Cassava production in Niger
Niger: Cassava production was 1.12 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cassava production in Niger, 1961–2024
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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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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Cassava production is measured in tonnes.