Cassava production in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Cassava production was 91,505 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cassava production in Costa Rica, 1961–2024
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 cassava production in Costa Rica is 91,505 tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 8.8% on the previous year and down 47.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cassava production in Costa Rica peaked at 195,100 tonnes in 2011 and was at its lowest, 6,223 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Costa Rica 55th out of 101 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7,145 tonnes | 6,223 tonnes | 8,080 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 11,421 tonnes | 8,330 tonnes | 14,520 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 30,429 tonnes | 18,079 tonnes | 60,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 76,150 tonnes | 47,110 tonnes | 110,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 95,476 tonnes | 67,402 tonnes | 178,927 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 143,069 tonnes | 99,251 tonnes | 195,100 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 98,590 tonnes | 91,505 tonnes | 105,767 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cassava production in Costa Rica?
- Cassava production in Costa Rica was 91,505 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cassava production recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 195,100 tonnes in 2011.
- What is the lowest cassava production recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,223 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Costa Rica rank for cassava production?
- Costa Rica ranks 55th out of 101 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cassava production rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica 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 Cassava production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Cassava production is measured in tonnes.