gabon 13th out of 63 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 41,333 tonnes 35,000 tonnes 50,000 tonnes 9
1970s 57,158 tonnes 45,000 tonnes 75,670 tonnes 10
1980s 89,404 tonnes 78,940 tonnes 100,000 tonnes 10
1990s 127,048 tonnes 110,000 tonnes 145,000 tonnes 10
2000s 172,700 tonnes 158,000 tonnes 188,000 tonnes 10
2010s 213,049 tonnes 190,000 tonnes 232,917 tonnes 10
2020s 229,619 tonnes 228,370 tonnes 230,385 tonnes 5

Countries ranked near Gabon

  1. 10 Guinea 326,092 tonnes compare
  2. 11 Brazil 256,678 tonnes compare
  3. 12 Chad 240,000 tonnes compare
  4. 14 Central African Republic 227,415 tonnes compare
  5. 15 Jamaica 191,667 tonnes compare
  6. 16 Sudan 173,485 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 63 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is yams production in Gabon?
Yams production in Gabon was 229,932 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 Gabon?
The highest recorded value was 232,917 tonnes in 2019.
What is the lowest yams production recorded in Gabon?
The lowest recorded value was 35,000 tonnes in 1966.
How does Gabon rank for yams production?
Gabon ranks 13th out of 63 countries with data for 2024.
Is yams production rising or falling in Gabon?
Over the last ten years it is up 7.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Gabon 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

Indicator
Yams production
Unit
tonnes
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
63 places, 3,316 data points, 1961–2024
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Yam production is measured in tonnes.