Potatoes — Area harvested in United Republic of Tanzania
United Republic of Tanzania: Potatoes — Area harvested was 64,702 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Potatoes — Area harvested in United Republic of Tanzania, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for potatoes — area harvested in United Republic of Tanzania is 64,702 ha, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.6% on the previous year and down 65.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potatoes — area harvested in United Republic of Tanzania peaked at 203,165 ha in 2013 and was at its lowest, 4,500 ha, in 1965.
That places United Republic of Tanzania 59th 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 United Republic of Tanzania, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5,000 ha | — |
| 1962 | 6,000 ha | +20.0% |
| 1963 | 6,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 7,500 ha | +25.0% |
| 1965 | 4,500 ha | -40.0% |
| 1966 | 5,000 ha | +11.1% |
| 1967 | 7,500 ha | +50.0% |
| 1968 | 11,000 ha | +46.7% |
| 1969 | 8,000 ha | -27.3% |
| 1970 | 14,500 ha | +81.2% |
| 1971 | 16,000 ha | +10.3% |
| 1972 | 15,000 ha | -6.2% |
| 1973 | 20,000 ha | +33.3% |
| 1974 | 25,000 ha | +25.0% |
| 1975 | 21,000 ha | -16.0% |
| 1976 | 46,657 ha | +122.2% |
| 1977 | 29,542 ha | -36.7% |
| 1978 | 41,506 ha | +40.5% |
| 1979 | 54,397 ha | +31.1% |
| 1980 | 56,400 ha | +3.7% |
| 1981 | 58,225 ha | +3.2% |
| 1982 | 59,896 ha | +2.9% |
| 1983 | 61,430 ha | +2.6% |
| 1984 | 62,844 ha | +2.3% |
| 1985 | 64,152 ha | +2.1% |
| 1986 | 65,365 ha | +1.9% |
| 1987 | 66,493 ha | +1.7% |
| 1988 | 67,545 ha | +1.6% |
| 1989 | 68,528 ha | +1.5% |
| 1990 | 69,449 ha | +1.3% |
| 1991 | 70,313 ha | +1.2% |
| 1992 | 71,126 ha | +1.2% |
| 1993 | 71,891 ha | +1.1% |
| 1994 | 72,614 ha | +1.0% |
| 1995 | 73,297 ha | +0.9% |
| 1996 | 73,943 ha | +0.9% |
| 1997 | 74,557 ha | +0.8% |
| 1998 | 75,139 ha | +0.8% |
| 1999 | 75,692 ha | +0.7% |
| 2000 | 76,219 ha | +0.7% |
| 2001 | 76,721 ha | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 77,200 ha | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 83,255 ha | +7.8% |
| 2004 | 89,310 ha | +7.3% |
| 2005 | 125,990 ha | +41.1% |
| 2006 | 126,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 125,000 ha | -0.8% |
| 2008 | 146,762 ha | +17.4% |
| 2009 | 195,690 ha | +33.3% |
| 2010 | 172,970 ha | -11.6% |
| 2011 | 203,089 ha | +17.4% |
| 2012 | 168,445 ha | -17.1% |
| 2013 | 203,165 ha | +20.6% |
| 2014 | 189,635 ha | -6.7% |
| 2015 | 175,420 ha | -7.5% |
| 2016 | 145,590 ha | -17.0% |
| 2017 | 164,073 ha | +12.7% |
| 2018 | 96,574 ha | -41.1% |
| 2019 | 96,594 ha | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 93,698 ha | -3.0% |
| 2021 | 81,465 ha | -13.1% |
| 2022 | 50,693 ha | -37.8% |
| 2023 | 64,292 ha | +26.8% |
| 2024 | 64,702 ha | +0.6% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Potatoes — Area harvested in United Republic of Tanzania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | +122.2% | 21,000 ha | 46,657 ha |
| 1970 | +81.2% | 8,000 ha | 14,500 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6,722 ha | 4,500 ha | 11,000 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 28,360 ha | 14,500 ha | 54,397 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 63,088 ha | 56,400 ha | 68,528 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 72,802 ha | 69,449 ha | 75,692 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 112,215 ha | 76,219 ha | 195,690 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 161,556 ha | 96,574 ha | 203,165 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 70,970 ha | 50,693 ha | 93,698 ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is potatoes — area harvested in United Republic of Tanzania?
- Potatoes — area harvested in United Republic of Tanzania was 64,702 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest potatoes — area harvested recorded in United Republic of Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 203,165 ha in 2013.
- What is the lowest potatoes — area harvested recorded in United Republic of Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,500 ha in 1965.
- How does United Republic of Tanzania rank for potatoes — area harvested?
- United Republic of Tanzania ranks 59th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potatoes — area harvested rising or falling in United Republic of Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 65.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Republic of Tanzania 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.