Cassava production in Myanmar

Myanmar: Cassava production was 252,188 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
252,188 tonnes
Change on year
up 25.5%
World rank
47th
of 101 countries
All-time high
729,894 tonnes
in 2011
All-time low
3,700 tonnes
in 1963
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Cassava production in Myanmar, 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

In 2024, cassava production in Myanmar stood at 252,188 tonnes.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 25.5% on the previous year and down 47.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, cassava production in Myanmar peaked at 729,894 tonnes in 2011 and was at its lowest, 3,700 tonnes, in 1963.

That places Myanmar 47th 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 7,488 tonnes 3,700 tonnes 15,079 tonnes 9
1970s 19,065 tonnes 10,475 tonnes 39,027 tonnes 10
1980s 75,164 tonnes 50,057 tonnes 139,094 tonnes 10
1990s 67,931 tonnes 40,688 tonnes 88,144 tonnes 10
2000s 212,658 tonnes 77,248 tonnes 477,678 tonnes 10
2010s 498,881 tonnes 392,443 tonnes 729,894 tonnes 10
2020s 286,165 tonnes 200,970 tonnes 392,821 tonnes 5

Countries ranked near Myanmar

  1. 44 Chad 297,842 tonnes compare
  2. 45 Dominican Republic 273,530 tonnes compare
  3. 46 Zimbabwe 255,517 tonnes compare
  4. 48 Bolivia 213,119 tonnes compare
  5. 49 Argentina 201,735 tonnes compare
  6. 50 Mali 178,400 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 101 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is cassava production in Myanmar?
Cassava production in Myanmar was 252,188 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 Myanmar?
The highest recorded value was 729,894 tonnes in 2011.
What is the lowest cassava production recorded in Myanmar?
The lowest recorded value was 3,700 tonnes in 1963.
How does Myanmar rank for cassava production?
Myanmar ranks 47th out of 101 countries with data for 2024.
Is cassava production rising or falling in Myanmar?
Over the last ten years it is down 47.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Myanmar 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.