Cassava production in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Cassava production was 1,434 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cassava production in Sao Tome and Principe, 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 Sao Tome and Principe stood at 1,434 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 0.3% on the previous year and up 2.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cassava production in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 7,000 tonnes in 1985 and was at its lowest, 1,200 tonnes, in 2015.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 81st out of 101 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 | 2,144 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 2,400 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,550 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 4,850 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 7,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,922 tonnes | 1,380 tonnes | 6,500 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,113 tonnes | 2,500 tonnes | 6,300 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,466 tonnes | 1,200 tonnes | 2,108 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,437 tonnes | 1,428 tonnes | 1,449 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 79 Mauritius 1,685 tonnes compare
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- 82 Saint Lucia 1,305 tonnes compare
- 83 Bahamas 819.2 tonnes compare
- 84 New Caledonia 664.69 tonnes compare
More reference data data for Sao Tome and Principe
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.4106 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.385 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.2041 °C (2026)
- Consumer price index 430.23 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Free country 2 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating 2 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies -0.0681 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.3141 °C (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cassava production in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Cassava production in Sao Tome and Principe was 1,434 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 Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 7,000 tonnes in 1985.
- What is the lowest cassava production recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,200 tonnes in 2015.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for cassava production?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 81st out of 101 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cassava production rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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.