Potato Yield Per Hectare 2019

Potato yield per hectare assesses agricultural efficiency by measuring how much potatoes are grown per unit area.

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Highest
United States
50.75 tons per hectare
Lowest
Eritrea
0.62 tons per hectare
Median country
19.31 tons per hectare
Countries with data
155

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1
United States flag
United States
50.752 tons per hectare
2
New Zealand flag
New Zealand
50.309 tons per hectare
3
Kuwait flag
Kuwait
47.421 tons per hectare
4
Ireland flag
Ireland
44.103 tons per hectare
5
Denmark flag
Denmark
42.482 tons per hectare
6
Netherlands flag
Netherlands
42.003 tons per hectare
7
France flag
France
41.323 tons per hectare
8
Belgium flag
Belgium
41.019 tons per hectare
9
Germany flag
Germany
39.036 tons per hectare
10
Canada flag
Canada
38.776 tons per hectare
11
Jordan flag
Jordan
37.866 tons per hectare
12
Australia flag
Australia
37.802 tons per hectare
13
Switzerland flag
Switzerland
37.7 tons per hectare
14
Israel flag
Israel
37.529 tons per hectare
15
State of Palestine flag
State of Palestine
37.275 tons per hectare
16
United Kingdom flag
United Kingdom
36.854 tons per hectare
17
South Africa flag
South Africa
36.733 tons per hectare
18
Sweden flag
Sweden
35.81 tons per hectare
19
Turkey flag
Turkey
35.377 tons per hectare
20
Uzbekistan flag
Uzbekistan
34.639 tons per hectare
21
Argentina flag
Argentina
34.134 tons per hectare
22
Spain flag
Spain
33.898 tons per hectare
23
Japan flag
Japan
32.245 tons per hectare
24
Iran flag
Iran
32.159 tons per hectare
25
Algeria flag
Algeria
31.801 tons per hectare
26
Brazil flag
Brazil
31.766 tons per hectare
27
Laos flag
Laos
31.429 tons per hectare
28
Austria flag
Austria
31.342 tons per hectare
29
Morocco flag
Morocco
31.326 tons per hectare
30
Mexico flag
Mexico
30.524 tons per hectare
31
Niger flag
Niger
30.078 tons per hectare
32
Bahrain flag
Bahrain
30 tons per hectare
33
Greece flag
Greece
29.48 tons per hectare
34
Egypt flag
Egypt
29.288 tons per hectare
35
Finland flag
Finland
28.921 tons per hectare
36
South Korea flag
South Korea
28.651 tons per hectare
37
Italy flag
Italy
28.593 tons per hectare
38
Norway flag
Norway
28.427 tons per hectare
39
Iraq flag
Iraq
27.959 tons per hectare
40
Chile flag
Chile
27.805 tons per hectare
41
Czech Republic flag
Czech Republic
27.2 tons per hectare
42
Dominican Republic flag
Dominican Republic
26.852 tons per hectare
43
El Salvador flag
El Salvador
26.38 tons per hectare
44
Panama flag
Panama
25.88 tons per hectare
45
Hungary flag
Hungary
25.85 tons per hectare
46
Guatemala flag
Guatemala
25.816 tons per hectare
47
Albania flag
Albania
25.646 tons per hectare
48
Syrian Arab Republic flag
