Potatoes — Production in Rwanda
Rwanda: Potatoes — Production was 827,355 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Potatoes — Production in Rwanda, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for potatoes — production in Rwanda is 827,355 t, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 4.4% on the previous year and up 15.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potatoes — production in Rwanda peaked at 2.34 million t in 2012 and was at its lowest, 30,400 t, in 1964.
Rwanda ranks 66th 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 Rwanda, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 96,500 t | — |
| 1962 | 73,500 t | -23.8% |
| 1963 | 66,200 t | -9.9% |
| 1964 | 30,400 t | -54.1% |
| 1965 | 43,300 t | +42.4% |
| 1966 | 57,300 t | +32.3% |
| 1967 | 107,250 t | +87.2% |
| 1968 | 78,750 t | -26.6% |
| 1969 | 129,000 t | +63.8% |
| 1970 | 126,000 t | -2.3% |
| 1971 | 148,190 t | +17.6% |
| 1972 | 131,432 t | -11.3% |
| 1973 | 140,116 t | +6.6% |
| 1974 | 109,621 t | -21.8% |
| 1975 | 149,745 t | +36.6% |
| 1976 | 169,766 t | +13.4% |
| 1977 | 177,250 t | +4.4% |
| 1978 | 218,703 t | +23.4% |
| 1979 | 214,917 t | -1.7% |
| 1980 | 217,060 t | +1.0% |
| 1981 | 254,113 t | +17.1% |
| 1982 | 268,800 t | +5.8% |
| 1983 | 224,700 t | -16.4% |
| 1984 | 263,200 t | +17.1% |
| 1985 | 335,420 t | +27.4% |
| 1986 | 288,700 t | -13.9% |
| 1987 | 267,120 t | -7.5% |
| 1988 | 171,300 t | -35.9% |
| 1989 | 238,600 t | +39.3% |
| 1990 | 283,673 t | +18.9% |
| 1991 | 445,000 t | +56.9% |
| 1992 | 347,000 t | -22.0% |
| 1993 | 204,159 t | -41.2% |
| 1994 | 114,900 t | -43.7% |
| 1995 | 137,700 t | +19.8% |
| 1996 | 195,381 t | +41.9% |
| 1997 | 229,625 t | +17.5% |
| 1998 | 181,138 t | -21.1% |
| 1999 | 175,889 t | -2.9% |
| 2000 | 957,202 t | +444.2% |
| 2001 | 1.01 million t | +5.8% |
| 2002 | 1.04 million t | +2.6% |
| 2003 | 1.10 million t | +5.8% |
| 2004 | 1.07 million t | -2.4% |
| 2005 | 1.31 million t | +22.5% |
| 2006 | 1.28 million t | -2.9% |
| 2007 | 967,283 t | -24.2% |
| 2008 | 1.16 million t | +20.1% |
| 2009 | 1.29 million t | +11.0% |
| 2010 | 1.79 million t | +38.8% |
| 2011 | 2.17 million t | +21.4% |
| 2012 | 2.34 million t | +7.7% |
| 2013 | 2.24 million t | -4.1% |
| 2014 | 719,006 t | -67.9% |
| 2015 | 742,626 t | +3.3% |
| 2016 | 751,284 t | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 846,184 t | +12.6% |
| 2018 | 916,062 t | +8.3% |
| 2019 | 973,408 t | +6.3% |
| 2020 | 858,521 t | -11.8% |
| 2021 | 938,281 t | +9.3% |
| 2022 | 908,007 t | -3.2% |
| 2023 | 865,014 t | -4.7% |
| 2024 | 827,355 t | -4.4% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 827,355 t is above the median for low income countries, which is 420,224 t, 2.0× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 827,355 t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 190,510 t, 4.3× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Potatoes — Production in Rwanda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +444.2% | 175,889 t | 957,202 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 75,800 t | 30,400 t | 129,000 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 158,574 t | 109,621 t | 218,703 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 252,901 t | 171,300 t | 335,420 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 231,446 t | 114,900 t | 445,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.12 million t | 957,202 t | 1.31 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.35 million t | 719,006 t | 2.34 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 879,436 t | 827,355 t | 938,281 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 63 Afghanistan 908,218 t compare
- 63 Afghanistan 908,218 t compare
- 65 Sweden 879,800 t compare
- 67 Turkmenistan 824,320 t compare
- 68 Austria 693,640 t compare
- 69 Zimbabwe 673,484 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Rwanda
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1167 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.1421 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.203 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 228.16 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.6953 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is potatoes — production in Rwanda?
- Potatoes — production in Rwanda was 827,355 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest potatoes — production recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 2.34 million t in 2012.
- What is the lowest potatoes — production recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 30,400 t in 1964.
- How does Rwanda rank for potatoes — production?
- Rwanda ranks 66th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potatoes — production rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.