Cassava production in Rwanda

Rwanda: Cassava production was 1.30 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.30 million tonnes
Change on year
down 3.3%
World rank
31st
of 101 countries
All-time high
1.38 million tonnes
in 2022
All-time low
125,000 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Cassava production in Rwanda, 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 Rwanda stood at 1.30 million tonnes.

The figure is down 3.3% on the previous year and up 44.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, cassava production in Rwanda peaked at 1.38 million tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 125,000 tonnes, in 1961.

Rwanda ranks 31st of 101 countries on this measure, 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 195,989 tonnes 125,000 tonnes 282,500 tonnes 9
1970s 407,234 tonnes 344,636 tonnes 654,360 tonnes 10
1980s 488,395 tonnes 310,500 tonnes 592,679 tonnes 10
1990s 250,194 tonnes 148,000 tonnes 396,000 tonnes 10
2000s 823,756 tonnes 681,800 tonnes 1.03 million tonnes 10
2010s 998,042 tonnes 900,227 tonnes 1.18 million tonnes 10
2020s 1.32 million tonnes 1.28 million tonnes 1.38 million tonnes 5

Countries ranked near Rwanda

  1. 28 Uganda 1.63 million tonnes compare
  2. 29 Senegal 1.43 million tonnes compare
  3. 30 Peru 1.43 million tonnes compare
  4. 32 Togo 1.27 million tonnes compare
  5. 33 Central African Republic 1.21 million tonnes compare
  6. 34 Kenya 1.21 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 101 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is cassava production in Rwanda?
Cassava production in Rwanda was 1.30 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 Rwanda?
The highest recorded value was 1.38 million tonnes in 2022.
What is the lowest cassava production recorded in Rwanda?
The lowest recorded value was 125,000 tonnes in 1961.
How does Rwanda rank for cassava production?
Rwanda ranks 31st out of 101 countries with data for 2024.
Is cassava production rising or falling in Rwanda?
Over the last ten years it is up 44.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Rwanda 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.