Potatoes Production by Country 2025

Potatoes rank as the world's fourth most important food crop after rice, wheat, and maize, with China dominating production at 93.4 million tonnes in 2023, projected to reach 93.3 million tonnes by 2025. Global production totaled 383.1 million tonnes in 2023, up 2.6% from 2022, spanning 157 countries from Arctic Circle to tropical highlands. India follows with 60.1 million tonnes, Ukraine produces 21.4 million tonnes, and United States contributes 20.0 million tonnes. This versatile tuber, originating in the Andean highlands 8,000 years ago, transformed global food security after introduction to Europe in the 16th century. Potatoes provide more food per unit area than any other major crop, producing 85% edible product compared to 50% for cereals, while thriving in diverse climates from sea level to 4,000-meter elevations.

Potatoes Production by Country 2025 Map

🔬 Forecast Methodology: 2025 projections calculated using Weighted Moving Average (WMA) methodology: Recent years weighted at 50% (2023), 30% (2022), and 20% (2021), combined with compound annual growth rate (CAGR) analysis. Countries with high volatility received balanced projections considering production trends.

Potatoes Production by Country 2025

#
Country
2025 (est.) (Tonne)
1
China
China CN
93,274,700
2
India
India IN
57,769,800
3
Ukraine
Ukraine UA
21,220,342
4
United States
United States US
19,210,503
5
Russia
Russia RU
19,012,631
6
Germany
Germany DE
11,271,090
7
Bangladesh
Bangladesh BD
10,236,767
8
France
France FR
8,520,903
9
Pakistan
Pakistan PK
7,715,541
10
Egypt
Egypt EG
6,852,591
11
Netherlands
Netherlands NL
6,655,833
12
Canada
Canada CA
6,384,773
13
Poland
Poland PL
6,020,586
14
Peru
Peru PE
5,674,059
15
Türkiye
Türkiye TR
5,430,000
16
United Kingdom
United Kingdom GB
4,896,024
17
Algeria
Algeria DZ
4,495,090
18
Brazil
Brazil BR
4,042,868
19
Belgium
Belgium BE
3,858,578
20
Belarus
Belarus BY
3,849,073
21
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan UZ
3,477,127
22
Nepal
Nepal NP
3,432,203
23
Iran
Iran IR
2,664,320
24
Denmark
Denmark DK
2,638,800
25
Colombia
Colombia CO
2,563,928
26
South Africa
South Africa ZA
2,485,559
27
Argentina
Argentina AR
2,480,520
28
Japan
Japan JP
2,209,933
29
Kenya
Kenya KE
2,126,064
30
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan KZ
2,120,470
31
Mexico
Mexico MX
1,946,344
32
Spain
Spain ES
1,941,723
33
Morocco
Morocco MA
1,770,312
34
Malawi
Malawi MW
1,492,664
35
Indonesia
Indonesia ID
1,347,669
36
Australia
Australia AU
1,317,694
37
Italy
Italy IT
1,305,045
38
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan KG
1,278,339
39
Romania
Romania RO
1,275,037
40
Ethiopia
Ethiopia ET
1,251,994
41
Nigeria
Nigeria NG
1,217,416
42
Bolivia
Bolivia BO
1,211,356
43
Tajikistan
Tajikistan TJ
1,109,030
44
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan AZ
1,039,929
45
Tanzania
Tanzania TZ
981,633
46
Chile
Chile CL
927,814
47
Rwanda
Rwanda RW
892,565
48
Afghanistan
Afghanistan AF
887,074
49
Sweden
Sweden SE
825,860
50
Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan TM
710,939
51
Lebanon
Lebanon LB
665,118
52
Austria
Austria AT
656,824
53
Guatemala
Guatemala GT
643,107
54
Czech Republic
Czech Republic CZ
617,835
55
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia SA
602,317
56
Syria
Syria SY
595,131
57
Serbia
