Cassava production in Costa Rica

Costa Rica: Cassava production was 91,505 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
91,505 tonnes
Change on year
down 8.8%
World rank
55th
of 101 countries
All-time high
195,100 tonnes
in 2011
All-time low
6,223 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Cassava production in Costa Rica, 1961–2024

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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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Costa Rica

  1. 52 Fiji 120,250 tonnes compare
  2. 53 Guyana 99,453 tonnes compare
  3. 54 Somalia 98,460 tonnes compare
  4. 56 Ecuador 84,768 tonnes compare
  5. 57 Equatorial Guinea 77,190 tonnes compare
  6. 58 Comoros 58,917 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 101 places →

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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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About this data

Indicator
Cassava production
Unit
tonnes
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
101 places, 6,196 data points, 1961–2024
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Cassava production is measured in tonnes.