Cassava production in Ecuador

Ecuador: Cassava production was 84,768 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
84,768 tonnes
Change on year
down 29.0%
World rank
56th
of 101 countries
All-time high
424,000 tonnes
in 1974
All-time low
45,769 tonnes
in 2013
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Cassava production in Ecuador, 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 Ecuador is 84,768 tonnes, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 29.0% on the previous year and down 23.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, cassava production in Ecuador peaked at 424,000 tonnes in 1974 and was at its lowest, 45,769 tonnes, in 2013.

Ecuador ranks 56th of 101 countries on this measure, 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 256,372 tonnes 188,575 tonnes 390,177 tonnes 9
1970s 318,628 tonnes 167,989 tonnes 424,000 tonnes 10
1980s 179,876 tonnes 113,551 tonnes 239,221 tonnes 10
1990s 83,465 tonnes 74,255 tonnes 134,245 tonnes 10
2000s 85,052 tonnes 66,299 tonnes 102,277 tonnes 10
2010s 74,875 tonnes 45,769 tonnes 111,294 tonnes 10
2020s 102,196 tonnes 64,273 tonnes 146,300 tonnes 5

Countries ranked near Ecuador

  1. 53 Guyana 99,453 tonnes compare
  2. 54 Somalia 98,460 tonnes compare
  3. 55 Costa Rica 91,505 tonnes compare
  4. 57 Equatorial Guinea 77,190 tonnes compare
  5. 58 Comoros 58,917 tonnes compare
  6. 59 Guinea-Bissau 56,559 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 101 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is cassava production in Ecuador?
Cassava production in Ecuador was 84,768 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 Ecuador?
The highest recorded value was 424,000 tonnes in 1974.
What is the lowest cassava production recorded in Ecuador?
The lowest recorded value was 45,769 tonnes in 2013.
How does Ecuador rank for cassava production?
Ecuador ranks 56th out of 101 countries with data for 2024.
Is cassava production rising or falling in Ecuador?
Over the last ten years it is down 23.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ecuador 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
Last refreshed

Cassava production is measured in tonnes.