Potatoes — Area harvested in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Potatoes — Area harvested was 53 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Potatoes — Area harvested in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, potatoes — area harvested in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 53 ha.
That represents a change of up 430.0% on the previous year and down 94.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potatoes — area harvested in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 5,516 ha in 1991 and was at its lowest, 10 ha, in 2022.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 187th of 203 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Potatoes — Area harvested in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2,000 ha | — |
| 1962 | 2,500 ha | +25.0% |
| 1963 | 2,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 2,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 2,600 ha | +4.0% |
| 1966 | 2,200 ha | -15.4% |
| 1967 | 2,200 ha | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 2,200 ha | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 2,500 ha | +13.6% |
| 1970 | 2,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 2,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 2,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 2,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 2,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 1,800 ha | -28.0% |
| 1976 | 2,800 ha | +55.6% |
| 1977 | 3,000 ha | +7.1% |
| 1978 | 3,600 ha | +20.0% |
| 1979 | 4,000 ha | +11.1% |
| 1980 | 4,300 ha | +7.5% |
| 1981 | 4,400 ha | +2.3% |
| 1982 | 4,600 ha | +4.5% |
| 1983 | 4,500 ha | -2.2% |
| 1984 | 4,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 4,200 ha | -6.7% |
| 1986 | 4,500 ha | +7.1% |
| 1987 | 4,200 ha | -6.7% |
| 1988 | 4,300 ha | +2.4% |
| 1989 | 4,200 ha | -2.3% |
| 1990 | 4,500 ha | +7.1% |
| 1991 | 5,516 ha | +22.6% |
| 1992 | 5,000 ha | -9.4% |
| 1993 | 5,112 ha | +2.2% |
| 1994 | 4,800 ha | -6.1% |
| 1995 | 4,750 ha | -1.0% |
| 1996 | 5,000 ha | +5.3% |
| 1997 | 4,267 ha | -14.7% |
| 1998 | 4,198 ha | -1.6% |
| 1999 | 4,347 ha | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 5,300 ha | +21.9% |
| 2001 | 3,000 ha | -43.4% |
| 2002 | 2,900 ha | -3.3% |
| 2003 | 2,400 ha | -17.2% |
| 2004 | 2,400 ha | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 2,400 ha | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 1,800 ha | -25.0% |
| 2007 | 1,700 ha | -5.6% |
| 2008 | 1,500 ha | -11.8% |
| 2009 | 1,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 1,680 ha | +12.0% |
| 2011 | 1,175 ha | -30.1% |
| 2012 | 2,250 ha | +91.5% |
| 2013 | 1,035 ha | -54.0% |
| 2014 | 1,035 ha | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 1,030 ha | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 1,065 ha | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 70 ha | -93.4% |
| 2018 | 95 ha | +35.7% |
| 2019 | 70 ha | -26.3% |
| 2020 | 111 ha | +58.6% |
| 2021 | 84 ha | -24.3% |
| 2022 | 10 ha | -88.1% |
| 2023 | 10 ha | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 53 ha | +430.0% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Potatoes — Area harvested in Lao People's Democratic Republic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | +430.0% | 10 ha | 53 ha |
| 2017 | -93.4% | 1,065 ha | 70 ha |
| 2012 | +91.5% | 1,175 ha | 2,250 ha |
| 2022 | -88.1% | 84 ha | 10 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,356 ha | 2,000 ha | 2,600 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,770 ha | 1,800 ha | 4,000 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 4,370 ha | 4,200 ha | 4,600 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,749 ha | 4,198 ha | 5,516 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,490 ha | 1,500 ha | 5,300 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 950.5 ha | 70 ha | 2,250 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 53.6 ha | 10 ha | 111 ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is potatoes — area harvested in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Potatoes — area harvested in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 53 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest potatoes — area harvested recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 5,516 ha in 1991.
- What is the lowest potatoes — area harvested recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 10 ha in 2022.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for potatoes — area harvested?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 187th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potatoes — area harvested rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 94.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic 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.