Yams production in Portugal
Portugal: Yams production was 2,328 tonnes in 2017. ▬ Flat
Yams production in Portugal, 1961–2017
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 43 Malaysia 2,682 tonnes compare
- 44 Puerto Rico 2,459 tonnes compare
- 46 Sao Tome and Principe 2,274 tonnes compare
- 47 New Caledonia 1,977 tonnes compare
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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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Yam production is measured in tonnes.