Potatoes — Area harvested in Egypt
Egypt: Potatoes — Area harvested was 268,565 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Potatoes — Area harvested in Egypt, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Egypt recorded 268,565 ha for potatoes — area harvested in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.5% on the previous year and up 56.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potatoes — area harvested in Egypt peaked at 275,640 ha in 2020 and was at its lowest, 17,461 ha, in 1967.
Egypt ranks 17th of 203 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Potatoes — Area harvested in Egypt, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 23,128 ha | — |
| 1962 | 24,239 ha | +4.8% |
| 1963 | 25,131 ha | +3.7% |
| 1964 | 22,965 ha | -8.6% |
| 1965 | 24,452 ha | +6.5% |
| 1966 | 22,428 ha | -8.3% |
| 1967 | 17,461 ha | -22.1% |
| 1968 | 28,145 ha | +61.2% |
| 1969 | 29,826 ha | +6.0% |
| 1970 | 32,346 ha | +8.4% |
| 1971 | 27,569 ha | -14.8% |
| 1972 | 35,287 ha | +28.0% |
| 1973 | 44,528 ha | +26.2% |
| 1974 | 39,908 ha | -10.4% |
| 1975 | 41,168 ha | +3.2% |
| 1976 | 54,021 ha | +31.2% |
| 1977 | 64,152 ha | +18.8% |
| 1978 | 55,453 ha | -13.6% |
| 1979 | 59,711 ha | +7.7% |
| 1980 | 70,254 ha | +17.7% |
| 1981 | 66,907 ha | -4.8% |
| 1982 | 64,000 ha | -4.3% |
| 1983 | 57,550 ha | -10.1% |
| 1984 | 62,170 ha | +8.0% |
| 1985 | 74,350 ha | +19.6% |
| 1986 | 73,090 ha | -1.7% |
| 1987 | 79,820 ha | +9.2% |
| 1988 | 86,960 ha | +8.9% |
| 1989 | 73,930 ha | -15.0% |
| 1990 | 79,663 ha | +7.8% |
| 1991 | 88,268 ha | +10.8% |
| 1992 | 77,421 ha | -12.3% |
| 1993 | 77,000 ha | -0.5% |
| 1994 | 64,779 ha | -15.9% |
| 1995 | 123,038 ha | +89.9% |
| 1996 | 129,970 ha | +5.6% |
| 1997 | 82,561 ha | -36.5% |
| 1998 | 88,849 ha | +7.6% |
| 1999 | 77,663 ha | -12.6% |
| 2000 | 75,018 ha | -3.4% |
| 2001 | 79,716 ha | +6.3% |
| 2002 | 82,590 ha | +3.6% |
| 2003 | 82,850 ha | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 104,180 ha | +25.7% |
| 2005 | 126,280 ha | +21.2% |
| 2006 | 92,480 ha | -26.8% |
| 2007 | 107,950 ha | +16.7% |
| 2008 | 137,517 ha | +27.4% |
| 2009 | 138,483 ha | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 140,550 ha | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 164,141 ha | +16.8% |
| 2012 | 177,188 ha | +7.9% |
| 2013 | 160,179 ha | -9.6% |
| 2014 | 172,005 ha | +7.4% |
| 2015 | 183,776 ha | +6.8% |
| 2016 | 158,248 ha | -13.9% |
| 2017 | 174,311 ha | +10.2% |
| 2018 | 171,461 ha | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 177,569 ha | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 275,640 ha | +55.2% |
| 2021 | 211,156 ha | -23.4% |
| 2022 | 245,729 ha | +16.4% |
| 2023 | 272,689 ha | +11.0% |
| 2024 | 268,565 ha | -1.5% |
Egypt compared with similar countries
- Egypt's 268,565 ha is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 22,400 ha, 12.0× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Egypt's 268,565 ha is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 17,666 ha, 15.2× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 24,197 ha | 17,461 ha | 29,826 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 45,414 ha | 27,569 ha | 64,152 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 70,903 ha | 57,550 ha | 86,960 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 88,921 ha | 64,779 ha | 129,970 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 102,706 ha | 75,018 ha | 138,483 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 167,943 ha | 140,550 ha | 183,776 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 254,756 ha | 211,156 ha | 275,640 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Egypt
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.0355 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.0355 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.32 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1655 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 510.76 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.38 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is potatoes — area harvested in Egypt?
- Potatoes — area harvested in Egypt was 268,565 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest potatoes — area harvested recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 275,640 ha in 2020.
- What is the lowest potatoes — area harvested recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,461 ha in 1967.
- How does Egypt rank for potatoes — area harvested?
- Egypt ranks 17th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potatoes — area harvested rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt 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.