Countries by Potato production

Potatoes are a staple food for many cultures around the world, thanks to their versatility and nutritional value. They thrive in temperate climates, predominantly in regions with cool growing seasons, which are ideal for potato cultivation. According to the 2023 data from the FAO stats database, potatoes continue to be a significant crop globally, providing food security and economic benefits to many countries.

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Map of countries by Potato production

Global Potato Production

In 2023, global potato production reached approximately 383 million tonnes. Over the years, there has been a noticeable increase in production from around 271 million tonnes in 1961 to current levels. This growth reflects improved agricultural practices, technology, and the expanding need to support growing populations. Notably, there has been a nearly 42% increase in production from the initial data point, demonstrating significant global agricultural development.

Potato Production by Country

  • China is the leading potato producer, with a staggering production of around 94 million tonnes.
  • India follows, contributing roughly 60 million tonnes to the global potato supply.
  • Ukraine has a significant share, with a production of about 21 million tonnes.
  • The United States of America also contributes significantly with approximately 20 million tonnes.
  • Canada, though not in the top ranks, produced around 6.5 million tonnes, reflecting its important yet modest contribution to the global market.
Country Production (tonnes) Production per Person (kg) Harvested Area (ha) Yield (kg/ha)
China 94,362,175 67.698 5,782,738 16.318
India 60,142,000 45 2,332,000 25.79
Ukraine 21,358,630 505.364 1,210,200 17.649
United States of America 19,992,090 60.995 388,580 51.449
Russian Federation 19,374,440.76 131.909 1,105,425 17.527
Germany 11,607,300 140.285 264,700 43.851
Bangladesh 10,431,736 63.174 455,523 22.901
France 8,606,490 127.888 204,010 42.187
Pakistan 8,319,767 41.213 340,576 24.429
Egypt 6,869,330.96 70.457 235,625 29.154
Canada 6,543,393 175.833 156,642 41.773
The Netherlands 6,491,890 376.313 155,340 41.791
Turkey 5,700,000 66.766 150,927 37.767
Poland 5,590,030 145.446 188,580 29.643
Peru 5,445,215.85 174.317 314,301 17.325
United Kingdom 4,703,724 71.225 115,076 40.875
Algeria 4,632,151.71 108.874 137,747 33.628
Brazil 4,188,704 19.991 123,455 33.929
Belgium 4,021,930 352.284 95,700 42.026
Belarus 4,020,846 424.22 183,179 21.95
Uzbekistan 3,574,060.41 109.453 112,119 31.877
Nepal 3,487,815.76 119.369 203,812 17.113
Denmark 2,757,200 476.204 61,100 45.126
Colombia 2,573,450.49 51.542 112,975 22.779
Iran 2,483,198.83 30.373 80,559 30.825
South Africa 2,415,638 41.847 63,510 38.036
Argentina 2,365,997.52 53.175 65,767 35.975
Kenya 2,309,913 45.336 239,325 9.652
Japan 2,180,065.94 17.235 69,679 31.287
Kazakhstan 2,046,772.1 112.014 94,678 21.618
Mexico 1,986,198.81 15.923 62,124 31.972
Spain 1,921,850 41.189 59,360 32.376
Morocco 1,822,864.8 52.419 58,581 31.117
Malawi 1,551,921.22 86.547 82,434 18.826
Australia 1,462,975 58.404 34,774 42.071
Kyrgyzstan 1,286,827 203.957 72,483 17.754
Italy 1,265,450 20.939 45,450 27.843
Indonesia 1,248,513.44 4.711 63,606 19.629
Nigeria 1,218,233.09 6.171 322,768 3.774
Ethiopia 1,191,046.56 11.076 74,817 15.919
Romania 1,183,470 60.616 79,490 14.888
Bolivia 1,167,304.98 103.235 208,897 5.588
Tajikistan 1,144,900 128.194 56,600 20.228
Azerbaijan 1,010,517.4 102.092 49,449 20.436
Tanzania 962,026.17 17.75 112,131 8.579
Afghanistan 889,000 28.155 61,000 14.574
Rwanda 865,014 72.078 114,339 7.565
Chile 843,118.74 47.975 28,986 29.087
Sweden 810,000 79.634 22,500 36
Turkmenistan 788,265.04 134.712 56,032 14.068
Guatemala 666,064.43 38.496 26,704 24.942
Lebanon 659,587.67 108.244 23,364 28.231
Syria 619,568 33.885 24,779 25.004
Saudi Arabia 610,389.9 18.268 21,287 28.674
Serbia 599,574 85.636 23,145 25.905
Austria 594,040 67.213 20,620 28.809
Zimbabwe 580,574 39.099 22,217 26.132
Czech Republic 573,770 54.061 20,950 27.388
Guinea 559,961.24 47.121 41,154 13.606
