Saudi Arabia vs Western Africa: Potatoes — Yield
Potatoes — Yield over time
- Saudi Arabia
- Western Africa
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 33,172 kg/ha against 6,219 kg/ha in Western Africa, a difference of 26,953 kg/ha.
That makes Saudi Arabia's figure about 5.3 times Western Africa's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 63 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Western Africa ahead.
Saudi Arabia ranks 28th and Western Africa ranks 30th of 201 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, Saudi Arabia averaged higher in 5 and Western Africa in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | Western Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8,692 kg/ha | 10,422 kg/ha | 1,729 kg/ha | Western Africa |
| 1970s | 7,948 kg/ha | 8,572 kg/ha | 624.14 kg/ha | Western Africa |
| 1980s | 15,109 kg/ha | 7,300 kg/ha | 7,809 kg/ha | Saudi Arabia |
| 1990s | 19,045 kg/ha | 7,788 kg/ha | 11,257 kg/ha | Saudi Arabia |
| 2000s | 24,459 kg/ha | 3,504 kg/ha | 20,954 kg/ha | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 24,202 kg/ha | 4,702 kg/ha | 19,500 kg/ha | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 31,541 kg/ha | 6,003 kg/ha | 25,539 kg/ha | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher potatoes — yield, Saudi Arabia or Western Africa?
- Saudi Arabia, at 33,172 kg/ha against 6,219 kg/ha in Western Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in potatoes — yield between Saudi Arabia and Western Africa?
- 26,953 kg/ha, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and Western Africa?
- 63 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do Saudi Arabia and Western Africa rank globally for potatoes — yield?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 28th and Western Africa ranks 30th 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.