Cassava production in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Cassava production was 1,434 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cassava production in Sao Tome and Principe, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, cassava production in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 1,434.
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 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 1,200, 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.
Cassava production in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2,000 | — |
| 1962 | 2,000 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 2,000 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 2,000 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 2,000 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 2,250 | +12.5% |
| 1967 | 2,300 | +2.2% |
| 1968 | 2,350 | +2.2% |
| 1969 | 2,400 | +2.1% |
| 1970 | 2,450 | +2.1% |
| 1971 | 2,500 | +2.0% |
| 1972 | 2,550 | +2.0% |
| 1973 | 2,400 | -5.9% |
| 1974 | 2,500 | +4.2% |
| 1975 | 2,000 | -20.0% |
| 1976 | 2,500 | +25.0% |
| 1977 | 2,600 | +4.0% |
| 1978 | 3,000 | +15.4% |
| 1979 | 3,000 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 4,500 | +50.0% |
| 1981 | 5,000 | +11.1% |
| 1982 | 5,000 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 5,000 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 6,000 | +20.0% |
| 1985 | 7,000 | +16.7% |
| 1986 | 5,000 | -28.6% |
| 1987 | 5,000 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 3,000 | -40.0% |
| 1989 | 3,000 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 2,500 | -16.7% |
| 1991 | 2,200 | -12.0% |
| 1992 | 1,500 | -31.8% |
| 1993 | 1,380 | -8.0% |
| 1994 | 6,500 | +371.0% |
| 1995 | 5,400 | -16.9% |
| 1996 | 5,500 | +1.9% |
| 1997 | 5,000 | -9.1% |
| 1998 | 4,400 | -12.0% |
| 1999 | 4,840 | +10.0% |
| 2000 | 5,324 | +10.0% |
| 2001 | 6,000 | +12.7% |
| 2002 | 5,857 | -2.4% |
| 2003 | 6,200 | +5.8% |
| 2004 | 5,998 | -3.3% |
| 2005 | 6,300 | +5.0% |
| 2006 | 5,200 | -17.5% |
| 2007 | 4,500 | -13.5% |
| 2008 | 3,250 | -27.8% |
| 2009 | 2,500 | -23.1% |
| 2010 | 2,108 | -15.7% |
| 2011 | 1,387 | -34.2% |
| 2012 | 1,410 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 1,433 | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 1,396 | -2.6% |
| 2015 | 1,200 | -14.0% |
| 2016 | 1,461 | +21.8% |
| 2017 | 1,431 | -2.1% |
| 2018 | 1,403 | -2.0% |
| 2019 | 1,432 | +2.0% |
| 2020 | 1,449 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 1,428 | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 1,436 | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 1,438 | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 1,434 | -0.3% |
Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries
- Sao Tome and Principe's 1,434 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.27 million, 0% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Sao Tome and Principe's 1,434 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.30 million, 0% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cassava production in Sao Tome and Principe changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | +371.0% | 1,380 | 6,500 |
| 1980 | +50.0% | 3,000 | 4,500 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,144 | 2,000 | 2,400 | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,550 | 2,000 | 3,000 | 10 |
| 1980s | 4,850 | 3,000 | 7,000 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,922 | 1,380 | 6,500 | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,113 | 2,500 | 6,300 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,466 | 1,200 | 2,108 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,437 | 1,428 | 1,449 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 78 Guadeloupe 1,700 compare
- 79 Mauritius 1,685 compare
- 80 Guatemala 1,645 compare
- 82 Saint Lucia 1,305 compare
- 83 Bahamas 819.2 compare
- 84 New Caledonia 664.69 compare
More reference data data for Sao Tome and Principe
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0038 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.006 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0003 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0126 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.014 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0319 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0601 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0015 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cassava production in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Cassava production in Sao Tome and Principe was 1,434 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cassava production recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 7,000 in 1985.
- What is the lowest cassava production recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,200 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Cassava production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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