Potatoes — Area harvested in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)
Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs): Potatoes — Area harvested was 3.13 million ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Potatoes — Area harvested in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs), 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) recorded 3.13 million ha for potatoes — area harvested in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.5% on the previous year and up 25.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potatoes — area harvested in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) peaked at 3.13 million ha in 2024 and was at its lowest, 591,253 ha, in 1961.
Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) ranks 6th of 30 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Potatoes — Area harvested in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs), year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 591,253 ha | — |
| 1962 | 606,282 ha | +2.5% |
| 1963 | 621,054 ha | +2.4% |
| 1964 | 621,724 ha | +0.1% |
| 1965 | 637,317 ha | +2.5% |
| 1966 | 646,400 ha | +1.4% |
| 1967 | 675,569 ha | +4.5% |
| 1968 | 674,046 ha | -0.2% |
| 1969 | 751,152 ha | +11.4% |
| 1970 | 780,845 ha | +4.0% |
| 1971 | 750,116 ha | -3.9% |
| 1972 | 741,183 ha | -1.2% |
| 1973 | 789,805 ha | +6.6% |
| 1974 | 808,942 ha | +2.4% |
| 1975 | 825,446 ha | +2.0% |
| 1976 | 890,448 ha | +7.9% |
| 1977 | 860,790 ha | -3.3% |
| 1978 | 901,309 ha | +4.7% |
| 1979 | 925,725 ha | +2.7% |
| 1980 | 913,678 ha | -1.3% |
| 1981 | 946,676 ha | +3.6% |
| 1982 | 998,176 ha | +5.4% |
| 1983 | 967,716 ha | -3.1% |
| 1984 | 962,318 ha | -0.6% |
| 1985 | 1.04 million ha | +8.2% |
| 1986 | 1.04 million ha | -0.1% |
| 1987 | 1.02 million ha | -1.6% |
| 1988 | 1.09 million ha | +6.7% |
| 1989 | 1.11 million ha | +1.8% |
| 1990 | 1.09 million ha | -2.0% |
| 1991 | 1.22 million ha | +11.7% |
| 1992 | 1.10 million ha | -9.8% |
| 1993 | 1.13 million ha | +3.0% |
| 1994 | 1.16 million ha | +2.6% |
| 1995 | 1.33 million ha | +15.0% |
| 1996 | 1.39 million ha | +4.0% |
| 1997 | 1.43 million ha | +3.5% |
| 1998 | 1.47 million ha | +2.6% |
| 1999 | 1.65 million ha | +12.2% |
| 2000 | 1.76 million ha | +7.0% |
| 2001 | 1.81 million ha | +2.5% |
| 2002 | 1.75 million ha | -3.3% |
| 2003 | 1.87 million ha | +7.1% |
| 2004 | 2.01 million ha | +7.2% |
| 2005 | 2.17 million ha | +7.8% |
| 2006 | 2.11 million ha | -2.5% |
| 2007 | 2.15 million ha | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 2.24 million ha | +4.1% |
| 2009 | 2.37 million ha | +5.9% |
| 2010 | 2.54 million ha | +7.4% |
| 2011 | 2.60 million ha | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 2.63 million ha | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 2.72 million ha | +3.2% |
| 2014 | 2.49 million ha | -8.4% |
| 2015 | 2.60 million ha | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 2.66 million ha | +2.3% |
| 2017 | 2.73 million ha | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 2.73 million ha | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 2.76 million ha | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 2.79 million ha | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 2.91 million ha | +4.3% |
| 2022 | 3.03 million ha | +4.0% |
| 2023 | 3.09 million ha | +1.9% |
| 2024 | 3.13 million ha | +1.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 647,200 ha | 591,253 ha | 751,152 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 827,461 ha | 741,183 ha | 925,725 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.01 million ha | 913,678 ha | 1.11 million ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.30 million ha | 1.09 million ha | 1.65 million ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.02 million ha | 1.75 million ha | 2.37 million ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.64 million ha | 2.49 million ha | 2.76 million ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.99 million ha | 2.79 million ha | 3.13 million ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)
- 4 China, mainland 4.56 million ha compare
- 5 India 2.32 million ha compare
- 6 Ukraine 1.21 million ha compare
- 7 Russian Federation 1.05 million ha compare
- 7 Russia 1.05 million ha compare
- 9 Bangladesh 456,979 ha compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is potatoes — area harvested in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)?
- Potatoes — area harvested in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) was 3.13 million ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest potatoes — area harvested recorded in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)?
- The highest recorded value was 3.13 million ha in 2024.
- What is the lowest potatoes — area harvested recorded in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)?
- The lowest recorded value was 591,253 ha in 1961.
- How does Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) rank for potatoes — area harvested?
- Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) ranks 6th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is potatoes — area harvested rising or falling in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) 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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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.