Potatoes — Area harvested in Western Europe
Western Europe: Potatoes — Area harvested was 786,195 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Potatoes — Area harvested in Western Europe, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Western Europe recorded 786,195 ha for potatoes — area harvested in 2024.
That represents a change of up 4.6% on the previous year and up 15.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potatoes — area harvested in Western Europe peaked at 2.98 million ha in 1962 and was at its lowest, 639,924 ha, in 2012.
That places Western Europe 16th 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 Western Europe, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2.98 million ha | — |
| 1962 | 2.98 million ha | +0.2% |
| 1963 | 2.92 million ha | -2.2% |
| 1964 | 2.67 million ha | -8.6% |
| 1965 | 2.44 million ha | -8.5% |
| 1966 | 2.32 million ha | -4.8% |
| 1967 | 2.28 million ha | -2.1% |
| 1968 | 2.17 million ha | -4.8% |
| 1969 | 1.95 million ha | -10.0% |
| 1970 | 1.97 million ha | +1.3% |
| 1971 | 1.89 million ha | -4.1% |
| 1972 | 1.77 million ha | -6.2% |
| 1973 | 1.76 million ha | -0.8% |
| 1974 | 1.71 million ha | -3.0% |
| 1975 | 1.56 million ha | -8.6% |
| 1976 | 1.59 million ha | +2.2% |
| 1977 | 1.58 million ha | -0.7% |
| 1978 | 1.49 million ha | -5.9% |
| 1979 | 1.44 million ha | -3.7% |
| 1980 | 1.34 million ha | -6.9% |
| 1981 | 1.26 million ha | -5.4% |
| 1982 | 1.25 million ha | -1.0% |
| 1983 | 1.22 million ha | -2.9% |
| 1984 | 1.22 million ha | +0.6% |
| 1985 | 1.23 million ha | +0.3% |
| 1986 | 1.18 million ha | -3.6% |
| 1987 | 1.15 million ha | -2.7% |
| 1988 | 1.10 million ha | -4.2% |
| 1989 | 1.10 million ha | -0.1% |
| 1990 | 999,031 ha | -9.3% |
| 1991 | 791,970 ha | -20.7% |
| 1992 | 836,965 ha | +5.7% |
| 1993 | 744,208 ha | -11.1% |
| 1994 | 723,315 ha | -2.8% |
| 1995 | 758,774 ha | +4.9% |
| 1996 | 793,950 ha | +4.6% |
| 1997 | 741,138 ha | -6.7% |
| 1998 | 678,094 ha | -8.5% |
| 1999 | 756,477 ha | +11.6% |
| 2000 | 751,743 ha | -0.6% |
| 2001 | 707,431 ha | -5.9% |
| 2002 | 709,840 ha | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 697,988 ha | -1.7% |
| 2004 | 721,552 ha | +3.4% |
| 2005 | 689,580 ha | -4.4% |
| 2006 | 690,170 ha | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 693,428 ha | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 666,703 ha | -3.9% |
| 2009 | 689,029 ha | +3.3% |
| 2010 | 683,640 ha | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 693,653 ha | +1.5% |
| 2012 | 639,924 ha | -7.7% |
| 2013 | 667,995 ha | +4.4% |
| 2014 | 683,275 ha | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 670,335 ha | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 699,318 ha | +4.3% |
| 2017 | 733,090 ha | +4.8% |
| 2018 | 745,187 ha | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 778,231 ha | +4.4% |
| 2020 | 787,596 ha | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 752,751 ha | -4.4% |
| 2022 | 765,139 ha | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 751,634 ha | -1.8% |
| 2024 | 786,195 ha | +4.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.52 million ha | 1.95 million ha | 2.98 million ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.68 million ha | 1.44 million ha | 1.97 million ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.21 million ha | 1.10 million ha | 1.34 million ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 782,392 ha | 678,094 ha | 999,031 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 701,746 ha | 666,703 ha | 751,743 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 699,465 ha | 639,924 ha | 778,231 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 768,663 ha | 751,634 ha | 787,596 ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is potatoes — area harvested in Western Europe?
- Potatoes — area harvested in Western Europe was 786,195 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest potatoes — area harvested recorded in Western Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 2.98 million ha in 1962.
- What is the lowest potatoes — area harvested recorded in Western Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 639,924 ha in 2012.
- How does Western Europe rank for potatoes — area harvested?
- Western Europe ranks 16th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is potatoes — area harvested rising or falling in Western Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western Europe 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.