Nigeria produced 62,624.9 thousand tonnes of Cassava in 2024, a 47.2% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 58,405 hg/ha, 46% below the Africa average of 107,770 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42,533.2 | 122,155 | 3,481.9 |
| 2011 | 46,190.2 | 112,108 | 4,120.2 |
| 2012 | 50,950.3 | 79,585 | 6,402 |
| 2013 | 47,406.8 | 70,323 | 6,741.3 |
| 2014 | 54,324.7 | 76,554 | 7,096.3 |
| 2015 | 57,405.1 | 72,659 | 7,900.6 |
| 2016 | 60,529.9 | 90,763 | 6,669 |
| 2017 | 61,350.2 | 90,737 | 6,761.4 |
| 2018 | 65,350.8 | 94,038 | 6,949.4 |
| 2019 | 56,969.2 | 58,271 | 9,776.6 |
| 2020 | 55,565.6 | 57,795 | 9,614.2 |
| 2021 | 58,237.5 | 58,358 | 9,979.3 |
| 2022 | 61,359 | 61,092 | 10,043.7 |
| 2023 | 62,751.6 | 61,961 | 10,127.7 |
| 2024 | 62,624.9 | 58,405 | 10,722.5 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.