Potatoes — Area harvested in Germany
Germany: Potatoes — Area harvested was 282,200 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Potatoes — Area harvested in Germany, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for potatoes — area harvested in Germany is 282,200 ha, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.6% on the previous year and up 15.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potatoes — area harvested in Germany peaked at 1.71 million ha in 1962 and was at its lowest, 236,700 ha, in 2015.
That places Germany 16th 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 Germany, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.66 million ha | — |
| 1962 | 1.71 million ha | +2.9% |
| 1963 | 1.67 million ha | -2.0% |
| 1964 | 1.60 million ha | -4.5% |
| 1965 | 1.51 million ha | -5.5% |
| 1966 | 1.43 million ha | -5.5% |
| 1967 | 1.39 million ha | -2.3% |
| 1968 | 1.33 million ha | -4.4% |
| 1969 | 1.19 million ha | -10.4% |
| 1970 | 1.26 million ha | +5.9% |
| 1971 | 1.21 million ha | -4.1% |
| 1972 | 1.15 million ha | -5.1% |
| 1973 | 1.13 million ha | -1.6% |
| 1974 | 1.10 million ha | -2.5% |
| 1975 | 989,644 ha | -10.2% |
| 1976 | 1.01 million ha | +2.5% |
| 1977 | 987,192 ha | -2.7% |
| 1978 | 933,928 ha | -5.4% |
| 1979 | 873,990 ha | -6.4% |
| 1980 | 819,108 ha | -6.3% |
| 1981 | 778,642 ha | -4.9% |
| 1982 | 768,466 ha | -1.3% |
| 1983 | 732,499 ha | -4.7% |
| 1984 | 731,491 ha | -0.1% |
| 1985 | 717,942 ha | -1.9% |
| 1986 | 690,216 ha | -3.9% |
| 1987 | 670,141 ha | -2.9% |
| 1988 | 656,800 ha | -2.0% |
| 1989 | 645,930 ha | -1.7% |
| 1990 | 561,404 ha | -13.1% |
| 1991 | 341,782 ha | -39.1% |
| 1992 | 360,914 ha | +5.6% |
| 1993 | 312,332 ha | -13.5% |
| 1994 | 293,421 ha | -6.1% |
| 1995 | 315,173 ha | +7.4% |
| 1996 | 335,804 ha | +6.5% |
| 1997 | 303,584 ha | -9.6% |
| 1998 | 297,267 ha | -2.1% |
| 1999 | 308,501 ha | +3.8% |
| 2000 | 304,380 ha | -1.3% |
| 2001 | 282,100 ha | -7.3% |
| 2002 | 284,078 ha | +0.7% |
| 2003 | 287,264 ha | +1.1% |
| 2004 | 295,266 ha | +2.8% |
| 2005 | 276,900 ha | -6.2% |
| 2006 | 274,300 ha | -0.9% |
| 2007 | 274,961 ha | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 259,800 ha | -5.5% |
| 2009 | 263,700 ha | +1.5% |
| 2010 | 254,367 ha | -3.5% |
| 2011 | 258,700 ha | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 238,300 ha | -7.9% |
| 2013 | 242,800 ha | +1.9% |
| 2014 | 244,800 ha | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 236,700 ha | -3.3% |
| 2016 | 242,600 ha | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 250,500 ha | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 252,200 ha | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 271,600 ha | +7.7% |
| 2020 | 273,500 ha | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 258,300 ha | -5.6% |
| 2022 | 266,400 ha | +3.1% |
| 2023 | 264,700 ha | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 282,200 ha | +6.6% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 282,200 ha is above the median for high income countries, which is 10,358 ha, 27.2× the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Germany's 282,200 ha is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 19,800 ha, 14.3× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Potatoes — Area harvested in Germany 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | -39.1% | 561,404 ha | 341,782 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.50 million ha | 1.19 million ha | 1.71 million ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.07 million ha | 873,990 ha | 1.26 million ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 721,124 ha | 645,930 ha | 819,108 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 343,018 ha | 293,421 ha | 561,404 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 280,275 ha | 259,800 ha | 304,380 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 249,257 ha | 236,700 ha | 271,600 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 269,020 ha | 258,300 ha | 282,200 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Germany
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- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
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- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
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- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 2.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0087 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 527.18 current US$ per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is potatoes — area harvested in Germany?
- Potatoes — area harvested in Germany was 282,200 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest potatoes — area harvested recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 1.71 million ha in 1962.
- What is the lowest potatoes — area harvested recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 236,700 ha in 2015.
- How does Germany rank for potatoes — area harvested?
- Germany ranks 16th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potatoes — area harvested rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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.