Potatoes — Area harvested in Niger
Niger: Potatoes — Area harvested was 10,922 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Potatoes — Area harvested in Niger, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for potatoes — area harvested in Niger is 10,922 ha, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 31.3% on the previous year and up 278.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potatoes — area harvested in Niger peaked at 15,902 ha in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 ha, in 1961.
That places Niger 117th out of 203 countries 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 Niger, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 ha | — |
| 1962 | 0 ha | — |
| 1963 | 0 ha | — |
| 1964 | 0 ha | — |
| 1965 | 0 ha | — |
| 1966 | 0 ha | — |
| 1967 | 0 ha | — |
| 1968 | 0 ha | — |
| 1969 | 0 ha | — |
| 1970 | 0 ha | — |
| 1971 | 0 ha | — |
| 1972 | 0 ha | — |
| 1973 | 0 ha | — |
| 1974 | 0 ha | — |
| 1975 | 0 ha | — |
| 1976 | 0 ha | — |
| 1977 | 20 ha | — |
| 1978 | 24 ha | +20.0% |
| 1979 | 24 ha | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 30 ha | +25.0% |
| 1981 | 50 ha | +66.7% |
| 1982 | 80 ha | +60.0% |
| 1983 | 100 ha | +25.0% |
| 1984 | 120 ha | +20.0% |
| 1985 | 140 ha | +16.7% |
| 1986 | 160 ha | +14.3% |
| 1987 | 180 ha | +12.5% |
| 1988 | 200 ha | +11.1% |
| 1989 | 220 ha | +10.0% |
| 1990 | 240 ha | +9.1% |
| 1991 | 690 ha | +187.5% |
| 1992 | 520 ha | -24.6% |
| 1993 | 500 ha | -3.8% |
| 1994 | 490 ha | -2.0% |
| 1995 | 760 ha | +55.1% |
| 1996 | 870 ha | +14.5% |
| 1997 | 1,090 ha | +25.3% |
| 1998 | 1,150 ha | +5.5% |
| 1999 | 750 ha | -34.8% |
| 2000 | 705 ha | -6.0% |
| 2001 | 670 ha | -5.0% |
| 2002 | 1,410 ha | +110.4% |
| 2003 | 1,270 ha | -9.9% |
| 2004 | 1,100 ha | -13.4% |
| 2005 | 1,300 ha | +18.2% |
| 2006 | 2,800 ha | +115.4% |
| 2007 | 2,193 ha | -21.7% |
| 2008 | 1,275 ha | -41.9% |
| 2009 | 1,969 ha | +54.4% |
| 2010 | 1,536 ha | -22.0% |
| 2011 | 1,503 ha | -2.1% |
| 2012 | 2,428 ha | +61.5% |
| 2013 | 3,432 ha | +41.4% |
| 2014 | 2,889 ha | -15.8% |
| 2015 | 5,018 ha | +73.7% |
| 2016 | 5,590 ha | +11.4% |
| 2017 | 5,650 ha | +1.1% |
| 2018 | 5,672 ha | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 6,596 ha | +16.3% |
| 2020 | 7,571 ha | +14.8% |
| 2021 | 10,325 ha | +36.4% |
| 2022 | 11,512 ha | +11.5% |
| 2023 | 15,902 ha | +38.1% |
| 2024 | 10,922 ha | -31.3% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 10,922 ha is below the median for low income countries, which is 41,109 ha, 27% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Niger's 10,922 ha is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 10,665 ha, 1.0× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Potatoes — Area harvested in Niger 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 | +187.5% | 240 ha | 690 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 ha | 0 ha | 0 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 6.8 ha | 0 ha | 24 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 128 ha | 30 ha | 220 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 706 ha | 240 ha | 1,150 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,469 ha | 670 ha | 2,800 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,031 ha | 1,503 ha | 6,596 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,246 ha | 7,571 ha | 15,902 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Niger
- 114 North Macedonia 12,094 ha compare
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- 116 Norway 11,887 ha compare
- 118 Switzerland 10,685 ha compare
- 119 Greece 10,540 ha compare
- 120 Mali 10,408 ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Niger
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0008 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.6381 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0022 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 1.67 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.4759 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 368.98 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.87 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is potatoes — area harvested in Niger?
- Potatoes — area harvested in Niger was 10,922 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest potatoes — area harvested recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 15,902 ha in 2023.
- What is the lowest potatoes — area harvested recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 ha in 1961.
- How does Niger rank for potatoes — area harvested?
- Niger ranks 117th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potatoes — area harvested rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 278.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger 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.