Potatoes — Area harvested in Austria
Austria: Potatoes — Area harvested was 21,900 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Potatoes — Area harvested in Austria, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Austria recorded 21,900 ha for potatoes — area harvested in 2024.
The figure is up 6.2% on the previous year and up 2.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potatoes — area harvested in Austria peaked at 171,624 ha in 1961 and was at its lowest, 20,368 ha, in 2015.
That places Austria 95th out of 203 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Potatoes — Area harvested in Austria, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 171,624 ha | — |
| 1962 | 168,744 ha | -1.7% |
| 1963 | 160,653 ha | -4.8% |
| 1964 | 157,537 ha | -1.9% |
| 1965 | 144,555 ha | -8.2% |
| 1966 | 136,599 ha | -5.5% |
| 1967 | 133,833 ha | -2.0% |
| 1968 | 130,243 ha | -2.7% |
| 1969 | 112,572 ha | -13.6% |
| 1970 | 109,924 ha | -2.4% |
| 1971 | 105,303 ha | -4.2% |
| 1972 | 100,943 ha | -4.1% |
| 1973 | 84,193 ha | -16.6% |
| 1974 | 82,304 ha | -2.2% |
| 1975 | 69,101 ha | -16.0% |
| 1976 | 73,312 ha | +6.1% |
| 1977 | 60,198 ha | -17.9% |
| 1978 | 56,902 ha | -5.5% |
| 1979 | 58,048 ha | +2.0% |
| 1980 | 52,569 ha | -9.4% |
| 1981 | 49,639 ha | -5.6% |
| 1982 | 45,654 ha | -8.0% |
| 1983 | 40,594 ha | -11.1% |
| 1984 | 41,322 ha | +1.8% |
| 1985 | 37,719 ha | -8.7% |
| 1986 | 34,854 ha | -7.6% |
| 1987 | 34,128 ha | -2.1% |
| 1988 | 33,115 ha | -3.0% |
| 1989 | 32,395 ha | -2.2% |
| 1990 | 31,760 ha | -2.0% |
| 1991 | 33,421 ha | +5.2% |
| 1992 | 33,036 ha | -1.2% |
| 1993 | 31,090 ha | -5.9% |
| 1994 | 29,738 ha | -4.3% |
| 1995 | 27,036 ha | -9.1% |
| 1996 | 26,335 ha | -2.6% |
| 1997 | 23,476 ha | -10.9% |
| 1998 | 22,854 ha | -2.6% |
| 1999 | 23,180 ha | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 23,737 ha | +2.4% |
| 2001 | 23,123 ha | -2.6% |
| 2002 | 22,523 ha | -2.6% |
| 2003 | 21,122 ha | -6.2% |
| 2004 | 21,924 ha | +3.8% |
| 2005 | 22,186 ha | +1.2% |
| 2006 | 21,920 ha | -1.2% |
| 2007 | 22,675 ha | +3.4% |
| 2008 | 22,800 ha | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 22,222 ha | -2.5% |
| 2010 | 21,973 ha | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 22,851 ha | +4.0% |
| 2012 | 21,782 ha | -4.7% |
| 2013 | 21,128 ha | -3.0% |
| 2014 | 21,384 ha | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 20,368 ha | -4.8% |
| 2016 | 21,221 ha | +4.2% |
| 2017 | 22,991 ha | +8.3% |
| 2018 | 23,760 ha | +3.3% |
| 2019 | 23,970 ha | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 24,260 ha | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 22,560 ha | -7.0% |
| 2022 | 21,440 ha | -5.0% |
| 2023 | 20,620 ha | -3.8% |
| 2024 | 21,900 ha | +6.2% |
Austria compared with similar countries
- Austria's 21,900 ha is above the median for high income countries, which is 10,358 ha, 2.1× the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Austria's 21,900 ha is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 19,800 ha, 1.1× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 146,262 ha | 112,572 ha | 171,624 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 80,023 ha | 56,902 ha | 109,924 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 40,199 ha | 32,395 ha | 52,569 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 28,193 ha | 22,854 ha | 33,421 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 22,423 ha | 21,122 ha | 23,737 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 22,143 ha | 20,368 ha | 23,970 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 22,156 ha | 20,620 ha | 24,260 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Austria
- 93 Republic of Moldova 22,430 ha compare
- 94 Lebanon 22,400 ha compare
- 96 Guatemala 21,548 ha compare
- 97 Viet Nam 20,733 ha compare
- 98 Sudan (former) 20,160 ha compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is potatoes — area harvested in Austria?
- Potatoes — area harvested in Austria was 21,900 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest potatoes — area harvested recorded in Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 171,624 ha in 1961.
- What is the lowest potatoes — area harvested recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was 20,368 ha in 2015.
- How does Austria rank for potatoes — area harvested?
- Austria ranks 95th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potatoes — area harvested rising or falling in Austria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Austria 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.