Potatoes — Area harvested in Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa: Potatoes — Area harvested was 1.03 million ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Potatoes — Area harvested in Eastern Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, potatoes — area harvested in Eastern Africa stood at 1.03 million ha. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.5% on the previous year and up 37.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potatoes — area harvested in Eastern Africa peaked at 1.03 million ha in 2024 and was at its lowest, 122,799 ha, in 1961.
Eastern Africa ranks 14th of 30 groups on this measure, 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 Eastern Africa, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 122,799 ha | — |
| 1962 | 125,822 ha | +2.5% |
| 1963 | 135,425 ha | +7.6% |
| 1964 | 126,581 ha | -6.5% |
| 1965 | 125,766 ha | -0.6% |
| 1966 | 127,159 ha | +1.1% |
| 1967 | 139,143 ha | +9.4% |
| 1968 | 145,558 ha | +4.6% |
| 1969 | 145,626 ha | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 157,136 ha | +7.9% |
| 1971 | 165,886 ha | +5.6% |
| 1972 | 173,571 ha | +4.6% |
| 1973 | 208,231 ha | +20.0% |
| 1974 | 217,580 ha | +4.5% |
| 1975 | 234,222 ha | +7.6% |
| 1976 | 279,401 ha | +19.3% |
| 1977 | 250,536 ha | -10.3% |
| 1978 | 278,721 ha | +11.2% |
| 1979 | 278,926 ha | +0.1% |
| 1980 | 279,058 ha | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 312,160 ha | +11.9% |
| 1982 | 337,499 ha | +8.1% |
| 1983 | 342,632 ha | +1.5% |
| 1984 | 329,569 ha | -3.8% |
| 1985 | 363,639 ha | +10.3% |
| 1986 | 352,105 ha | -3.2% |
| 1987 | 311,880 ha | -11.4% |
| 1988 | 310,608 ha | -0.4% |
| 1989 | 382,462 ha | +23.1% |
| 1990 | 375,685 ha | -1.8% |
| 1991 | 439,748 ha | +17.1% |
| 1992 | 375,278 ha | -14.7% |
| 1993 | 361,868 ha | -3.6% |
| 1994 | 374,514 ha | +3.5% |
| 1995 | 430,199 ha | +14.9% |
| 1996 | 461,859 ha | +7.4% |
| 1997 | 518,154 ha | +12.2% |
| 1998 | 523,366 ha | +1.0% |
| 1999 | 575,137 ha | +9.9% |
| 2000 | 665,143 ha | +15.6% |
| 2001 | 720,849 ha | +8.4% |
| 2002 | 615,921 ha | -14.6% |
| 2003 | 698,829 ha | +13.5% |
| 2004 | 743,659 ha | +6.4% |
| 2005 | 771,446 ha | +3.7% |
| 2006 | 775,757 ha | +0.6% |
| 2007 | 776,258 ha | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 762,461 ha | -1.8% |
| 2009 | 828,312 ha | +8.6% |
| 2010 | 949,626 ha | +14.6% |
| 2011 | 921,637 ha | -2.9% |
| 2012 | 936,282 ha | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 1.01 million ha | +8.3% |
| 2014 | 746,643 ha | -26.4% |
| 2015 | 826,783 ha | +10.7% |
| 2016 | 873,616 ha | +5.7% |
| 2017 | 978,202 ha | +12.0% |
| 2018 | 965,790 ha | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 945,602 ha | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 911,126 ha | -3.6% |
| 2021 | 1.02 million ha | +11.6% |
| 2022 | 997,778 ha | -1.9% |
| 2023 | 1.02 million ha | +2.3% |
| 2024 | 1.03 million ha | +0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 132,653 ha | 122,799 ha | 145,626 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 224,421 ha | 157,136 ha | 279,401 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 332,161 ha | 279,058 ha | 382,462 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 443,581 ha | 361,868 ha | 575,137 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 735,864 ha | 615,921 ha | 828,312 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 915,806 ha | 746,643 ha | 1.01 million ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 994,161 ha | 911,126 ha | 1.03 million ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Africa
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- Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) -3.56 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is potatoes — area harvested in Eastern Africa?
- Potatoes — area harvested in Eastern Africa was 1.03 million ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest potatoes — area harvested recorded in Eastern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1.03 million ha in 2024.
- What is the lowest potatoes — area harvested recorded in Eastern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 122,799 ha in 1961.
- How does Eastern Africa rank for potatoes — area harvested?
- Eastern Africa ranks 14th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is potatoes — area harvested rising or falling in Eastern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eastern 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.