Serbia RS
579,673
58
North Korea
North Korea KP
574,905
59
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe ZW
559,725
60
South Korea
South Korea KR
527,180
61
Finland
Finland FI
520,795
62
Sudan
Sudan SD
520,787
63
Mozambique
Mozambique MZ
507,844
64
Israel
Israel IL
498,975
65
Angola
Angola AO
498,547
66
Guinea
Guinea GN
487,220
67
Venezuela
Venezuela VE
477,446
68
New Zealand
New Zealand NZ
452,448
69
Myanmar
Myanmar MM
436,279
70
Burundi
Burundi BI
430,616
71
Tunisia
Tunisia TN
428,069
72
Uganda
Uganda UG
420,093
73
Switzerland
Switzerland CH
363,356
74
Armenia
Armenia AM
360,595
75
Cameroon
Cameroon CM
357,450
76
Ireland
Ireland IE
352,985
77
Libya
Libya LY
348,904
78
Greece
Greece GR
348,500
79
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina BA
344,999
80
Norway
Norway NO
343,450
81
Portugal
Portugal PT
341,153
82
Vietnam
Vietnam VN
335,024
83
Niger
Niger NE
334,686
84
Yemen
Yemen YE
326,174
85
Iraq
Iraq IQ
288,937
86
Albania
Albania AL
267,668
87
Ecuador
Ecuador EC
255,399
88
Madagascar
Madagascar MG
250,841
89
Mali
Mali ML
243,012
90
Lithuania
Lithuania LT
241,623
91
Hungary
Hungary HU
212,706
92
Georgia
Georgia GE
205,260
93
Mongolia
Mongolia MN
190,413
94
North Macedonia
North Macedonia MK
187,119
95
Moldova
Moldova MD
181,403
96
Jordan
Jordan JO
178,168
97
Bulgaria
Bulgaria BG
150,411
98
Senegal
Senegal SN
141,315
99
Slovakia
Slovakia SK
137,304
100
Latvia
Latvia LV
135,890
101
Lesotho
Lesotho LS
132,705
102
Croatia
Croatia HR
119,726
103
Thailand
Thailand TH
117,474
104
DR Congo
DR Congo CD
105,846
105
Philippines
Philippines PH
102,864
106
Cuba
Cuba CU
98,202
107
Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic DO
98,198
108
Cyprus
Cyprus CY
90,344
109
Costa Rica
Costa Rica CR
80,653
110
Uruguay
Uruguay UY
79,924
111
Estonia
Estonia EE
74,690
112
Palestine
Palestine PS
70,978
113
Slovenia
Slovenia SI
64,567
114
Nicaragua
Nicaragua NI
63,376
115
Taiwan
Taiwan TW
61,773
116
Zambia
Zambia ZM
60,724
117
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka LK
49,841
118
Chad
Chad TD
37,113
119
Bhutan
Bhutan BT
35,933
120
Haiti
Haiti HT
34,998
121
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso BF
28,788
122
Honduras
Honduras HN
27,143
123
Panama
Panama PA
26,980
124
Montenegro
Montenegro ME
23,960
125
Kuwait
Kuwait KW
18,262
126
Jamaica
Jamaica JM
15,601
127
Mauritius
Mauritius MU
14,397
128
Namibia
Namibia NA
14,312
129
Luxembourg
Luxembourg LU
14,047
130
Oman
Oman OM
13,111
131
Eswatini
Eswatini SZ
8,672
132
El Salvador
El Salvador SV
7,819
133
Congo
Congo CG
7,115
134
Iceland
Iceland IS
7,080
135
Malta
Malta MT
6,310
136
Paraguay
Paraguay PY
4,046
137
Laos
Laos LA
3,561
138
Comoros
Comoros KM
3,501
139
Botswana
Botswana BW
3,328
140
Cape Verde
Cape Verde CV
2,956
141
Mauritania
Mauritania MR
2,450
142
Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands FO
1,527
143
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates AE
1,402
144
Central African Republic
Central African Republic CF
1,374
145
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea PG
1,264
146
Belize
Belize BZ
1,203
147
Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste TL
1,141
148
New Caledonia
New Caledonia NC
950
149
Qatar
Qatar QA
750
150
Benin
Benin BJ
241
151
Dominica
Dominica DM
150
152
Bahrain
Bahrain BH
115
153
Eritrea
Eritrea ER
59
154
Vanuatu
Vanuatu VU
2

