Ireland vs South Africa: Potatoes — Yield
Potatoes — Yield over time
- Ireland
- South Africa
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 39,606 kg/ha against 37,951 kg/ha in South Africa, a difference of 1,655 kg/ha.
The two have swapped places 10 times across 64 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Ireland ahead.
Ireland ranks 14th and South Africa ranks 17th of 201 countries.
Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 24,802 kg/ha | 9,390 kg/ha | 15,412 kg/ha | Ireland |
| 1970s | 25,884 kg/ha | 14,350 kg/ha | 11,535 kg/ha | Ireland |
| 1980s | 21,867 kg/ha | 16,043 kg/ha | 5,825 kg/ha | Ireland |
| 1990s | 27,965 kg/ha | 24,642 kg/ha | 3,323 kg/ha | Ireland |
| 2000s | 33,708 kg/ha | 33,038 kg/ha | 669.79 kg/ha | Ireland |
| 2010s | 37,674 kg/ha | 35,578 kg/ha | 2,095 kg/ha | Ireland |
| 2020s | 40,317 kg/ha | 37,451 kg/ha | 2,866 kg/ha | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher potatoes — yield, Ireland or South Africa?
- Ireland, at 39,606 kg/ha against 37,951 kg/ha in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in potatoes — yield between Ireland and South Africa?
- 1,655 kg/ha, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and South Africa?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do Ireland and South Africa rank globally for potatoes — yield?
- Ireland ranks 14th and South Africa ranks 17th of 201 countries.
- 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.