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FAOSTAT · 1961–2024

Cassava production in Mauritius

In 2024 Mauritius produced 1,685 t of cassava, the 77th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 262%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 107 ha, yield 15.7 t/ha.

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Production, 2024
1,685 t
World rank
77 of 94
10-year change
+262%
Record
1,685 t
2024

Cassava in Mauritius, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

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Mauritius compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total
0.00%
0.00% in 2014
Yield, t/ha
15.7
world 10.2 (+55%)
kg per person
1.33
world 41.9
10-year change
+262%
world +18%

Position in the world ranking

#CountryTonnesShare
75Cabo Verde2,1190.00%
76Trinidad and Tobago1,8180.00%
77Mauritius1,6850.00%
78Guatemala1,6450.00%
79Sao Tome and Principe1,4340.00%

Full ranking of 94 countries

Map of world production of cassava

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Mauritius is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

By year

YearTonnesChangeArea harvested, haYield, t/ha
20241,685+12%10715.75
20231,503+18%10214.74
20221,276+15%8814.50
20211,111+86%8812.63
2020596−17%3716.11
2019715+5.0%5612.77
2018681+46%5612.16
2017465−19%3513.29
2016574−36%4512.76
2015894+92%7112.59
2014466−8.1%3115.03
2013507+1.4%3713.70
2012500+67%4012.50
2011300−33%2412.50
2010449+2.0%3413.21
2009440+47%3014.67
2008300+25%2213.64
2007240+4.3%1714.12
2006230+12%1416.43
2005206−8.4%1414.71
2004225+73%1218.75
2003130−7.1%914.44
2002140−25%1310.77
2001186+23%1314.31
2000151+36%1015.10
1999111−33%813.88
1998165−18%1115.00
1997200+43%1315.38
19961400.0%1014.00
1995140−6.7%1014.00
1994150−33%916.67
1993224+6.7%1317.23
1992210+11%1514.00
19911900.0%1413.57
1990190−9.5%1413.57
1989210−33%1415.00
1988315+11%2115.00
1987285−19%1617.81
1986350+9.4%1918.42
1985320+16%2313.91
1984275+38%1716.18
1983200+150%1315.38
198280+6.7%613.33
198175−13%325.00
198086−53%517.20
1979182−26%920.22
1978246+8.8%1417.57
1977226−13%1317.38
1976260+23%1517.33
1975211−22%1217.58
1974271−37%1715.94
1973433+75%2418.04
1972248−1.6%1615.50
1971252+1.2%1615.75
1970249+4.2%1516.60
1969239−0.8%1417.07
1968241−47%1417.21
1967454+30%2716.81
1966348+29%1918.32
1965269+35%289.61
1964200−67%219.52
1963606+7.1%6010.10
1962566+85%638.98
1961306—446.95

Questions and answers

What is the production of cassava in Mauritius?

Mauritius produced 1,685 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

Where does Mauritius rank in the world for production of cassava?

Mauritius ranked 77th of 94 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Nigeria with 18.3% of the world total.

How has the production of cassava in Mauritius changed?

It rose by 262% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +18% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.

What is the yield of cassava in Mauritius?

15.7 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (1,685 t from 107 ha), against a world average of 10.2 t/ha.

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

NigeriaDR CongoThailandGhanaBrazilIndonesiaCambodiaAngolaVietnamTanzaniaMozambiqueCôte d'Ivoire

All countries producing cassava

Other products of Mauritius

Sugar caneRaw sugarMolassesChicken meatBeerPumpkins and squashTomatoesHen eggsCabbagesPotatoesOnions, dryBananas

Agricultural production in Mauritius

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.