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Global Cassava Production Ranking
Cassava Production by Country 1961 - 2023
About this Indicator
Cassava production measures the total quantity of fresh cassava roots harvested within a country in a given year, as reported to the FAO. Cassava is a starchy root crop used for food and industrial starch.
Measured in metric tons of fresh cassava roots per year.
Data Profile
This dataset covers the period from 1961 to 2023, recording data for 103 entities. Data is sourced from FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization).
- As of 2023, Nigeria holds the top position with a value of 62.8M.
- The highest recorded value was 65.4M by Nigeria in 2018.
Limitations
Figures represent fresh root weight at harvest, which has a high moisture content. Dry weight and starch yield are substantially lower; conversion factors vary by variety and processing method.
Data Source & License
FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)
Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Data is retrieved from the original source and formatted by Data Race.