Potatoes — Area harvested in Africa
Africa: Potatoes — Area harvested was 2.22 million ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Potatoes — Area harvested in Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Africa recorded 2.22 million ha for potatoes — area harvested in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 0.6% on the previous year and up 25.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potatoes — area harvested in Africa peaked at 2.22 million ha in 2024 and was at its lowest, 256,870 ha, in 1961.
Africa ranks 8th of 30 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Potatoes — Area harvested in Africa, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 256,870 ha | — |
| 1962 | 278,386 ha | +8.4% |
| 1963 | 292,510 ha | +5.1% |
| 1964 | 277,810 ha | -5.0% |
| 1965 | 290,416 ha | +4.5% |
| 1966 | 274,670 ha | -5.4% |
| 1967 | 287,765 ha | +4.8% |
| 1968 | 307,633 ha | +6.9% |
| 1969 | 341,109 ha | +10.9% |
| 1970 | 345,783 ha | +1.4% |
| 1971 | 367,790 ha | +6.4% |
| 1972 | 371,912 ha | +1.1% |
| 1973 | 428,257 ha | +15.2% |
| 1974 | 444,495 ha | +3.8% |
| 1975 | 478,724 ha | +7.7% |
| 1976 | 530,630 ha | +10.8% |
| 1977 | 532,900 ha | +0.4% |
| 1978 | 552,043 ha | +3.6% |
| 1979 | 563,701 ha | +2.1% |
| 1980 | 574,718 ha | +2.0% |
| 1981 | 640,853 ha | +11.5% |
| 1982 | 696,973 ha | +8.8% |
| 1983 | 671,384 ha | -3.7% |
| 1984 | 649,114 ha | -3.3% |
| 1985 | 730,080 ha | +12.5% |
| 1986 | 702,337 ha | -3.8% |
| 1987 | 670,541 ha | -4.5% |
| 1988 | 692,871 ha | +3.3% |
| 1989 | 775,072 ha | +11.9% |
| 1990 | 763,008 ha | -1.6% |
| 1991 | 874,842 ha | +14.7% |
| 1992 | 787,459 ha | -10.0% |
| 1993 | 759,729 ha | -3.5% |
| 1994 | 748,598 ha | -1.5% |
| 1995 | 858,133 ha | +14.6% |
| 1996 | 918,790 ha | +7.1% |
| 1997 | 906,253 ha | -1.4% |
| 1998 | 902,837 ha | -0.4% |
| 1999 | 1.14 million ha | +26.7% |
| 2000 | 1.26 million ha | +9.8% |
| 2001 | 1.35 million ha | +7.3% |
| 2002 | 1.27 million ha | -6.0% |
| 2003 | 1.41 million ha | +11.5% |
| 2004 | 1.56 million ha | +10.6% |
| 2005 | 1.66 million ha | +6.4% |
| 2006 | 1.56 million ha | -6.1% |
| 2007 | 1.59 million ha | +1.7% |
| 2008 | 1.59 million ha | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 1.70 million ha | +7.2% |
| 2010 | 1.85 million ha | +8.9% |
| 2011 | 1.90 million ha | +2.5% |
| 2012 | 1.92 million ha | +1.2% |
| 2013 | 2.01 million ha | +4.8% |
| 2014 | 1.77 million ha | -12.1% |
| 2015 | 1.88 million ha | +6.5% |
| 2016 | 1.91 million ha | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 2.01 million ha | +5.2% |
| 2018 | 2.01 million ha | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 2.01 million ha | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 2.08 million ha | +3.3% |
| 2021 | 2.11 million ha | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 2.13 million ha | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 2.20 million ha | +3.2% |
| 2024 | 2.22 million ha | +0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 289,685 ha | 256,870 ha | 341,109 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 461,624 ha | 345,783 ha | 563,701 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 680,394 ha | 574,718 ha | 775,072 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 866,349 ha | 748,598 ha | 1.14 million ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.49 million ha | 1.26 million ha | 1.70 million ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.93 million ha | 1.77 million ha | 2.01 million ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.15 million ha | 2.08 million ha | 2.22 million ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Africa
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Frequently asked questions
- What is potatoes — area harvested in Africa?
- Potatoes — area harvested in Africa was 2.22 million ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest potatoes — area harvested recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 2.22 million ha in 2024.
- What is the lowest potatoes — area harvested recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 256,870 ha in 1961.
- How does Africa rank for potatoes — area harvested?
- Africa ranks 8th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is potatoes — area harvested rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Potatoes — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.