Potatoes — Production in Lesotho
Lesotho: Potatoes — Production was 132,750 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Potatoes — Production in Lesotho, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, potatoes — production in Lesotho stood at 132,750 t.
The figure is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 0.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potatoes — production in Lesotho peaked at 134,962 t in 2019 and was at its lowest, 3,000 t, in 1961.
Lesotho ranks 130th 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 Lesotho, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3,000 t | — |
| 1962 | 3,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 3,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 3,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 3,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 3,500 t | +16.7% |
| 1967 | 3,500 t | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 3,500 t | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 3,500 t | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 4,000 t | +14.3% |
| 1971 | 4,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 4,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 4,500 t | +12.5% |
| 1974 | 4,500 t | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 4,800 t | +6.7% |
| 1976 | 4,960 t | +3.3% |
| 1977 | 8,000 t | +61.3% |
| 1978 | 10,000 t | +25.0% |
| 1979 | 15,000 t | +50.0% |
| 1980 | 18,000 t | +20.0% |
| 1981 | 18,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 20,000 t | +11.1% |
| 1983 | 22,000 t | +10.0% |
| 1984 | 25,000 t | +13.6% |
| 1985 | 28,000 t | +12.0% |
| 1986 | 30,000 t | +7.1% |
| 1987 | 35,000 t | +16.7% |
| 1988 | 38,000 t | +8.6% |
| 1989 | 45,000 t | +18.4% |
| 1990 | 45,093 t | +0.2% |
| 1991 | 50,000 t | +10.9% |
| 1992 | 55,000 t | +10.0% |
| 1993 | 60,000 t | +9.1% |
| 1994 | 70,000 t | +16.7% |
| 1995 | 71,037 t | +1.5% |
| 1996 | 73,353 t | +3.3% |
| 1997 | 75,000 t | +2.2% |
| 1998 | 80,000 t | +6.7% |
| 1999 | 85,000 t | +6.2% |
| 2000 | 87,000 t | +2.4% |
| 2001 | 88,000 t | +1.1% |
| 2002 | 90,000 t | +2.3% |
| 2003 | 90,970 t | +1.1% |
| 2004 | 90,921 t | -0.1% |
| 2005 | 91,682 t | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 92,780 t | +1.2% |
| 2007 | 93,000 t | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 96,500 t | +3.8% |
| 2009 | 91,000 t | -5.7% |
| 2010 | 99,000 t | +8.8% |
| 2011 | 112,000 t | +13.1% |
| 2012 | 115,000 t | +2.7% |
| 2013 | 125,000 t | +8.7% |
| 2014 | 131,536 t | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 123,040 t | -6.5% |
| 2016 | 126,525 t | +2.8% |
| 2017 | 128,703 t | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 131,364 t | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 134,962 t | +2.7% |
| 2020 | 131,676 t | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 132,667 t | +0.8% |
| 2022 | 133,102 t | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 132,482 t | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 132,750 t | +0.2% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Potatoes — Production in Lesotho 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | +61.3% | 4,960 t | 8,000 t |
| 1979 | +50.0% | 10,000 t | 15,000 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,222 t | 3,000 t | 3,500 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 6,376 t | 4,000 t | 15,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 27,900 t | 18,000 t | 45,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 66,448 t | 45,093 t | 85,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 91,185 t | 87,000 t | 96,500 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 122,713 t | 99,000 t | 134,962 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 132,535 t | 131,676 t | 133,102 t | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is potatoes — production in Lesotho?
- Potatoes — production in Lesotho was 132,750 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest potatoes — production recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 134,962 t in 2019.
- What is the lowest potatoes — production recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,000 t in 1961.
- How does Lesotho rank for potatoes — production?
- Lesotho ranks 130th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potatoes — production rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho 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.