Syrian Arab Republic
25.631 tons per hectare
49
Luxembourg flag
Luxembourg
25.55 tons per hectare
50
Oman flag
Oman
25.21 tons per hectare
51
Pakistan flag
Pakistan
24.887 tons per hectare
52
Saudi Arabia flag
Saudi Arabia
24.402 tons per hectare
53
Taiwan flag
Taiwan
24.157 tons per hectare
54
Portugal flag
Portugal
23.585 tons per hectare
55
Estonia flag
Estonia
23.568 tons per hectare
56
Slovenia flag
Slovenia
23.557 tons per hectare
57
Colombia flag
Colombia
23.387 tons per hectare
58
Uruguay flag
Uruguay
23.291 tons per hectare
59
Belarus flag
Belarus
23.151 tons per hectare
60
India flag
India
23.097 tons per hectare
61
Mali flag
Mali
22.532 tons per hectare
62
Senegal flag
Senegal
22.529 tons per hectare
63
United Arab Emirates flag
United Arab Emirates
22.495 tons per hectare
64
Latvia flag
Latvia
22.37 tons per hectare
65
Slovakia flag
Slovakia
22.274 tons per hectare
66
China flag
China
22.174 tons per hectare
67
Kazakhstan flag
Kazakhstan
21.795 tons per hectare
68
Poland flag
Poland
21.428 tons per hectare
69
Bulgaria flag
Bulgaria
21.25 tons per hectare
70
Cyprus flag
Cyprus
21.16 tons per hectare
71
Mauritius flag
Mauritius
20.759 tons per hectare
72
Bangladesh flag
Bangladesh
20.613 tons per hectare
73
Serbia flag
Serbia
20.583 tons per hectare
74
Cuba flag
Cuba
20.494 tons per hectare
75
Armenia flag
Armenia
20.069 tons per hectare
76
Libya flag
Libya
19.805 tons per hectare
77
Nicaragua flag
Nicaragua
19.607 tons per hectare
78
Venezuela flag
Venezuela
19.31 tons per hectare
79
Tajikistan flag
Tajikistan
19.281 tons per hectare
80
Indonesia flag
Indonesia
19.27 tons per hectare
81
Zambia flag
Zambia
19.236 tons per hectare
82
Mozambique flag
Mozambique
19.084 tons per hectare
83
Lebanon flag
Lebanon
19.084 tons per hectare
84
Zimbabwe flag
Zimbabwe
19 tons per hectare
85
Sri Lanka flag
Sri Lanka
18.712 tons per hectare
86
Lesotho flag
Lesotho
18.6 tons per hectare
87
Croatia flag
Croatia
18.44 tons per hectare
88
Lithuania flag
Lithuania
18.1 tons per hectare
89
Russia flag
Russia
17.823 tons per hectare
90
Thailand flag
Thailand
17.821 tons per hectare
91
Azerbaijan flag
Azerbaijan
17.642 tons per hectare
92
Kyrgyzstan flag
Kyrgyzstan
17.344 tons per hectare
93
Tunisia flag
Tunisia
16.951 tons per hectare
94
Costa Rica flag
Costa Rica
16.678 tons per hectare
95
Cabo Verde flag
Cabo Verde
16.356 tons per hectare
96
Montenegro flag
Montenegro
16.353 tons per hectare
97
Peru flag
Peru
16.273 tons per hectare
98
Afghanistan flag
Afghanistan
16.141 tons per hectare
99
Nepal flag
Nepal
16.046 tons per hectare
100
Jamaica flag
Jamaica
15.876 tons per hectare
101
Malawi flag
Malawi
15.831 tons per hectare
102
Myanmar flag
Myanmar
15.494 tons per hectare
103
Ukraine flag
Ukraine
15.487 tons per hectare
104
