Potatoes — Production in Lebanon
Lebanon: Potatoes — Production was 610,700 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Potatoes — Production in Lebanon, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for potatoes — production in Lebanon is 610,700 t, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 7.0% on the previous year and up 35.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potatoes — production in Lebanon peaked at 831,109 t in 2022 and was at its lowest, 30,000 t, in 1976.
That places Lebanon 74th 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 Lebanon, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 50,000 t | — |
| 1962 | 60,000 t | +20.0% |
| 1963 | 70,000 t | +16.7% |
| 1964 | 65,000 t | -7.1% |
| 1965 | 53,640 t | -17.5% |
| 1966 | 79,080 t | +47.4% |
| 1967 | 80,945 t | +2.4% |
| 1968 | 77,616 t | -4.1% |
| 1969 | 86,609 t | +11.6% |
| 1970 | 93,187 t | +7.6% |
| 1971 | 108,774 t | +16.7% |
| 1972 | 116,507 t | +7.1% |
| 1973 | 116,836 t | +0.3% |
| 1974 | 93,731 t | -19.8% |
| 1975 | 35,000 t | -62.7% |
| 1976 | 30,000 t | -14.3% |
| 1977 | 45,000 t | +50.0% |
| 1978 | 70,000 t | +55.6% |
| 1979 | 112,000 t | +60.0% |
| 1980 | 135,000 t | +20.5% |
| 1981 | 140,000 t | +3.7% |
| 1982 | 126,000 t | -10.0% |
| 1983 | 136,000 t | +7.9% |
| 1984 | 120,000 t | -11.8% |
| 1985 | 218,300 t | +81.9% |
| 1986 | 234,700 t | +7.5% |
| 1987 | 189,600 t | -19.2% |
| 1988 | 195,670 t | +3.2% |
| 1989 | 234,834 t | +20.0% |
| 1990 | 240,000 t | +2.2% |
| 1991 | 267,588 t | +11.5% |
| 1992 | 278,013 t | +3.9% |
| 1993 | 265,000 t | -4.7% |
| 1994 | 321,767 t | +21.4% |
| 1995 | 340,730 t | +5.9% |
| 1996 | 352,121 t | +3.3% |
| 1997 | 288,948 t | -17.9% |
| 1998 | 302,000 t | +4.5% |
| 1999 | 281,600 t | -6.8% |
| 2000 | 275,000 t | -2.3% |
| 2001 | 257,000 t | -6.5% |
| 2002 | 397,100 t | +54.5% |
| 2003 | 416,400 t | +4.9% |
| 2004 | 499,000 t | +19.8% |
| 2005 | 511,400 t | +2.5% |
| 2006 | 398,000 t | -22.2% |
| 2007 | 514,600 t | +29.3% |
| 2008 | 514,600 t | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 425,000 t | -17.4% |
| 2010 | 264,888 t | -37.7% |
| 2011 | 275,000 t | +3.8% |
| 2012 | 280,000 t | +1.8% |
| 2013 | 412,000 t | +47.1% |
| 2014 | 451,860 t | +9.7% |
| 2015 | 607,655 t | +34.5% |
| 2016 | 631,973 t | +4.0% |
| 2017 | 651,922 t | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 757,739 t | +16.2% |
| 2019 | 453,978 t | -40.1% |
| 2020 | 633,668 t | +39.6% |
| 2021 | 532,127 t | -16.0% |
| 2022 | 831,109 t | +56.2% |
| 2023 | 656,375 t | -21.0% |
| 2024 | 610,700 t | -7.0% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's 610,700 t is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 370,206 t, 1.6× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's 610,700 t is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 369,147 t, 1.7× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 69,210 t | 50,000 t | 86,609 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 82,104 t | 30,000 t | 116,836 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 173,010 t | 120,000 t | 234,834 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 293,777 t | 240,000 t | 352,121 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 420,810 t | 257,000 t | 514,600 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 478,702 t | 264,888 t | 757,739 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 652,796 t | 532,127 t | 831,109 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lebanon
More agriculture & rural data for Lebanon
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.8243 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.0491 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.3428 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.1174 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 39.87 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0105 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 46.75 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -2.03 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is potatoes — production in Lebanon?
- Potatoes — production in Lebanon was 610,700 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest potatoes — production recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 831,109 t in 2022.
- What is the lowest potatoes — production recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 30,000 t in 1976.
- How does Lebanon rank for potatoes — production?
- Lebanon ranks 74th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potatoes — production rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon 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.