Potatoes — Area harvested in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
Least Developed Countries (LDCs): Potatoes — Area harvested was 1.79 million ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Potatoes — Area harvested in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, potatoes — area harvested in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) stood at 1.79 million ha. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.8% on the previous year and up 14.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potatoes — area harvested in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) peaked at 1.79 million ha in 2024 and was at its lowest, 235,588 ha, in 1964.
That places Least Developed Countries (LDCs) 10th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it 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 Least Developed Countries (LDCs), year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 239,703 ha | — |
| 1962 | 245,714 ha | +2.5% |
| 1963 | 258,996 ha | +5.4% |
| 1964 | 235,588 ha | -9.0% |
| 1965 | 246,346 ha | +4.6% |
| 1966 | 250,456 ha | +1.7% |
| 1967 | 267,983 ha | +7.0% |
| 1968 | 279,663 ha | +4.4% |
| 1969 | 290,304 ha | +3.8% |
| 1970 | 302,077 ha | +4.1% |
| 1971 | 320,145 ha | +6.0% |
| 1972 | 314,138 ha | -1.9% |
| 1973 | 349,648 ha | +11.3% |
| 1974 | 361,294 ha | +3.3% |
| 1975 | 387,416 ha | +7.2% |
| 1976 | 437,532 ha | +12.9% |
| 1977 | 391,850 ha | -10.4% |
| 1978 | 429,848 ha | +9.7% |
| 1979 | 435,115 ha | +1.2% |
| 1980 | 446,836 ha | +2.7% |
| 1981 | 464,011 ha | +3.8% |
| 1982 | 486,169 ha | +4.8% |
| 1983 | 499,600 ha | +2.8% |
| 1984 | 491,070 ha | -1.7% |
| 1985 | 527,260 ha | +7.4% |
| 1986 | 515,605 ha | -2.2% |
| 1987 | 515,253 ha | -0.1% |
| 1988 | 536,470 ha | +4.1% |
| 1989 | 557,297 ha | +3.9% |
| 1990 | 560,726 ha | +0.6% |
| 1991 | 640,067 ha | +14.1% |
| 1992 | 602,447 ha | -5.9% |
| 1993 | 618,193 ha | +2.6% |
| 1994 | 607,707 ha | -1.7% |
| 1995 | 657,417 ha | +8.2% |
| 1996 | 698,010 ha | +6.2% |
| 1997 | 744,677 ha | +6.7% |
| 1998 | 778,516 ha | +4.5% |
| 1999 | 933,192 ha | +19.9% |
| 2000 | 1.04 million ha | +12.0% |
| 2001 | 1.13 million ha | +7.9% |
| 2002 | 1.03 million ha | -8.2% |
| 2003 | 1.14 million ha | +10.5% |
| 2004 | 1.27 million ha | +11.3% |
| 2005 | 1.37 million ha | +7.9% |
| 2006 | 1.36 million ha | -0.7% |
| 2007 | 1.38 million ha | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 1.37 million ha | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 1.52 million ha | +10.9% |
| 2010 | 1.70 million ha | +11.3% |
| 2011 | 1.69 million ha | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 1.67 million ha | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 1.77 million ha | +6.4% |
| 2014 | 1.57 million ha | -11.7% |
| 2015 | 1.63 million ha | +4.2% |
| 2016 | 1.69 million ha | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 1.74 million ha | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 1.67 million ha | -4.4% |
| 2019 | 1.68 million ha | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 1.66 million ha | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 1.77 million ha | +6.1% |
| 2022 | 1.74 million ha | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 1.76 million ha | +1.3% |
| 2024 | 1.79 million ha | +1.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 257,195 ha | 235,588 ha | 290,304 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 372,906 ha | 302,077 ha | 437,532 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 503,957 ha | 446,836 ha | 557,297 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 684,095 ha | 560,726 ha | 933,192 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.26 million ha | 1.03 million ha | 1.52 million ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.68 million ha | 1.57 million ha | 1.77 million ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.75 million ha | 1.66 million ha | 1.79 million ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is potatoes — area harvested in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- Potatoes — area harvested in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) was 1.79 million ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest potatoes — area harvested recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- The highest recorded value was 1.79 million ha in 2024.
- What is the lowest potatoes — area harvested recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- The lowest recorded value was 235,588 ha in 1964.
- How does Least Developed Countries (LDCs) rank for potatoes — area harvested?
- Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 10th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is potatoes — area harvested rising or falling in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Least Developed Countries (LDCs) 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.