🏆 China's Production Dominance

China leads global potato production with 93.4 million tonnes in 2023, accounting for 24% of world output, up from 90.3 million in 2018. Production concentrates in northern provinces—Inner Mongolia, Gansu, Guizhou, and Sichuan—where cool climates and mountainous terrain favor cultivation. China transformed from minor producer in 1960s to world leader through government promotion of potatoes as fourth staple crop alongside rice, wheat, and maize. The country cultivates potatoes across three distinct seasons: spring (February-May), summer (May-August), and autumn (August-November), enabling year-round supply. However, per capita consumption remains relatively low at 40 kg/year compared to European levels of 80-90 kg, indicating significant growth potential. Processing industry expansion drives demand for french fries, chips, and starch production, though fresh consumption still dominates.

🌏 Asian Production Growth

India produces 60.1 million tonnes with impressive 17% growth since 2018, ranking second globally. Production concentrates in Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, and Punjab, with two distinct seasons: autumn (October-December) and spring (January-March). Indian potatoes serve primarily fresh market, with processing sector emerging slowly. Government support through minimum support prices and cold storage subsidies encourages production. Bangladesh produces 10.4 million tonnes, achieving remarkable growth as potatoes become year-round staple replacing seasonal rice. Nepal contributes 3.5 million tonnes from Terai plains and mid-hills. Pakistan produces 8.3 million tonnes with rapid expansion. Asian potato consumption grows 4-5% annually, driven by urbanization, fast-food expansion, and dietary diversification beyond traditional rice-based diets.

🌍 European Production Heartland

Europe remains potato cultivation's traditional stronghold, though production declining from historical peaks. Ukraine produces 21.4 million tonnes, maintaining stable output despite ongoing conflict. Russia contributes 19.4 million tonnes, down from 22.4 million in 2018. Germany produces 11.6 million tonnes, focusing on processing varieties for french fries and chips. France contributes 8.6 million tonnes, emphasizing quality varieties for fresh market and seed export. Netherlands produces 6.5 million tonnes on just 160,000 hectares, achieving world's highest yields (40-45 tonnes/hectare) through intensive cultivation, advanced breeding, and precision agriculture. Poland produces 5.6 million tonnes, declining from 7.3 million as consumption shifts from staple to side dish. Belgium produces 4.0 million tonnes, specializing in processing varieties for frozen french fry industry—Belgium and Netherlands together supply 60% of global french fry exports. UK produces 4.7 million tonnes with emphasis on quality varieties like Maris Piper and King Edward.

🌎 Americas Production

United States produces 20.0 million tonnes, with Idaho alone contributing 30% of national output. US production emphasizes processing varieties—60% becomes french fries, chips, or dehydrated products. Russet Burbank dominates, prized for long shape ideal for french fries. Canada produces 6.5 million tonnes, concentrated in Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Manitoba, with 75% destined for processing. Peru produces 5.4 million tonnes, maintaining connection to potato's Andean origins where 4,000+ native varieties still cultivated. Peruvian potatoes range from tiny fingerlings to large floury types, in colors from white to purple to red. Brazil produces 4.2 million tonnes, growing rapidly as potatoes gain popularity. Argentina contributes 2.4 million tonnes, focusing on fresh market. Colombia produces 2.6 million tonnes in highland regions.

🥔 Varieties and Uses

Over 5,000 potato varieties exist worldwide, though fewer than 100 grown commercially. Varieties classified by maturity (early, mid, late season), use (fresh, processing, starch), and characteristics (waxy, floury, all-purpose). Russet types dominate North America—high starch content ideal for baking and frying. Round white and red varieties suit boiling and salads. Fingerling and specialty colored potatoes command premium prices in gourmet markets. Processing varieties require specific characteristics: high solids for chips, long shape for french fries, high starch for dehydrated products. Fresh market emphasizes appearance, storage quality, and cooking characteristics. Seed potato trade worth $1.5 billion annually, with Netherlands, France, and Canada as major exporters. Developing countries increasingly import certified seed to improve yields and disease resistance.

