In 2024 India produced about 1,306 thousand tonnes of sweet potatoes from 112 thousand hectares, an average yield of 11,675 kg per hectare. That is up 20% on ten years earlier. Yield per hectare has risen 14% over the same period. The highest output on record was in 1969 (2,042 thousand tonnes).
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India against the world
Among the 15 countries that each grow at least 1% of the world's sweet potatoes, India ranks 9 of 15 for yield in 2024, at 11,675 kg per hectare. The world average is 12,603 kg per hectare. Ethiopia leads at 28,431 kg per hectare.
| # | Country | Yield (kg/ha) | Share of world output |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethiopia | 28,431 | 1.3% |
| 2 | Malawi | 25,355 | 8.8% |
| 3 | China, mainland | 22,207 | 56.5% |
| 4 | Indonesia | 21,557 | 1.6% |
| 5 | United States of America | 18,663 | 1.2% |
| 6 | Brazil | 14,883 | 1.1% |
| 7 | Viet Nam | 12,040 | 1.1% |
| 8 | Burundi | 11,793 | 1.0% |
| 9 | India | 11,675 | 1.4% |
| 10 | Angola | 10,601 | 2.3% |
| 11 | Madagascar | 8,630 | 1.4% |
| 12 | Rwanda | 7,780 | 1.5% |
| 13 | United Republic of Tanzania | 6,437 | 2.4% |
| 14 | Uganda | 4,630 | 1.1% |
| 15 | Nigeria | 2,710 | 4.5% |
How does your sweet potatoes yield compare?
Averages are national figures and depend on irrigation, variety and season. Your own field can be well above or below them.
Source: FAO, FAOSTAT crops and livestock products (CC BY 4.0). National totals for India, including FAO estimates; they can differ from Indian ministry releases.