Potatoes — Production in Southern Asia
Southern Asia: Potatoes — Production was 83.52 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Potatoes — Production in Southern Asia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Southern Asia recorded 83.52 million t for potatoes — production in 2024.
The figure is down 2.5% on the previous year and up 25.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potatoes — production in Southern Asia peaked at 85.69 million t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 3.57 million t, in 1962.
That places Southern Asia 5th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Potatoes — Production in Southern Asia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3.85 million t | — |
| 1962 | 3.57 million t | -7.3% |
| 1963 | 4.58 million t | +28.2% |
| 1964 | 3.74 million t | -18.4% |
| 1965 | 4.97 million t | +32.8% |
| 1966 | 5.43 million t | +9.3% |
| 1967 | 5.19 million t | -4.4% |
| 1968 | 5.99 million t | +15.4% |
| 1969 | 6.64 million t | +10.9% |
| 1970 | 5.83 million t | -12.2% |
| 1971 | 6.79 million t | +16.4% |
| 1972 | 6.75 million t | -0.5% |
| 1973 | 6.44 million t | -4.7% |
| 1974 | 6.90 million t | +7.1% |
| 1975 | 8.49 million t | +23.1% |
| 1976 | 9.82 million t | +15.6% |
| 1977 | 9.44 million t | -3.8% |
| 1978 | 10.65 million t | +12.8% |
| 1979 | 13.01 million t | +22.1% |
| 1980 | 11.65 million t | -10.4% |
| 1981 | 13.25 million t | +13.7% |
| 1982 | 13.99 million t | +5.6% |
| 1983 | 14.10 million t | +0.8% |
| 1984 | 16.34 million t | +15.9% |
| 1985 | 16.78 million t | +2.7% |
| 1986 | 15.20 million t | -9.5% |
| 1987 | 17.49 million t | +15.1% |
| 1988 | 18.23 million t | +4.2% |
| 1989 | 19.58 million t | +7.4% |
| 1990 | 20.20 million t | +3.1% |
| 1991 | 20.87 million t | +3.3% |
| 1992 | 24.21 million t | +16.0% |
| 1993 | 25.09 million t | +3.6% |
| 1994 | 24.20 million t | -3.6% |
| 1995 | 24.23 million t | +0.1% |
| 1996 | 25.80 million t | +6.5% |
| 1997 | 31.29 million t | +21.3% |
| 1998 | 25.28 million t | -19.2% |
| 1999 | 31.88 million t | +26.1% |
| 2000 | 34.95 million t | +9.6% |
| 2001 | 32.24 million t | -7.7% |
| 2002 | 34.76 million t | +7.8% |
| 2003 | 34.70 million t | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 40.30 million t | +16.1% |
| 2005 | 42.67 million t | +5.9% |
| 2006 | 42.75 million t | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 42.76 million t | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 51.04 million t | +19.4% |
| 2009 | 49.55 million t | -2.9% |
| 2010 | 54.78 million t | +10.6% |
| 2011 | 61.69 million t | +12.6% |
| 2012 | 61.08 million t | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 65.46 million t | +7.2% |
| 2014 | 66.52 million t | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 69.46 million t | +4.4% |
| 2016 | 65.25 million t | -6.1% |
| 2017 | 70.13 million t | +7.5% |
| 2018 | 73.06 million t | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 72.46 million t | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 70.28 million t | -3.0% |
| 2021 | 77.52 million t | +10.3% |
| 2022 | 81.24 million t | +4.8% |
| 2023 | 85.69 million t | +5.5% |
| 2024 | 83.52 million t | -2.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.88 million t | 3.57 million t | 6.64 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 8.41 million t | 5.83 million t | 13.01 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 15.66 million t | 11.65 million t | 19.58 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 25.30 million t | 20.20 million t | 31.88 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 40.57 million t | 32.24 million t | 51.04 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 65.99 million t | 54.78 million t | 73.06 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 79.65 million t | 70.28 million t | 85.69 million t | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is potatoes — production in Southern Asia?
- Potatoes — production in Southern Asia was 83.52 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest potatoes — production recorded in Southern Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 85.69 million t in 2023.
- What is the lowest potatoes — production recorded in Southern Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.57 million t in 1962.
- How does Southern Asia rank for potatoes — production?
- Southern Asia ranks 5th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is potatoes — production rising or falling in Southern Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Southern Asia 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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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.