South Korea 544,041.57 10.536 22,242 24.46
Sudan 527,770.45 12.936 42,899 12.303
Mozambique 526,249 18.233 27,173 19.367
North Korea 522,495.55 20.401 158,137 3.304
Israel 504,557 56.641 14,486 34.831
Angola 501,623 17.149 71,056 7.06
Finland 498,100 90.27 16,500 30.188
Venezuela 475,912.03 14.953 23,838 19.964
Burundi 449,576.31 42.09 41,043 10.954
Tunisia 436,138.2 38.103 24,532 17.778
Myanmar 432,362.93 8.027 28,072 15.402
New Zealand 428,570.64 87.443 8,424 50.875
Uganda 422,025.79 10.87 54,320 7.769
Libya 370,357.56 57.234 18,661 19.847
Bosnia and Herzegovina 366,354 96.806 25,179 14.55
Armenia 364,532.1 122.746 18,695 19.499
Cameroon 364,284.39 15.31 34,407 10.588
Switzerland 360,394 42.434 10,704 33.669
Vietnam 340,864.23 3.601 20,232 16.848
Portugal 325,080 31.589 14,480 22.45
Ireland 322,200 66.337 8,210 39.245
Norway 313,500 59.014 11,505 27.249
Greece 309,140 28.709 10,960 28.206
Yemen 301,746.48 10.436 17,534 17.209
Niger 293,472.8 13.671 8,243 35.603
Albania 274,188.2 95.525 10,068 27.234
Lithuania 267,330 95.45 14,730 18.149
Ecuador 262,037.99 15.354 17,997 14.56
Madagascar 251,036.76 9.559 41,649 6.027
Iraq 229,069 5.823 8,965 25.551
Mali 227,614 11.912 9,985 22.796
Hungary 209,950 21.487 7,570 27.734
Georgia 197,300 52.901 16,000 12.331
Jordan 193,729 18.935 4,815 40.234
Macedonia 184,181 88.749 12,255 15.029
Mongolia 179,367.87 55.634 19,425 9.234
Moldova 172,410 48.554 22,886 7.533
Latvia 147,500 76.596 8,000 18.438
Senegal 140,873.34 8.958 5,880 23.958
Slovakia 135,790 24.947 5,430 25.007
Lesotho 132,481.81 58.542 7,334 18.064
Croatia 126,280 30.123 7,230 17.466
Thailand 120,474 1.741 6,511 18.503
Bulgaria 119,240 16.913 7,020 16.986
Congo-Kinshasa 106,742 1.312 23,308 4.58
Dominican Republic 104,620.72 10.191 3,645 28.703
Cuba 101,721.42 9.065 6,104 16.665
Philippines 100,054.6 0.94 6,222 16.081
Cyprus 90,000 105.288 3,800 23.684
Costa Rica 81,272 16.243 3,104 26.183
Estonia 79,300 60.115 3,200 24.781
Slovenia 68,580 33.18 2,940 23.327
Uruguay 68,000 19.395 3,002 22.652
Palestinian Territories 65,345.92 14.362 1,803 36.243
Zambia 65,082.42 3.854 2,650 24.559
Taiwan 62,175 2.637 2,738 22.708
Nicaragua 61,819.06 9.836 3,433 18.007
Sri Lanka 40,749 1.9 2,813 14.486
Bhutan 37,749 51.914 3,244 11.637
Chad 36,931.79 2.405 3,620 10.202
Haiti 34,959.61 3.146 2,754 12.694
Burkina Faso 29,621.54 1.463 15,284 1.938
Honduras 27,161.73 3.014 1,807 15.031
Panama 27,035.37 6.501 1,032 26.197
Montenegro 23,010.86 36.974 1,404 16.39
Kuwait 18,105 4.283 481 37.64
Namibia 14,317.51 5.932 1,186 12.072
Mauritius 13,719 10.846 749 18.316
Jamaica 13,301 4.874 973 13.67
Luxembourg 12,840 21.329 560 22.929
Oman 12,462 2.487 488 25.537
Swaziland 8,666.7 7.476 4,109 2.109
El Salvador 7,333.37 1.104 229 32.023
Iceland 7,298 20.67 470 15.528
Congo-Brazzaville 7,112.22 1.317 825 8.621
Malta 5,500 11.562 420 13.095
Paraguay 3,958.58 0.561 265 14.938
Botswana 3,696.62 1.605 951 3.887
Comoros 3,554.88 4.179 235 15.127
Laos 3,526.95 0.507 111 31.774
Cape Verde 2,534 4.657 175 14.48
Mauritania 2,467.16 0.619 387 6.375
Faroe Islands 1,528.52 29.915 99 15.44
Belize 1,481 3.741 116 12.767
Central African Republic 1,378.29 0.291 1,293 1.066
United Arab Emirates 1,288.16 0.135 49 26.289
Papua New Guinea 1,262.97 0.148 213 5.929
East Timor 1,243.15 0.986 1,363 0.912
Qatar 1,024.4 0.418 34 30.129
Benin 253.42 0.022 37 6.849
Dominica 149.74 2.1 10 14.974
Bahrain 120 0.08 8 15
Eritrea 59.58 0.011 90 0.662
Vanuatu 3 0.01 1 3

Top Potato Producing Countries by Share

  • China leads with nearly 25% of the global potato production, showing its pivotal role in the worldwide supply chain.
  • India contributes about 16%, marking its place as a significant player in the potato industry.
  • Ukraine and the United States of America contribute around 6% and 5%, respectively, highlighting their importance in global potato production.
  • Canada accounts for about 1.7% of global production, showcasing its presence in the industry despite a lower share compared to leading countries.

Map of Countries by Potato Production

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