Potatoes — Production in Iraq
Iraq: Potatoes — Production was 195,785 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Potatoes — Production in Iraq, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, potatoes — production in Iraq stood at 195,785 t.
That represents a change of down 14.5% on the previous year and down 51.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potatoes — production in Iraq peaked at 897,000 t in 2002 and was at its lowest, 10,000 t, in 1961.
That places Iraq 122nd 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 — Production in Iraq, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 10,000 t | — |
| 1962 | 10,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 10,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 10,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 10,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 10,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 10,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 10,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 15,000 t | +50.0% |
| 1970 | 20,000 t | +33.3% |
| 1971 | 12,000 t | -40.0% |
| 1972 | 20,000 t | +66.7% |
| 1973 | 35,000 t | +75.0% |
| 1974 | 25,000 t | -28.6% |
| 1975 | 44,152 t | +76.6% |
| 1976 | 74,173 t | +68.0% |
| 1977 | 64,389 t | -13.2% |
| 1978 | 103,978 t | +61.5% |
| 1979 | 87,900 t | -15.5% |
| 1980 | 97,000 t | +10.4% |
| 1981 | 104,100 t | +7.3% |
| 1982 | 93,000 t | -10.7% |
| 1983 | 104,600 t | +12.5% |
| 1984 | 119,600 t | +14.3% |
| 1985 | 148,600 t | +24.2% |
| 1986 | 125,800 t | -15.3% |
| 1987 | 168,200 t | +33.7% |
| 1988 | 143,800 t | -14.5% |
| 1989 | 225,800 t | +57.0% |
| 1990 | 194,600 t | -13.8% |
| 1991 | 167,360 t | -14.0% |
| 1992 | 215,000 t | +28.5% |
| 1993 | 405,832 t | +88.8% |
| 1994 | 418,479 t | +3.1% |
| 1995 | 417,000 t | -0.4% |
| 1996 | 586,000 t | +40.5% |
| 1997 | 587,000 t | +0.2% |
| 1998 | 590,000 t | +0.5% |
| 1999 | 730,000 t | +23.7% |
| 2000 | 545,000 t | -25.3% |
| 2001 | 623,000 t | +14.3% |
| 2002 | 897,000 t | +44.0% |
| 2003 | 872,000 t | -2.8% |
| 2004 | 630,000 t | -27.8% |
| 2005 | 808,000 t | +28.3% |
| 2006 | 794,000 t | -1.7% |
| 2007 | 598,000 t | -24.7% |
| 2008 | 348,773 t | -41.7% |
| 2009 | 223,147 t | -36.0% |
| 2010 | 204,597 t | -8.3% |
| 2011 | 557,401 t | +172.4% |
| 2012 | 586,000 t | +5.1% |
| 2013 | 647,337 t | +10.5% |
| 2014 | 402,302 t | -37.9% |
| 2015 | 162,915 t | -59.5% |
| 2016 | 190,702 t | +17.1% |
| 2017 | 266,794 t | +39.9% |
| 2018 | 165,589 t | -37.9% |
| 2019 | 392,348 t | +136.9% |
| 2020 | 674,840 t | +72.0% |
| 2021 | 466,127 t | -30.9% |
| 2022 | 270,591 t | -41.9% |
| 2023 | 229,069 t | -15.3% |
| 2024 | 195,785 t | -14.5% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 195,785 t is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 264,614 t, 74% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 195,785 t is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 369,147 t, 53% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 10,556 t | 10,000 t | 15,000 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 48,659 t | 12,000 t | 103,978 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 133,050 t | 93,000 t | 225,800 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 431,127 t | 167,360 t | 730,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 633,892 t | 223,147 t | 897,000 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 357,598 t | 162,915 t | 647,337 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 367,282 t | 195,785 t | 674,840 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
More agriculture & rural data for Iraq
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.4718 % 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 0.1178 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.2266 % 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 0.2022 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -8.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0341 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 184.67 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.94 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is potatoes — production in Iraq?
- Potatoes — production in Iraq was 195,785 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest potatoes — production recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 897,000 t in 2002.
- What is the lowest potatoes — production recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,000 t in 1961.
- How does Iraq rank for potatoes — production?
- Iraq ranks 122nd out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potatoes — production rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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.