Production of Yam, 1000 metric tons

Taraba is the top region by production of yam in Nigeria. As of 2005, production of yam in Taraba was 3,162 1000 metric tons that accounts for 12.89% of Nigeria's production of yam. The top 5 regions (others are Benue, Niger, Enugu, and Kaduna) account for 50.55% of it. Nigeria's total production of yam was estimated at 24,534.6 1000 metric tons in 2005.