Cassava leaves production in Congo
In 1990 Congo produced 35,000 t of cassava leaves, the largest total in the world (100.0% of the world total). This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 3,500 ha, yield 10.0 t/ha.
The 1990 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 1990
- 35,000 t
- World rank
- 1 of 1
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 35,000 t
- 1990
Cassava leaves in Congo, 1990–1990 (tonnes)
Congo compared with the world, 1990
- Share of world total
- 100.0%
- Yield, t/ha
- 10.0
- world 10.0 (0.0%)
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Congo | 35,000 | 100.0% |
Map of world production of cassava leaves
Share of the world total; Congo is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 35,000 | — | 3,500 | 10.00 |
Questions and answers
What is the production of cassava leaves in Congo?
Congo produced 35,000 t in 1990, 100.0% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Congo rank in the world for production of cassava leaves?
Congo was the world’s largest producer in 1990, ahead of .
What is the yield of cassava leaves in Congo?
10.0 tonnes per hectare in 1990 (35,000 t from 3,500 ha), against a world average of 10.0 t/ha.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 1990 figure for Congo is estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.