🌱 Cultivation and Challenges

Potatoes grow best in cool climates (15-20°C), well-drained soils, and adequate moisture. Crop matures in 90-120 days depending on variety. Propagation through seed tubers rather than true seed enables rapid multiplication but facilitates disease transmission. Late blight (Phytophthora infestans)—cause of Irish Potato Famine—remains major threat, requiring fungicide applications in humid climates. Colorado potato beetle, aphids, and nematodes cause significant losses. Virus diseases transmitted by aphids reduce yields and quality. Integrated pest management combines resistant varieties, crop rotation, and targeted pesticide use. Water requirements moderate (500-700mm) but critical timing during tuber formation. Mechanization advanced in developed countries—planting, hilling, spraying, and harvesting fully mechanized. Developing countries rely more on manual labor, limiting productivity. Storage crucial for year-round supply—controlled temperature (4-8°C) and humidity prevent sprouting and quality loss.

📊 Processing Industry and Trade

Processing sector consumes 60% of production in developed countries versus 10% in developing nations. Frozen french fries dominate processing—global market worth $60 billion, growing 5% annually driven by fast-food expansion. Potato chips worth $30 billion globally. Starch extraction produces industrial and food-grade products. Dehydrated potatoes (flakes, granules) serve food service and consumer markets. Only 6% of potato production enters international trade—lowest among major crops—due to high water content (80%), perishability, and low value-to-weight ratio. Netherlands, France, and Germany dominate fresh potato exports. Belgium and Netherlands lead frozen french fry exports. Major importers include Russia, Spain, Italy, and increasingly Asian countries. Trade focuses on high-value processed products rather than fresh potatoes.

🔮 Future Prospects and Innovation

Global potato production projected to grow 15% by 2030, driven primarily by Asian and African consumption increases. Developing countries show strongest growth potential as potatoes provide food security, nutrition, and income. Climate change poses challenges—heat stress reduces yields, altered rainfall patterns affect production, and pest ranges expand. Breeding programs develop heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, and disease-resistant varieties. True potato seed (TPS) technology enables propagation from botanical seed rather than tubers, reducing disease transmission and storage costs. Biofortified varieties with enhanced vitamin A, iron, and zinc address malnutrition. Precision agriculture using sensors, drones, and data analytics optimizes inputs. Sustainable intensification balances productivity with environmental concerns including pesticide use, water consumption, and soil health. The potato's nutritional value, productivity, and adaptability position it as crucial crop for feeding growing global population, particularly in developing countries seeking food security and dietary diversification.