Philippines flag
Philippines
15.445 tons per hectare
105
Vietnam flag
Vietnam
15.439 tons per hectare
106
Turkmenistan flag
Turkmenistan
15.355 tons per hectare
107
Romania flag
Romania
15.086 tons per hectare
108
Comoros flag
Comoros
15 tons per hectare
109
Fiji flag
Fiji
15 tons per hectare
110
Faroe Islands flag
Faroe Islands
14.949 tons per hectare
111
Yemen flag
Yemen
14.834 tons per hectare
112
Dominica flag
Dominica
14.667 tons per hectare
113
Honduras flag
Honduras
14.647 tons per hectare
114
North Macedonia flag
North Macedonia
14.359 tons per hectare
115
Paraguay flag
Paraguay
14.322 tons per hectare
116
Ecuador flag
Ecuador
13.995 tons per hectare
117
Ethiopia flag
Ethiopia
13.691 tons per hectare
118
Iceland flag
Iceland
13.667 tons per hectare
119
Sudan flag
Sudan
13.237 tons per hectare
120
Malta flag
Malta
13.029 tons per hectare
121
Haiti flag
Haiti
12.7 tons per hectare
122
Belize flag
Belize
12.169 tons per hectare
123
Namibia flag
Namibia
12.07 tons per hectare
124
Guinea flag
Guinea
12 tons per hectare
125
Georgia flag
Georgia
11.945 tons per hectare
126
Cameroon flag
Cameroon
11.636 tons per hectare
127
Mongolia flag
Mongolia
11.285 tons per hectare
128
Bosnia and Herzegovina flag
Bosnia and Herzegovina
11.137 tons per hectare
129
Tanzania flag
Tanzania
10.491 tons per hectare
130
Bhutan flag
Bhutan
10.403 tons per hectare
131
Qatar flag
Qatar
9.943 tons per hectare
132
Benin flag
Benin
9.869 tons per hectare
133
Chad flag
Chad
9.786 tons per hectare
134
Republic of Moldova flag
Republic of Moldova
9.771 tons per hectare
135
Kenya flag
Kenya
9.292 tons per hectare
136
French Polynesia flag
French Polynesia
9.281 tons per hectare
137
Rwanda flag
Rwanda
9.047 tons per hectare
138
Congo flag
Congo
8.632 tons per hectare
139
Uganda flag
Uganda
8.618 tons per hectare
140
New Caledonia flag
New Caledonia
7.643 tons per hectare
141
Bolivia flag
Bolivia
7.152 tons per hectare
142
Angola flag
Angola
7.117 tons per hectare
143
Burundi flag
Burundi
7.012 tons per hectare
144
Mauritania flag
Mauritania
6.145 tons per hectare
145
Madagascar flag
Madagascar
5.99 tons per hectare
146
Papua New Guinea flag
Papua New Guinea
5.904 tons per hectare
147
North Korea flag
North Korea
4.653 tons per hectare
148
Congo, Democratic Republic of the flag
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
4.557 tons per hectare
149
Nigeria flag
Nigeria
3.763 tons per hectare
150
Botswana flag
Botswana
2.118 tons per hectare
151
Eswatini flag
Eswatini
2.118 tons per hectare
152
Burkina Faso flag
Burkina Faso
1.911 tons per hectare
153
Central African Republic flag
Central African Republic
1.062 tons per hectare
154
Timor-Leste flag
Timor-Leste
1.04 tons per hectare
155
Eritrea flag
Eritrea
0.616 tons per hectare

