Potatoes — Production in Myanmar
Myanmar: Potatoes — Production was 422,111 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Potatoes — Production in Myanmar, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for potatoes — production in Myanmar is 422,111 t, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 2.3% on the previous year and down 22.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potatoes — production in Myanmar peaked at 563,600 t in 2010 and was at its lowest, 21,284 t, in 1967.
Myanmar ranks 91st 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 Myanmar, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 51,800 t | — |
| 1962 | 53,519 t | +3.3% |
| 1963 | 63,460 t | +18.6% |
| 1964 | 50,226 t | -20.9% |
| 1965 | 45,627 t | -9.2% |
| 1966 | 34,386 t | -24.6% |
| 1967 | 21,284 t | -38.1% |
| 1968 | 28,611 t | +34.4% |
| 1969 | 41,606 t | +45.4% |
| 1970 | 35,359 t | -15.0% |
| 1971 | 40,244 t | +13.8% |
| 1972 | 36,989 t | -8.1% |
| 1973 | 50,294 t | +36.0% |
| 1974 | 57,575 t | +14.5% |
| 1975 | 45,813 t | -20.4% |
| 1976 | 54,623 t | +19.2% |
| 1977 | 57,307 t | +4.9% |
| 1978 | 54,285 t | -5.3% |
| 1979 | 54,898 t | +1.1% |
| 1980 | 121,412 t | +121.2% |
| 1981 | 138,975 t | +14.5% |
| 1982 | 123,891 t | -10.9% |
| 1983 | 139,593 t | +12.7% |
| 1984 | 155,897 t | +11.7% |
| 1985 | 177,869 t | +14.1% |
| 1986 | 182,951 t | +2.9% |
| 1987 | 181,010 t | -1.1% |
| 1988 | 130,034 t | -28.2% |
| 1989 | 121,876 t | -6.3% |
| 1990 | 130,409 t | +7.0% |
| 1991 | 153,800 t | +17.9% |
| 1992 | 140,700 t | -8.5% |
| 1993 | 170,400 t | +21.1% |
| 1994 | 144,200 t | -15.4% |
| 1995 | 184,200 t | +27.7% |
| 1996 | 215,800 t | +17.2% |
| 1997 | 233,000 t | +8.0% |
| 1998 | 240,800 t | +3.3% |
| 1999 | 250,700 t | +4.1% |
| 2000 | 313,600 t | +25.1% |
| 2001 | 323,500 t | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 346,100 t | +7.0% |
| 2003 | 396,600 t | +14.6% |
| 2004 | 449,300 t | +13.3% |
| 2005 | 470,700 t | +4.8% |
| 2006 | 508,400 t | +8.0% |
| 2007 | 521,300 t | +2.5% |
| 2008 | 548,500 t | +5.2% |
| 2009 | 554,400 t | +1.1% |
| 2010 | 563,600 t | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 555,700 t | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 551,100 t | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 540,100 t | -2.0% |
| 2014 | 542,300 t | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 560,300 t | +3.3% |
| 2016 | 554,309 t | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 499,949 t | -9.8% |
| 2018 | 488,535 t | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 485,823 t | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 468,098 t | -3.6% |
| 2021 | 441,807 t | -5.6% |
| 2022 | 439,120 t | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 432,258 t | -1.6% |
| 2024 | 422,111 t | -2.3% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 422,111 t is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 370,206 t, 1.1× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 422,111 t is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 185,453 t, 2.3× the median. (14 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Potatoes — Production in Myanmar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | +121.2% | 54,898 t | 121,412 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 43,391 t | 21,284 t | 63,460 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 48,739 t | 35,359 t | 57,575 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 147,351 t | 121,412 t | 182,951 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 186,401 t | 130,409 t | 250,700 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 443,240 t | 313,600 t | 554,400 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 534,172 t | 485,823 t | 563,600 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 440,679 t | 422,111 t | 468,098 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More agriculture & rural data for Myanmar
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.1454 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.2266 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0981 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.336 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.253 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 376.69 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.4495 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is potatoes — production in Myanmar?
- Potatoes — production in Myanmar was 422,111 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest potatoes — production recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 563,600 t in 2010.
- What is the lowest potatoes — production recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 21,284 t in 1967.
- How does Myanmar rank for potatoes — production?
- Myanmar ranks 91st out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potatoes — production rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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.