Potatoes Production by Country 2025

#
Country
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2025 (est.)
1
China
China
90,259,155 89,500,000 92,800,000 94,350,000 92,299,000 93,430,000 93,274,700
2
India
India
51,310,000 50,190,000 48,562,000 54,230,000 56,176,000 60,142,000 57,769,800
3
Ukraine
Ukraine
22,503,970 20,269,190 20,837,990 21,356,320 20,899,210 21,358,630 21,220,342
4
United States
United States
20,421,560 19,251,320 19,051,790 18,717,000 18,236,860 19,992,090 19,210,503
5
Russia
Russia
22,394,960 22,074,874 19,607,361 18,295,535 18,887,679 19,374,441 19,012,631
6
Germany
Germany
8,920,800 10,602,200 11,715,100 11,312,100 10,683,400 11,607,300 11,271,090
7
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
9,744,412 9,655,082 9,606,000 9,887,242 10,144,835 10,431,736 10,236,767
8
France
France
7,860,380 8,560,410 8,822,180 8,987,220 8,067,380 8,606,490 8,520,903
9
Pakistan
Pakistan
4,591,776 4,869,312 4,552,656 5,872,960 7,936,884 8,319,767 7,715,541
10
Egypt
Egypt
4,960,062 5,200,563 6,786,340 6,273,931 7,210,464 6,869,331 6,852,591
11
Netherlands
Netherlands
6,025,370 6,961,230 7,020,060 6,675,590 6,915,900 6,491,890 6,655,833
12
Canada
Canada
5,204,548 5,364,169 5,286,792 6,152,723 6,275,106 6,543,393 6,384,773
13
Poland
Poland
7,311,960 6,481,620 7,859,510 7,081,460 6,030,930 5,590,030 6,020,586
14
Peru
Peru
5,133,927 5,389,231 5,515,378 5,702,350 6,036,604 5,445,216 5,674,059
15
Türkiye
Türkiye
4,550,000 4,979,824 5,200,000 5,100,000 5,200,000 5,700,000 5,430,000
16
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
5,060,000 5,307,000 5,512,813 5,127,387 5,062,283 4,703,724 4,896,024
17
Algeria
Algeria
4,653,322 5,020,249 4,659,482 4,360,880 4,356,128 4,632,152 4,495,090
18
Brazil
Brazil
3,728,953 3,711,744 3,752,999 3,853,464 3,926,076 4,188,704 4,042,868
19
Belgium
Belgium
3,045,440 4,027,620 3,928,910 3,871,470 3,577,730 4,021,930 3,858,578
20
Belarus
Belarus
4,347,600 4,354,700 3,707,899 3,405,055 3,858,797 4,020,846 3,849,073
21
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
2,911,933 3,089,658 3,143,818 3,285,646 3,443,224 3,574,060 3,477,127
22
Nepal
Nepal
3,088,000 3,112,947 3,131,830 3,325,231 3,410,829 3,487,816 3,432,203
23
Iran
Iran
3,574,934 3,562,728 3,424,927 3,214,971 2,599,089 2,483,199 2,664,320
24
Denmark
Denmark
1,806,800 2,408,700 2,762,900 2,374,600 2,617,600 2,757,200 2,638,800
25
Colombia
Colombia
3,018,999 3,123,804 2,625,272 2,596,518 2,526,330 2,573,450 2,563,928
26
South Africa
South Africa
2,467,724 2,673,768 2,669,147 2,595,280 2,528,946 2,415,638 2,485,559
27
Argentina
Argentina
2,483,769 2,600,000 2,884,000 2,871,706 2,410,599 2,365,998 2,480,520
28
Japan
Japan
2,260,000 2,399,000 2,205,000 2,175,000 2,283,000 2,180,066 2,209,933
29
Kenya
Kenya
1,870,375 1,978,952 1,859,776 2,107,824 1,831,809 2,309,913 2,126,064
30
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
3,806,992 2,113,763 2,164,918 2,178,319 2,204,735 2,046,772 2,120,470
31
Mexico
Mexico
1,802,592 1,783,896 1,943,910 1,947,761 1,878,976 1,986,199 1,946,344
32
Spain
Spain
2,010,930 2,259,320 2,051,830 2,081,110 1,881,920 1,921,850 1,941,723
33
Morocco
Morocco
1,869,149 1,956,711 1,707,068 1,641,853 1,768,362 1,822,865 1,770,312
34
Malawi
Malawi
1,125,874 1,113,077 1,318,236 1,419,527 1,442,661 1,551,921 1,492,664
35
Indonesia
Indonesia
1,284,760 1,314,654 1,282,768 1,361,064 1,503,998 1,248,513 1,347,669
36
Australia
Australia
1,188,655 1,225,274 1,076,780 1,267,639 1,108,930 1,462,975 1,317,694
37
Italy
Italy
