Cassava production in Taiwan
Taiwan: Cassava production was 6,826 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cassava production in Taiwan, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Taiwan recorded 6,826 tonnes for cassava production in 2024.
The figure is up 7.8% on the previous year and down 65.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cassava production in Taiwan peaked at 376,314 tonnes in 1974 and was at its lowest, 6,106 tonnes, in 2022.
That places Taiwan 72nd 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 | 265,981 tonnes | 217,221 tonnes | 341,904 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 295,071 tonnes | 225,599 tonnes | 376,314 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 80,029 tonnes | 20,107 tonnes | 184,874 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 17,530 tonnes | 10,415 tonnes | 28,141 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 15,690 tonnes | 6,386 tonnes | 24,807 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 14,542 tonnes | 10,749 tonnes | 19,764 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,753 tonnes | 6,106 tonnes | 8,248 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Taiwan
- 69 Gambia 12,212 tonnes compare
- 70 Micronesia (country) 8,668 tonnes compare
- 71 Tonga 7,094 tonnes compare
- 73 Suriname 3,915 tonnes compare
- 74 French Polynesia 3,690 tonnes compare
- 75 Solomon Islands 3,216 tonnes compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cassava production in Taiwan?
- Cassava production in Taiwan was 6,826 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 Taiwan?
- The highest recorded value was 376,314 tonnes in 1974.
- What is the lowest cassava production recorded in Taiwan?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,106 tonnes in 2022.
- How does Taiwan rank for cassava production?
- Taiwan ranks 72nd out of 101 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cassava production rising or falling in Taiwan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 65.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Taiwan 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
Cassava production is measured in tonnes.