Cassava production in Niger

Niger: Cassava production was 1.12 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.12 million tonnes
Change on year
up 48.3%
World rank
35th
of 101 countries
All-time high
1.13 million tonnes
in 2022
All-time low
65,400 tonnes
in 1994
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Cassava production in Niger, 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 Niger stood at 1.12 million tonnes.

The figure is up 48.3% on the previous year and up 745.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, cassava production in Niger peaked at 1.13 million tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 65,400 tonnes, in 1994.

That places Niger 35th 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 156,742 tonnes 130,000 tonnes 197,600 tonnes 9
1970s 178,032 tonnes 94,741 tonnes 224,097 tonnes 10
1980s 185,790 tonnes 160,000 tonnes 219,800 tonnes 10
1990s 108,700 tonnes 65,400 tonnes 156,529 tonnes 10
2000s 124,065 tonnes 105,494 tonnes 164,515 tonnes 10
2010s 212,271 tonnes 76,324 tonnes 513,671 tonnes 10
2020s 809,186 tonnes 374,208 tonnes 1.13 million tonnes 5

Countries ranked near Niger

  1. 32 Togo 1.27 million tonnes compare
  2. 33 Central African Republic 1.21 million tonnes compare
  3. 34 Kenya 1.21 million tonnes compare
  4. 36 Colombia 1.12 million tonnes compare
  5. 37 Cuba 766,836 tonnes compare
  6. 38 Haiti 674,210 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 101 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is cassava production in Niger?
Cassava production in Niger was 1.12 million 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 Niger?
The highest recorded value was 1.13 million tonnes in 2022.
What is the lowest cassava production recorded in Niger?
The lowest recorded value was 65,400 tonnes in 1994.
How does Niger rank for cassava production?
Niger ranks 35th out of 101 countries with data for 2024.
Is cassava production rising or falling in Niger?
Over the last ten years it is up 745.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Niger 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.