Cassava production in Nigeria
Nigeria: Cassava production was 62.62 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cassava production in Nigeria, 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 Nigeria stood at 62.62 million tonnes.
That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and up 15.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cassava production in Nigeria peaked at 65.35 million tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 7.38 million tonnes, in 1961.
Nigeria ranks 1st of 101 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 | 8.19 million tonnes | 7.38 million tonnes | 9.04 million tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 10.45 million tonnes | 9.17 million tonnes | 12.00 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 12.71 million tonnes | 9.95 million tonnes | 17.40 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 29.56 million tonnes | 19.04 million tonnes | 32.70 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 38.54 million tonnes | 32.01 million tonnes | 45.72 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 54.30 million tonnes | 42.53 million tonnes | 65.35 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 60.11 million tonnes | 55.57 million tonnes | 62.75 million tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cassava production in Nigeria?
- Cassava production in Nigeria was 62.62 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 Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 65.35 million tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest cassava production recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.38 million tonnes in 1961.
- How does Nigeria rank for cassava production?
- Nigeria ranks 1st out of 101 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cassava production rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria 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.