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
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.
Cassava production in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 6,223 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 6,441 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1963 | 6,668 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1964 | 6,900 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1965 | 7,143 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1966 | 7,388 tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1967 | 7,623 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1968 | 7,837 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1969 | 8,080 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1970 | 8,330 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1971 | 8,562 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1972 | 8,836 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1973 | 9,959 tonnes | +12.7% |
| 1974 | 11,032 tonnes | +10.8% |
| 1975 | 11,547 tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1976 | 13,452 tonnes | +16.5% |
| 1977 | 14,103 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1978 | 13,871 tonnes | -1.6% |
| 1979 | 14,520 tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1980 | 18,079 tonnes | +24.5% |
| 1981 | 19,054 tonnes | +5.4% |
| 1982 | 20,959 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 1983 | 21,100 tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1984 | 20,564 tonnes | -2.5% |
| 1985 | 24,534 tonnes | +19.3% |
| 1986 | 30,000 tonnes | +22.3% |
| 1987 | 40,000 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1988 | 50,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1989 | 60,000 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1990 | 65,000 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1991 | 83,610 tonnes | +28.6% |
| 1992 | 72,060 tonnes | -13.8% |
| 1993 | 65,505 tonnes | -9.1% |
| 1994 | 110,000 tonnes | +67.9% |
| 1995 | 87,000 tonnes | -20.9% |
| 1996 | 56,636 tonnes | -34.9% |
| 1997 | 47,110 tonnes | -16.8% |
| 1998 | 78,065 tonnes | +65.7% |
| 1999 | 96,510 tonnes | +23.6% |
| 2000 | 67,402 tonnes | -30.2% |
| 2001 | 106,309 tonnes | +57.7% |
| 2002 | 70,335 tonnes | -33.8% |
| 2003 | 81,361 tonnes | +15.7% |
| 2004 | 80,585 tonnes | -1.0% |
| 2005 | 85,059 tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2006 | 94,848 tonnes | +11.5% |
| 2007 | 96,928 tonnes | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 93,007 tonnes | -4.0% |
| 2009 | 178,927 tonnes | +92.4% |
| 2010 | 130,150 tonnes | -27.3% |
| 2011 | 195,100 tonnes | +49.9% |
| 2012 | 147,375 tonnes | -24.5% |
| 2013 | 144,960 tonnes | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 175,500 tonnes | +21.1% |
| 2015 | 136,425 tonnes | -22.3% |
| 2016 | 151,590 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 2017 | 149,940 tonnes | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 100,401 tonnes | -33.0% |
| 2019 | 99,251 tonnes | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 97,201 tonnes | -2.1% |
| 2021 | 98,137 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 105,767 tonnes | +7.8% |
| 2023 | 100,342 tonnes | -5.1% |
| 2024 | 91,505 tonnes | -8.8% |
Costa Rica compared with similar countries
- Costa Rica's 91,505 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 664.69 tonnes, 137.7× the median. (13 countries reporting)
- Costa Rica's 91,505 tonnes is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 25,516 tonnes, 3.6× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cassava production in Costa Rica changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +92.4% | 93,007 tonnes | 178,927 tonnes |
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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More reference data data for Costa Rica
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2987 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.406 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0167 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.3161 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 5.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0907 (2050)
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.