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