1,307,600 1,338,430 1,434,650 1,362,130 1,332,980 1,265,450 1,305,045
38
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan
1,446,610 1,373,800 1,327,163 1,289,108 1,257,012 1,286,827 1,278,339
39
Romania
Romania
3,022,760 2,626,790 1,601,240 1,397,840 1,345,780 1,183,470 1,275,037
40
Ethiopia
Ethiopia
933,109 924,528 1,141,872 1,309,600 1,315,168 1,191,047 1,251,994
41
Nigeria
Nigeria
1,218,313 1,210,936 1,221,406 1,216,885 1,216,409 1,218,233 1,217,416
42
Bolivia
Bolivia
1,160,940 1,256,584 1,317,923 1,272,649 1,243,913 1,167,305 1,211,356
43
Tajikistan
Tajikistan
964,644 994,433 1,021,500 1,041,300 1,094,400 1,144,900 1,109,030
44
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
898,914 1,004,172 1,037,637 1,061,958 1,074,261 1,010,517 1,039,929
45
Tanzania
Tanzania
1,080,144 1,013,408 1,086,206 1,034,401 979,131 962,026 981,633
46
Chile
Chile
1,183,357 1,162,568 1,288,154 994,508 1,024,511 843,119 927,814
47
Rwanda
Rwanda
916,062 973,408 858,521 938,281 908,007 865,014 892,565
48
Afghanistan
Afghanistan
615,684 921,122 855,395 879,371 889,000 889,000 887,074
49
Sweden
Sweden
723,000 846,900 877,200 826,000 852,200 810,000 825,860
50
Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan
359,747 382,382 490,606 535,908 698,749 788,265 710,939
51
Lebanon
Lebanon
645,900 572,110 628,410 659,480 678,093 659,588 665,118
52
Austria
Austria
697,930 751,260 885,890 769,690 686,220 594,040 656,824
53
Guatemala
Guatemala
560,655 585,358 598,685 585,358 643,343 666,064 643,107
54
Czech Republic
Czech Republic
583,560 622,600 696,220 671,860 655,260 573,770 617,835
55
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
482,350 474,065 562,310 578,108 605,000 610,390 602,317
56
Syria
Syria
562,342 635,519 647,319 594,625 554,740 619,568 595,131
57
Serbia
Serbia
487,909 702,086 664,891 613,785 523,762 599,574 579,673
58
North Korea
North Korea
570,807 684,587 661,092 675,468 595,211 522,496 574,905
59
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
476,904 408,158 592,779 447,867 599,550 580,574 559,725
60
South Korea
South Korea
548,065 630,140 553,194 554,893 480,601 544,042 527,180
61
Finland
Finland
600,300 618,900 624,400 558,790 533,290 498,100 520,795
62
Sudan
Sudan
439,554 465,927 493,882 504,306 520,134 527,770 520,787
63
Mozambique
Mozambique
329,600 362,600 470,430 479,839 495,839 526,249 507,844
64
Israel
Israel
511,163 524,394 527,965 501,153 488,221 504,557 498,975
65
Angola
Angola
458,217 455,249 480,560 485,371 502,204 501,623 498,547
66
Guinea
Guinea
151,326 200,576 266,866 349,747 457,632 559,961 487,220
67
Venezuela
Venezuela
379,472 427,319 451,334 475,027 481,617 475,912 477,446
68
New Zealand
New Zealand
496,650 519,033 552,975 550,402 426,942 428,571 452,448
69
Myanmar
Myanmar
488,535 485,823 468,098 441,807 439,120 432,363 436,279
70
Burundi
Burundi
302,665 376,441 357,668 394,279 423,241 449,576 430,616
71
Tunisia
Tunisia
465,000 435,000 450,000 450,000 400,000 436,138 428,069
72
Uganda
Uganda
327,332 260,000 250,000 394,400 434,000 422,026 420,093
73
Switzerland
Switzerland
447,600 413,984 488,638 342,752 382,029 360,394 363,356
74
Armenia
Armenia
415,050 404,057 437,226 364,557 351,393 364,532 360,595
75
Cameroon
Cameroon
377,912 336,378 321,755 320,077 370,976 364,284 357,450
76
Ireland
Ireland
273,010 382,370 300,150 407,500 367,950 322,200 352,985
77
Libya
Libya
357,590 359,460 366,750 328,890 326,490 370,358 348,904
78
Greece
Greece
465,770 470,210 450,640 381,740 391,940 309,140 348,500
79
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina
394,274 381,308 441,218 339,727 312,923 366,354 344,999
80
Norway
Norway
326,400 332,200 361,200 368,900 376,400 313,500 343,450
81
Portugal
Portugal
431,690 424,290 409,640 413,320 319,830 325,080 341,153
82
Vietnam
Vietnam
376,377 333,729 294,090 323,685 332,851 340,864 335,024
83
Niger
Niger
168,569 198,392 235,635 339,524 400,148 293,473 334,686
84
Yemen
Yemen
229,777 233,051 242,575 347,377 352,752 301,746 326,174
85
Iraq
Iraq
165,589 392,348 674,840 466,127 270,591 229,069 288,937
86
Albania
Albania
254,543 260,661 254,886 258,862 262,673 274,188 267,668
87
Ecuador
Ecuador
269,201 275,346 408,313 244,749 251,433 262,038 255,399
88
Madagascar
Madagascar
257,379 250,000 248,827 249,728 251,258 251,037 250,841
89
Mali
Mali
310,902 303,257 225,880 218,062 285,310 227,614 243,012
90
Lithuania
Lithuania
289,800 329,780 296,740 200,160 226,420 267,330 241,623
91
Hungary
Hungary
327,580 343,540 270,090 239,840 199,210 209,950 212,706
92
Georgia
Georgia
237,500 194,700 208,600 234,700 198,900 197,300 205,260
93
Mongolia
Mongolia
168,883 192,240 244,262 182,638 214,005 179,368 190,413
94
North Macedonia
North Macedonia
181,931 190,527 193,426 179,815 196,886 184,181 187,119
95
Moldova
Moldova
174,774 176,850 171,899 218,291 171,799 172,410 181,403
96
Jordan
Jordan
153,199 173,653 147,913 189,372 144,764 193,729 178,168
97
Bulgaria
Bulgaria
261,690 197,410 192,330 195,640 172,210 119,240 150,411
98
Senegal
Senegal
118,783 140,000 147,985 143,640 140,500 140,873 141,315
99
Slovakia
Slovakia
169,950 182,420 166,200 151,100 130,630 135,790 137,304
100
Latvia
Latvia
196,200 223,700 181,100 115,100 130,400 147,500 135,890
101
Lesotho
Lesotho
131,364 134,962 131,676 132,667 133,102 132,482 132,705
102
Croatia
Croatia
182,260 173,150 174,280 127,830 103,400 126,280 119,726
103
Thailand
Thailand
108,291 127,935 126,864 119,897 110,860 120,474 117,474
104
DR Congo
DR Congo
101,694 102,932 104,157 104,187 105,457 106,742 105,846
105
Philippines
Philippines
117,422 116,061 113,562 103,058 107,416 100,055 102,864
106
Cuba
Cuba
135,147 129,500 115,385 97,292 92,942 101,721 98,202
107
Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
88,557 94,056 89,125 90,802 92,425 104,621 98,198
108
Cyprus
Cyprus
105,330 82,100 91,880 98,980 85,160 90,000 90,344
109
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
48,748 52,824 47,619 83,410 77,784 81,272 80,653
110
Uruguay
Uruguay
87,000 94,400 73,706 93,121 91,000 68,000 79,924
111
Estonia
Estonia
58,030 80,130 88,390 66,270 72,620 79,300 74,690
112
Palestine
Palestine
61,730 59,640 60,080 81,959 73,043 65,346 70,978
113
Slovenia
Slovenia
72,920 65,960 89,880 64,040 58,230 68,580 64,567
114
Nicaragua
Nicaragua
66,169 66,858 68,817 77,710 56,416 61,819 63,376
115
Taiwan
Taiwan
62,287 62,447 52,722 62,175 61,428 61,819 61,773
116
Zambia
Zambia
13,546 38,786 79,980 62,358 52,372 65,082 60,724
117
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
88,897 101,642 65,085 75,911 47,614 40,749 49,841
118
Chad
Chad
35,771 37,732 36,861 37,450 37,191 36,932 37,113
119
Bhutan
Bhutan
44,278 43,560 45,500 38,573 31,146 37,749 35,933
120
Haiti
Haiti
35,010 35,280 34,807 35,032 35,040 34,960 34,998
121
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso
29,000 37,000 28,497 27,063 28,548 29,622 28,788
122
Honduras
Honduras
26,578 26,937 27,225 27,155 27,106 27,162 27,143
123
Panama
Panama
24,424 23,302 32,310 27,256 26,702 27,035 26,980
124
Montenegro
Montenegro
26,098 26,557 29,460 27,547 23,151 23,011 23,960
125
Kuwait
Kuwait
