The dataset consists of the annual crop yield data for six major crops grown during the main Meher season by private peasant holdings across nine regions and one administrative city in Ethiopia from 1996 to 2022. features include crop type, year, region, area cultivated (in hectares), production (in kilograms), and yield (in kg/ha). The dataset was compiled from Ethiopian Statistical Agency annual reports and aims to provide well organized, accessible data for agricultural research and data analysis. Missing values are included as they appear in the original reports and Researchers are encouraged to manage these missing values in accordance with the needs of their study.