Cassava production in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Cassava production was 255,517 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
255,517
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
46th
of 101 countries
All-time high
258,823
in 2020
All-time low
41,000
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Cassava production in Zimbabwe, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded 255,517 for cassava production in 2024.
The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 6.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cassava production in Zimbabwe peaked at 258,823 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 41,000, in 1961.
Zimbabwe ranks 46th 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.
Cassava production in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 41,000 | — |
| 1962 | 42,000 | +2.4% |
| 1963 | 42,000 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 43,000 | +2.4% |
| 1965 | 43,000 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 44,000 | +2.3% |
| 1967 | 44,000 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 45,000 | +2.3% |
| 1969 | 45,000 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 46,000 | +2.2% |
| 1971 | 47,000 | +2.2% |
| 1972 | 49,000 | +4.3% |
| 1973 | 45,000 | -8.2% |
| 1974 | 50,000 | +11.1% |
| 1975 | 48,000 | -4.0% |
| 1976 | 50,000 | +4.2% |
| 1977 | 50,000 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 52,000 | +4.0% |
| 1979 | 54,000 | +3.8% |
| 1980 | 60,000 | +11.1% |
| 1981 | 50,000 | -16.7% |
| 1982 | 60,000 | +20.0% |
| 1983 | 70,000 | +16.7% |
| 1984 | 80,000 | +14.3% |
| 1985 | 82,000 | +2.5% |
| 1986 | 85,000 | +3.7% |
| 1987 | 86,000 | +1.2% |
| 1988 | 87,000 | +1.2% |
| 1989 | 90,000 | +3.4% |
| 1990 | 95,000 | +5.6% |
| 1991 | 100,000 | +5.3% |
| 1992 | 120,000 | +20.0% |
| 1993 | 130,000 | +8.3% |
| 1994 | 138,900 | +6.8% |
| 1995 | 150,000 | +8.0% |
| 1996 | 154,050 | +2.7% |
| 1997 | 160,000 | +3.9% |
| 1998 | 165,000 | +3.1% |
| 1999 | 170,000 | +3.0% |
| 2000 | 175,000 | +2.9% |
| 2001 | 176,397 | +0.8% |
| 2002 | 178,773 | +1.3% |
| 2003 | 180,000 | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 190,000 | +5.6% |
| 2005 | 191,593 | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 192,273 | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 192,000 | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 196,856 | +2.5% |
| 2009 | 206,715 | +5.0% |
| 2010 | 213,345 | +3.2% |
| 2011 | 220,093 | +3.2% |
| 2012 | 228,000 | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 230,000 | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 240,000 | +4.3% |
| 2015 | 242,000 | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 243,631 | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 246,000 | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 250,000 | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 254,301 | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 258,823 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 254,375 | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 255,833 | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 256,344 | +0.2% |
| 2024 | 255,517 | -0.3% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 255,517 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.27 million, 20% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 255,517 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.30 million, 20% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 43,222 | 41,000 | 45,000 | 9 |
| 1970s | 49,100 | 45,000 | 54,000 | 10 |
| 1980s | 75,000 | 50,000 | 90,000 | 10 |
| 1990s | 138,295 | 95,000 | 170,000 | 10 |
| 2000s | 187,961 | 175,000 | 206,715 | 10 |
| 2010s | 236,737 | 213,345 | 254,301 | 10 |
| 2020s | 256,178 | 254,375 | 258,823 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More reference data data for Zimbabwe
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.1903 (2026)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.2726 (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8086 (2026)
- Country level monthly temperature anomalies -0.5886 (2026)
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Urban area long term, annual growth rate 1.8 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban area long term, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban area long term, per capita 0.0002 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cassava production in Zimbabwe?
- Cassava production in Zimbabwe was 255,517 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cassava production recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 258,823 in 2020.
- What is the lowest cassava production recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 41,000 in 1961.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for cassava production?
- Zimbabwe ranks 46th out of 101 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cassava production rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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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