Potatoes — Area harvested in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Potatoes — Area harvested was 332,146 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Potatoes — Area harvested in Ethiopia, 1993–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for potatoes — area harvested in Ethiopia is 332,146 ha, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 5.9% on the previous year and up 85.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potatoes — area harvested in Ethiopia peaked at 347,197 ha in 2017 and was at its lowest, 36,736 ha, in 2002.
That places Ethiopia 12th out of 203 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Potatoes — Area harvested in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 43,600 ha | — |
| 1994 | 44,000 ha | +0.9% |
| 1995 | 45,000 ha | +2.3% |
| 1996 | 46,000 ha | +2.2% |
| 1997 | 46,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 48,000 ha | +4.3% |
| 1999 | 50,950 ha | +6.1% |
| 2000 | 50,000 ha | -1.9% |
| 2001 | 45,000 ha | -10.0% |
| 2002 | 36,736 ha | -18.4% |
| 2003 | 54,603 ha | +48.6% |
| 2004 | 51,698 ha | -5.3% |
| 2005 | 61,812 ha | +19.6% |
| 2006 | 61,812 ha | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 73,095 ha | +18.3% |
| 2008 | 50,488 ha | -30.9% |
| 2009 | 69,784 ha | +38.2% |
| 2010 | 169,260 ha | +142.5% |
| 2011 | 130,990 ha | -22.6% |
| 2012 | 144,334 ha | +10.2% |
| 2013 | 179,316 ha | +24.2% |
| 2014 | 178,987 ha | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 253,952 ha | +41.9% |
| 2016 | 296,733 ha | +16.8% |
| 2017 | 347,197 ha | +17.0% |
| 2018 | 314,890 ha | -9.3% |
| 2019 | 289,030 ha | -8.2% |
| 2020 | 300,720 ha | +4.0% |
| 2021 | 335,362 ha | +11.5% |
| 2022 | 314,652 ha | -6.2% |
| 2023 | 313,633 ha | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 332,146 ha | +5.9% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Potatoes — Area harvested in Ethiopia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +142.5% | 69,784 ha | 169,260 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 46,221 ha | 43,600 ha | 50,950 ha | 7 |
| 2000s | 55,503 ha | 36,736 ha | 73,095 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 230,469 ha | 130,990 ha | 347,197 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 319,303 ha | 300,720 ha | 335,362 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More agriculture & rural data for Ethiopia
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- Roots and Tubers, Total — Production 7.11 million t (2024)
- Wheat — Area harvested 2.13 million ha (2024)
- Wheat — Yield 2,904 kg/ha (2024)
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- Beef and Buffalo Meat, primary — Yield/Carcass Weight 109 kg/An (2024)
- Cereals, primary — Yield 2,632 kg/ha (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is potatoes — area harvested in Ethiopia?
- Potatoes — area harvested in Ethiopia was 332,146 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest potatoes — area harvested recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 347,197 ha in 2017.
- What is the lowest potatoes — area harvested recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 36,736 ha in 2002.
- How does Ethiopia rank for potatoes — area harvested?
- Ethiopia ranks 12th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potatoes — area harvested rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 85.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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.