Yams production in Guyana
Guyana: Yams production was 1,779 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Yams production in Guyana, 1997–2024
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 Guyana stood at 1,779 tonnes.
The figure is up 10.3% on the previous year and up 46.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, yams production in Guyana peaked at 4,107 tonnes in 2001 and was at its lowest, 258 tonnes, in 2011.
That places Guyana 49th out of 63 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,657 tonnes | 2,500 tonnes | 2,800 tonnes | 3 |
| 2000s | 2,043 tonnes | 1,064 tonnes | 4,107 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,262 tonnes | 258 tonnes | 2,722 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,646 tonnes | 1,579 tonnes | 1,779 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Guyana
- 46 Sao Tome and Principe 2,274 tonnes compare
- 47 New Caledonia 1,977 tonnes compare
- 50 Nicaragua 1,000 tonnes compare
- 51 Burundi 944.62 tonnes compare
- 52 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 671 tonnes compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is yams production in Guyana?
- Yams production in Guyana was 1,779 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 Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 4,107 tonnes in 2001.
- What is the lowest yams production recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 258 tonnes in 2011.
- How does Guyana rank for yams production?
- Guyana ranks 49th out of 63 countries with data for 2024.
- Is yams production rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guyana 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.