Cassava production in Nicaragua

Nicaragua: Cassava production was 309,014 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
309,014 tonnes
Change on year
up 12.2%
World rank
42nd
of 101 countries
All-time high
309,100 tonnes
in 2012
All-time low
11,400 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023

Cassava production in Nicaragua, 1961–2023

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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 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Nicaragua

  1. 39 Liberia 606,958 tonnes compare
  2. 40 Venezuela 453,192 tonnes compare
  3. 41 Sri Lanka 312,237 tonnes compare
  4. 43 Gabon 306,212 tonnes compare
  5. 44 Chad 297,842 tonnes compare
  6. 45 Dominican Republic 273,530 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 101 places →

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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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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.