↑Top 10 Countries

  1. #1United States flagUnited States
  2. #2New Zealand flagNew Zealand
  3. #3Kuwait flagKuwait
  4. #4Ireland flagIreland
  5. #5Denmark flagDenmark
  6. #6Netherlands flagNetherlands
  7. #7France flagFrance
  8. #8Belgium flagBelgium
  9. #9Germany flagGermany
  10. #10Canada flagCanada

Analysis: These countries represent the highest values in this dataset, showcasing significant scale and impact on global statistics.

↓Bottom 10 Countries

  1. #155Eritrea flagEritrea
  2. #154Timor-Leste flagTimor-Leste
  3. #153Central African Republic flagCentral African Republic
  4. #152Burkina Faso flagBurkina Faso
  5. #151Eswatini flagEswatini
  6. #150Botswana flagBotswana
  7. #149Nigeria flagNigeria
  8. #148Congo, Democratic Republic of the flagCongo, Democratic Republic of the
  9. #147North Korea flagNorth Korea
  10. #146Papua New Guinea flagPapua New Guinea

Context: These countries or territories have the lowest values, often due to geographic size, administrative status, or specific characteristics.

Insights by country

1

Armenia

In 2019, Armenia achieved a potato yield of 20.0694 tons per hectare, ranking #75 out of 155 countries. This yield is notably lower than the global leader, China, which has significantly higher agricultural productivity. Factors contributing to Armenia's yield include its mountainous terrain, which poses challenges for large-scale farming, and a reliance on traditional farming methods that may limit efficiency.

2

Romania

In 2019, Romania ranked #107 globally in Potato Yield Per Hectare, producing 15.086101 tons per hectare. This yield is notably lower than the European Union average, reflecting challenges in agricultural practices compared to top producers like the Netherlands. Factors such as fragmented land ownership, limited access to modern farming technology, and climate variability significantly impact Romania's potato farming efficiency.

3

Taiwan

In 2019, Taiwan achieved a global rank of #53 with a Potato Yield Per Hectare of 24.157402 tons per hectare. This yield is notably higher than the bottom-ranked country, which reflects Taiwan's advanced agricultural practices and technology. The island's favorable climate and fertile volcanic soil contribute significantly to its potato production, while government support for modern farming techniques enhances productivity.

4

Georgia

In 2019, Georgia ranked #125 globally in Potato Yield Per Hectare, achieving a yield of 11.9448 tons per hectare. This yield is significantly lower than the top-ranked country, which often exceeds 40 tons per hectare. Contributing factors to Georgia's performance include its mountainous terrain, which limits large-scale agricultural operations, and a reliance on traditional farming methods that may not utilize modern agricultural technology.

5

Botswana

Botswana ranked #150 in 2019 for Potato Yield Per Hectare, producing 2.1176002 tons per hectare. This yield is significantly lower than the global average and reflects the challenges faced by the agricultural sector in the country.

Factors such as limited arable land, a semi-arid climate, and reliance on rain-fed agriculture hinder higher potato yields. Additionally, Botswana's economic focus on diamond mining may divert resources and investment away from agricultural development.

6

Fiji

In 2019, Fiji ranked #109 globally for Potato Yield Per Hectare, with a yield of 15.000001 tons per hectare. This yield is lower than many neighboring Pacific island nations, reflecting challenges in agricultural productivity. Factors such as limited arable land, susceptibility to climate change, and reliance on imported agricultural inputs contribute to Fiji's relatively low potato yield.

7

Kenya

In 2019, Kenya ranked #135 globally with a potato yield of 9.291901 tons per hectare. This yield is significantly lower than that of top producers, which can exceed 40 tons per hectare. Contributing factors to Kenya's yield include challenges such as limited access to high-quality seeds, inconsistent rainfall patterns, and insufficient agricultural technology adoption.

8

Ireland

In 2019, Ireland achieved a global rank of #4 with a potato yield of 44.102703 tons per hectare. This figure is significantly higher than the global average, reflecting Ireland's favorable climate and rich soil conditions for potato cultivation. The country's agricultural policies, combined with a strong tradition of potato farming, contribute to its high productivity levels.

9

Bulgaria

Bulgaria achieved a global rank of #69 for Potato Yield Per Hectare in 2019, with a yield of 21.2497 tons per hectare. This yield is below the European Union average, reflecting challenges in agricultural productivity compared to top producers like the Netherlands. Factors influencing Bulgaria's potato yield include its diverse climate suitable for cultivation, but also issues such as outdated farming techniques and limited investment in modern agricultural practices.

10

Bolivia

In 2019, Bolivia ranked #141 globally for Potato Yield Per Hectare, with a yield of 7.1515 tons per hectare. This figure is significantly lower than the global average, highlighting challenges in agricultural productivity. Factors contributing to this yield include Bolivia's diverse topography, which can hinder large-scale farming practices, and limited access to advanced agricultural technologies.

Analysis & Context

In 2019, the country with the highest Potato Yield Per Hectare was the United States, achieving an impressive yield of 50.75 tons per hectare. The global range for potato yield per hectare spanned from a minimum of 0.62 tons in Eritrea to the maximum in the United States. The global average yield was 20.94 tons per hectare, providing a benchmark for agricultural efficiency worldwide.

