Cassava production in Laos
In 2024 Laos produced 7.4 million t of cassava, the 13th largest in the world (2.16% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 354%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 295,000 ha, yield 25.1 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 7.4 million t
- World rank
- 13 of 94
- 10-year change
- +354%
- Record
- 7.4 million t
- 2024
Cassava in Laos, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Laos compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 2.2%
- 0.56% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 25.1
- world 10.2 (+146%)
- kg per person
- 953
- world 41.9
- 10-year change
- +354%
- world +18%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Mozambique | 8,522,790 | 2.5% |
| 12 | Côte d'Ivoire | 8,485,694 | 2.5% |
| 13 | Laos | 7,402,000 | 2.2% |
| 14 | Cameroon | 6,658,483 | 1.9% |
| 15 | India | 6,283,343 | 1.8% |
Map of world production of cassava
Share of the world total; Laos is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,402,000 | +18% | 295,000 | 25.09 |
| 2023 | 6,255,410 | +29% | 249,279 | 25.09 |
| 2022 | 4,863,400 | +31% | 191,300 | 25.42 |
| 2021 | 3,710,000 | +20% | 113,450 | 32.70 |
| 2020 | 3,091,109 | +18% | 97,623 | 31.66 |
| 2019 | 2,615,107 | +15% | 82,557 | 31.68 |
| 2018 | 2,279,030 | +0.1% | 71,010 | 32.09 |
| 2017 | 2,277,050 | −5.5% | 70,930 | 32.10 |
| 2016 | 2,410,000 | +1.2% | 75,810 | 31.79 |
| 2015 | 2,382,478 | +46% | 75,465 | 31.57 |
| 2014 | 1,629,805 | +30% | 60,475 | 26.95 |
| 2013 | 1,254,188 | +18% | 45,185 | 27.76 |
| 2012 | 1,060,880 | +43% | 43,975 | 24.12 |
| 2011 | 743,190 | +49% | 31,135 | 23.87 |
| 2010 | 500,090 | +228% | 19,940 | 25.08 |
| 2009 | 152,590 | −42% | 10,375 | 14.71 |
| 2008 | 261,970 | +12% | 14,995 | 17.47 |
| 2007 | 233,420 | +34% | 11,015 | 21.19 |
| 2006 | 174,490 | +240% | 16,880 | 10.34 |
| 2005 | 51,300 | −7.6% | 6,765 | 7.58 |
| 2004 | 55,500 | +1,275% | 8,150 | 6.81 |
| 2003 | 4,035 | −86% | 690 | 5.85 |
| 2002 | 29,211 | +317% | 4,125 | 7.08 |
| 2001 | 7,010 | −90% | 1,710 | 4.10 |
| 2000 | 71,000 | 0.0% | 7,300 | 9.73 |
| 1999 | 71,000 | +1.4% | 5,200 | 13.65 |
| 1998 | 70,000 | 0.0% | 6,155 | 11.37 |
| 1997 | 70,000 | 0.0% | 6,115 | 11.45 |
| 1996 | 70,000 | +2.2% | 5,100 | 13.73 |
| 1995 | 68,500 | +0.7% | 6,240 | 10.98 |
| 1994 | 68,000 | 0.0% | 5,896 | 11.53 |
| 1993 | 68,000 | +1.5% | 5,446 | 12.49 |
| 1992 | 67,000 | +1.5% | 5,261 | 12.74 |
| 1991 | 66,000 | +1.5% | 5,083 | 12.98 |
| 1990 | 65,000 | +4.8% | 5,069 | 12.82 |
| 1989 | 62,000 | +3.3% | 5,000 | 12.40 |
| 1988 | 60,000 | −7.7% | 4,400 | 13.64 |
| 1987 | 65,000 | −7.1% | 4,500 | 14.44 |
| 1986 | 70,000 | 0.0% | 5,000 | 14.00 |
| 1985 | 70,000 | +2.9% | 5,000 | 14.00 |
| 1984 | 68,000 | −2.9% | 5,000 | 13.60 |
| 1983 | 70,000 | −2.8% | 5,000 | 14.00 |
| 1982 | 72,000 | +2.9% | 4,800 | 15.00 |
| 1981 | 70,000 | +2.9% | 4,600 | 15.22 |
| 1980 | 68,000 | +13% | 4,500 | 15.11 |
| 1979 | 60,000 | +9.1% | 4,000 | 15.00 |
| 1978 | 55,000 | +25% | 3,600 | 15.28 |
| 1977 | 44,000 | +29% | 2,800 | 15.71 |
| 1976 | 34,000 | +70% | 2,200 | 15.45 |
| 1975 | 20,000 | −17% | 1,300 | 15.38 |
| 1974 | 24,000 | +4.3% | 1,600 | 15.00 |
| 1973 | 23,000 | +15% | 1,500 | 15.33 |
| 1972 | 20,000 | +18% | 1,300 | 15.38 |
| 1971 | 17,000 | +13% | 1,200 | 14.17 |
| 1970 | 15,000 | +15% | 1,100 | 13.64 |
| 1969 | 13,000 | +8.3% | 1,000 | 13.00 |
| 1968 | 12,000 | +9.1% | 900 | 13.33 |
| 1967 | 11,000 | +10% | 800 | 13.75 |
| 1966 | 10,000 | 0.0% | 800 | 12.50 |
| 1965 | 10,000 | +11% | 1,000 | 10.00 |
| 1964 | 9,000 | −18% | 900 | 10.00 |
| 1963 | 11,000 | 0.0% | 1,500 | 7.33 |
| 1962 | 11,000 | +10% | 1,500 | 7.33 |
| 1961 | 10,000 | — | 1,000 | 10.00 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 2.5 million t USD 459 m
- Exporter rank
- 1 of 4
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of cassava in Laos?
Laos produced 7.4 million t in 2024, 2.2% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Laos rank in the world for production of cassava?
Laos ranked 13th of 94 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Nigeria with 18.3% of the world total.
How has the production of cassava in Laos changed?
It rose by 354% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +18% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of cassava in Laos?
25.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (7.4 million t from 295,000 ha), against a world average of 10.2 t/ha.
Does Laos export or import cassava, fresh?
In 2024 Laos reported exports of 2.5 million t (USD 459 m) and no imports, according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. 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.