Africa vs Switzerland: Potatoes — Yield
Potatoes — Yield over time
- Africa
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 34,690 kg/ha against 15,434 kg/ha in Africa, a difference of 19,256 kg/ha.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 2.2 times Africa's.
Across all 64 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
Africa ranks 24th and Switzerland ranks 24th of 30 groups.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8,141 kg/ha | 26,700 kg/ha | 18,560 kg/ha | Switzerland |
| 1970s | 8,575 kg/ha | 34,718 kg/ha | 26,143 kg/ha | Switzerland |
| 1980s | 9,490 kg/ha | 37,380 kg/ha | 27,890 kg/ha | Switzerland |
| 1990s | 11,380 kg/ha | 40,266 kg/ha | 28,886 kg/ha | Switzerland |
| 2000s | 11,565 kg/ha | 39,476 kg/ha | 27,911 kg/ha | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 14,467 kg/ha | 39,111 kg/ha | 24,644 kg/ha | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 15,096 kg/ha | 36,086 kg/ha | 20,990 kg/ha | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher potatoes — yield, Africa or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 34,690 kg/ha against 15,434 kg/ha in Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in potatoes — yield between Africa and Switzerland?
- 19,256 kg/ha, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and Switzerland?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do Africa and Switzerland rank globally for potatoes — yield?
- Africa ranks 24th and Switzerland ranks 24th of 30 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Potatoes — Yield. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.