Cassava production in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Cassava production was 309,014 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Cassava production in Nicaragua, 1961–2023
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 Nicaragua is 309,014 tonnes, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 12.2% on the previous year and up 11.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cassava production in Nicaragua peaked at 309,100 tonnes in 2012 and was at its lowest, 11,400 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Nicaragua 42nd out of 101 countries with data for 2023, 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 | 13,978 tonnes | 11,400 tonnes | 16,700 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 21,328 tonnes | 17,100 tonnes | 24,850 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 52,666 tonnes | 15,502 tonnes | 72,680 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 52,000 tonnes | 51,000 tonnes | 53,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 100,258 tonnes | 52,000 tonnes | 128,124 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 197,953 tonnes | 73,789 tonnes | 309,100 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 268,641 tonnes | 223,381 tonnes | 309,014 tonnes | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cassava production in Nicaragua?
- Cassava production in Nicaragua was 309,014 tonnes in 2023, 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 Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 309,100 tonnes in 2012.
- What is the lowest cassava production recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,400 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Nicaragua rank for cassava production?
- Nicaragua ranks 42nd out of 101 countries with data for 2023.
- Is cassava production rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua 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.