Yams production in Portugal

Portugal: Yams production was 2,328 tonnes in 2017. ▬ Flat

Latest (2017)
2,328 tonnes
Change on year
up 0.7%
World rank
45th
of 63 countries
All-time high
3,501 tonnes
in 1983
All-time low
997 tonnes
in 1994
Years of data
57
1961–2017

Yams production in Portugal, 1961–2017

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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

The most recent figure for yams production in Portugal is 2,328 tonnes, measured in 2017.

The figure is up 0.7% on the previous year and down 12.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, yams production in Portugal peaked at 3,501 tonnes in 1983 and was at its lowest, 997 tonnes, in 1994.

That places Portugal 45th out of 63 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 1,882 tonnes 1,500 tonnes 2,508 tonnes 9
1970s 2,431 tonnes 1,690 tonnes 2,943 tonnes 10
1980s 2,397 tonnes 1,186 tonnes 3,501 tonnes 10
1990s 1,582 tonnes 997 tonnes 2,100 tonnes 10
2000s 2,282 tonnes 2,008 tonnes 2,700 tonnes 10
2010s 2,221 tonnes 1,900 tonnes 2,346 tonnes 8

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 43 Malaysia 2,682 tonnes compare
  2. 44 Puerto Rico 2,459 tonnes compare
  3. 46 Sao Tome and Principe 2,274 tonnes compare
  4. 47 New Caledonia 1,977 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 63 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is yams production in Portugal?
Yams production in Portugal was 2,328 tonnes in 2017, 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 Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 3,501 tonnes in 1983.
What is the lowest yams production recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was 997 tonnes in 1994.
How does Portugal rank for yams production?
Portugal ranks 45th out of 63 countries with data for 2017.
Is yams production rising or falling in Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is down 12.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Portugal 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.