36,212 34,807 18,681 23,875 14,781 18,105 18,262
126
Jamaica
Jamaica
16,184 15,717 14,685 16,751 18,669 13,301 15,601
127
Mauritius
Mauritius
17,033 14,822 14,192 12,910 16,519 13,719 14,397
128
Namibia
Namibia
14,513 14,183 14,328 14,341 14,284 14,318 14,312
129
Luxembourg
Luxembourg
16,210 15,330 16,370 16,220 14,610 12,840 14,047
130
Oman
Oman
15,613 15,766 16,146 12,462 12,861 13,521 13,111
131
Eswatini
Eswatini
8,441 8,503 8,622 8,752 8,626 8,667 8,672
132
El Salvador
El Salvador
10,597 8,468 10,340 9,169 7,727 7,333 7,819
133
Congo
Congo
7,016 7,181 7,106 7,101 7,130 7,112 7,115
134
Iceland
Iceland
6,020 8,200 7,379 6,355 7,200 7,298 7,080
135
Malta
Malta
9,360 8,990 7,990 7,120 7,120 5,500 6,310
136
Paraguay
Paraguay
3,851 3,867 3,983 4,089 4,164 3,959 4,046
137
Laos
Laos
2,160 2,200 3,722 3,641 3,564 3,527 3,561
138
Comoros
Comoros
3,003 3,128 3,253 3,378 3,492 3,555 3,501
139
Botswana
Botswana
12,335 1,800 2,461 2,306 3,394 3,697 3,328
140
Cape Verde
Cape Verde
2,200 2,666 2,550 2,400 4,031 2,534 2,956
141
Mauritania
Mauritania
2,374 2,388 2,399 2,419 2,443 2,467 2,450
142
Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands
1,518 1,513 1,516 1,523 1,526 1,529 1,527
143
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
451 4,193 1,051 1,853 1,291 1,288 1,402
144
Central African Republic
Central African Republic
1,345 1,357 1,396 1,366 1,373 1,378 1,374
145
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea
1,237 1,280 1,262 1,260 1,267 1,263 1,264
146
Belize
Belize
1,540 1,582 1,184 1,426 592 1,481 1,203
147
Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste
1,236 1,199 1,143 1,007 1,059 1,243 1,141
148
New Caledonia
New Caledonia
2,510 2,485 2,616 2,264 358 780 950
149
Qatar
Qatar
17 86 206 490 466 1,024 750
150
Benin
Benin
60 105 63 156 276 253 241
151
Dominica
Dominica
148 148 149 149 149 150 150
152
Bahrain
Bahrain
85 30 30 110 110 120 115
153
Eritrea
Eritrea
59 55 62 59 59 60 59
154
Vanuatu
Vanuatu
0 0 0 0 3 3 2

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country produces the most potatoes in the world?

China is the world's largest potato producer with 93,430,000 tonnes in 2023, accounting for 24% of global output. Production concentrates in northern provinces including Inner Mongolia, Gansu, Guizhou, and Sichuan, where cool climates favor cultivation. China transformed from minor producer in the 1960s to world leader through government promotion of potatoes as the fourth staple crop. The country cultivates across three seasons—spring, summer, and autumn—enabling year-round supply, with growing processing industry demand for french fries, chips, and starch production.

Why are potatoes considered such an important food crop?

Potatoes rank as the world's fourth most important food crop, providing more food per unit area than any other major crop with 85% edible product compared to 50% for cereals. Global production of 383.1 million tonnes in 2023 spans 157 countries from Arctic Circle to tropical highlands. Potatoes offer exceptional nutritional value with vitamin C, potassium, fiber, and protein, while requiring less water than rice or wheat. The crop's versatility—from fresh consumption to processing into french fries, chips, and starch—combined with ability to thrive in diverse climates makes it crucial for global food security.

Data Disclaimer: Projected data (future years) are estimates based on mathematical models. Actual values may differ. Learn about our methodology →

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