Economic and Agricultural Factors Influencing High Yields

The countries leading in potato yield per hectare, such as the United States with 50.75 tons and New Zealand with 50.31 tons, benefit from advanced agricultural technologies and practices. These nations often invest heavily in research and development, enabling them to adopt high-yield varieties and efficient farming techniques. For instance, the United States' agricultural sector is characterized by large-scale mechanization and the use of precision agriculture, which optimizes input use and enhances productivity.

In contrast, countries like Kuwait and Ireland, with yields of 47.42 tons and 44.10 tons respectively, leverage their favorable climate conditions and efficient irrigation systems to maximize output. High yields in these countries can also be attributed to their focus on agricultural sustainability and soil health management, ensuring long-term productivity.

Challenges in Low-Yield Regions

At the other end of the spectrum, countries such as Eritrea and Timor-Leste have yields as low as 0.62 tons and 1.04 tons per hectare, respectively. These low yields are often a result of several compounding factors including limited access to modern agricultural inputs, inadequate infrastructure, and challenging climatic conditions. In Sub-Saharan Africa, where countries like Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have yields of 3.76 tons and 4.56 tons, the agricultural sector is heavily reliant on smallholder farms with limited resources.

Furthermore, political instability and economic constraints in these regions can hinder the adoption of modern agricultural practices, exacerbating the yield gap between high and low-performing countries.

Significant Year-over-Year Changes

Analyzing year-over-year changes reveals substantial shifts in potato yield per hectare. State of Palestine experienced the most significant increase, with yields rising by 18.16 tons, marking a 95.0% improvement. This dramatic increase could be attributed to enhanced farming techniques and possibly favorable weather conditions. Similarly, Zambia saw a remarkable increase of 11.75 tons, a 156.9% rise, which may reflect successful agricultural policies or investment in crop management practices.

Conversely, Kuwait experienced the largest decrease, with a reduction of 14.91 tons per hectare, equating to a 23.9% decline. This significant drop could be influenced by adverse weather conditions or shifts in resource allocation. Botswana also saw a substantial decrease of 13.36 tons, representing an 86.3% reduction, potentially due to economic challenges or environmental stressors impacting agricultural output.

Implications of Potato Yield Variability

The variability in potato yield per hectare across different countries has profound implications for food security and agricultural policy. High yields in countries like the United States and New Zealand not only bolster their domestic food supply but also position them as key players in the global potato market. These countries can leverage their surplus production to influence global prices and trade dynamics.

On the other hand, low-yield regions must address structural challenges to improve agricultural productivity. International cooperation, investment in agricultural infrastructure, and knowledge transfer could play pivotal roles in closing the yield gap. For countries like Eritrea and Timor-Leste, enhancing yield is crucial for improving food security and reducing dependence on imports.

Overall, understanding the factors driving potato yield per hectare is essential for formulating effective agricultural policies that promote sustainable development and food security across diverse regions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Potato Yield Per Hectare in 2019

Which country had the highest potato yield per hectare in 2019?

The United States had the highest potato yield per hectare in 2019, with 50.75 tons per hectare.

Which country had the lowest potato yield per hectare in 2019?

Eritrea had the lowest potato yield per hectare in 2019, with 0.62 tons per hectare.

What was the average potato yield per hectare across all countries in 2019?

The average potato yield per hectare across all countries in 2019 was 20.94 tons per hectare.

What was the median potato yield per hectare in 2019?

The median potato yield per hectare in 2019 was 19.31 tons per hectare.

Which countries were in the top 3 for potato yield per hectare in 2019?

The top 3 countries for potato yield per hectare in 2019 were the United States, New Zealand, and Kuwait.

How many countries are included in the potato yield per hectare dataset for 2019?

The potato yield per hectare dataset for 2019 includes 155 countries.

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