Potatoes — Production in Hungary
Hungary: Potatoes — Production was 234,350 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Potatoes — Production in Hungary, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, potatoes — production in Hungary stood at 234,350 t.
That represents a change of up 11.6% on the previous year and down 58.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potatoes — production in Hungary peaked at 2.91 million t in 1966 and was at its lowest, 199,210 t, in 2022.
Hungary ranks 116th of 203 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Potatoes — Production in Hungary, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.83 million t | — |
| 1962 | 2.15 million t | +17.4% |
| 1963 | 2.30 million t | +6.9% |
| 1964 | 1.95 million t | -15.2% |
| 1965 | 1.76 million t | -9.6% |
| 1966 | 2.91 million t | +65.0% |
| 1967 | 1.86 million t | -36.2% |
| 1968 | 1.63 million t | -12.0% |
| 1969 | 2.01 million t | +23.3% |
| 1970 | 1.81 million t | -9.9% |
| 1971 | 1.80 million t | -0.9% |
| 1972 | 1.51 million t | -16.2% |
| 1973 | 1.35 million t | -10.0% |
| 1974 | 1.72 million t | +26.9% |
| 1975 | 1.63 million t | -5.2% |
| 1976 | 1.40 million t | -14.3% |
| 1977 | 1.65 million t | +18.1% |
| 1978 | 1.88 million t | +14.1% |
| 1979 | 1.51 million t | -19.7% |
| 1980 | 1.39 million t | -8.0% |
| 1981 | 1.61 million t | +15.5% |
| 1982 | 1.46 million t | -9.2% |
| 1983 | 1.23 million t | -15.4% |
| 1984 | 1.55 million t | +25.7% |
| 1985 | 1.38 million t | -11.2% |
| 1986 | 1.26 million t | -8.3% |
| 1987 | 1.08 million t | -14.8% |
| 1988 | 1.41 million t | +30.7% |
| 1989 | 1.33 million t | -5.3% |
| 1990 | 1.23 million t | -8.0% |
| 1991 | 1.13 million t | -8.2% |
| 1992 | 1.21 million t | +7.6% |
| 1993 | 1.06 million t | -12.7% |
| 1994 | 945,682 t | -10.6% |
| 1995 | 1.10 million t | +16.2% |
| 1996 | 1.31 million t | +19.0% |
| 1997 | 1.14 million t | -12.9% |
| 1998 | 1.15 million t | +0.7% |
| 1999 | 1.20 million t | +4.4% |
| 2000 | 863,511 t | -28.0% |
| 2001 | 908,359 t | +5.2% |
| 2002 | 752,244 t | -17.2% |
| 2003 | 582,346 t | -22.6% |
| 2004 | 783,686 t | +34.6% |
| 2005 | 656,721 t | -16.2% |
| 2006 | 564,443 t | -14.1% |
| 2007 | 563,100 t | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 683,935 t | +21.5% |
| 2009 | 560,615 t | -18.0% |
| 2010 | 439,897 t | -21.5% |
| 2011 | 600,000 t | +36.4% |
| 2012 | 547,710 t | -8.7% |
| 2013 | 487,360 t | -11.0% |
| 2014 | 567,430 t | +16.4% |
| 2015 | 452,008 t | -20.3% |
| 2016 | 429,435 t | -5.0% |
| 2017 | 402,853 t | -6.2% |
| 2018 | 327,580 t | -18.7% |
| 2019 | 343,540 t | +4.9% |
| 2020 | 270,090 t | -21.4% |
| 2021 | 239,840 t | -11.2% |
| 2022 | 199,210 t | -16.9% |
| 2023 | 209,950 t | +5.4% |
| 2024 | 234,350 t | +11.6% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 234,350 t is below the median for high income countries, which is 332,910 t, 70% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 234,350 t is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 470,224 t, 50% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.04 million t | 1.63 million t | 2.91 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.63 million t | 1.35 million t | 1.88 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.37 million t | 1.08 million t | 1.61 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.15 million t | 945,682 t | 1.31 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 691,896 t | 560,615 t | 908,359 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 459,781 t | 327,580 t | 600,000 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 230,688 t | 199,210 t | 270,090 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
More agriculture & rural data for Hungary
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.4268 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.5029 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.23 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0265 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 687.58 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.18 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is potatoes — production in Hungary?
- Potatoes — production in Hungary was 234,350 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest potatoes — production recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 2.91 million t in 1966.
- What is the lowest potatoes — production recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 199,210 t in 2022.
- How does Hungary rank for potatoes — production?
- Hungary ranks 116th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potatoes — production rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 58.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Potatoes — Production. 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.