Potato production in Austria
Austria: Potato production was 693,640 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
693,640 tonnes
Change on year
up 16.8%
World rank
51st
of 160 countries
All-time high
3.50 million tonnes
in 1963
All-time low
536,473 tonnes
in 2015
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Potato production in Austria, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for potato production in Austria is 693,640 tonnes, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 16.8% on the previous year and down 7.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potato production in Austria peaked at 3.50 million tonnes in 1963 and was at its lowest, 536,473 tonnes, in 2015.
Austria ranks 51st of 160 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.
Potato production in Austria, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3.39 million tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 3.21 million tonnes | -5.3% |
| 1963 | 3.50 million tonnes | +8.9% |
| 1964 | 3.44 million tonnes | -1.7% |
| 1965 | 2.54 million tonnes | -26.1% |
| 1966 | 3.01 million tonnes | +18.4% |
| 1967 | 3.05 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1968 | 3.47 million tonnes | +13.9% |
| 1969 | 2.94 million tonnes | -15.3% |
| 1970 | 2.70 million tonnes | -8.0% |
| 1971 | 2.72 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 1972 | 2.34 million tonnes | -13.8% |
| 1973 | 2.12 million tonnes | -9.6% |
| 1974 | 2.00 million tonnes | -5.7% |
| 1975 | 1.58 million tonnes | -20.9% |
| 1976 | 1.75 million tonnes | +10.6% |
| 1977 | 1.35 million tonnes | -22.6% |
| 1978 | 1.40 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1979 | 1.49 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 1980 | 1.26 million tonnes | -15.4% |
| 1981 | 1.31 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1982 | 1.12 million tonnes | -14.4% |
| 1983 | 1.01 million tonnes | -9.7% |
| 1984 | 1.14 million tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1985 | 1.04 million tonnes | -8.4% |
| 1986 | 982,405 tonnes | -5.7% |
| 1987 | 879,497 tonnes | -10.5% |
| 1988 | 1.00 million tonnes | +13.8% |
| 1989 | 845,466 tonnes | -15.5% |
| 1990 | 793,537 tonnes | -6.1% |
| 1991 | 789,979 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 1992 | 738,256 tonnes | -6.5% |
| 1993 | 885,833 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1994 | 593,720 tonnes | -33.0% |
| 1995 | 724,426 tonnes | +22.0% |
| 1996 | 768,974 tonnes | +6.1% |
| 1997 | 676,872 tonnes | -12.0% |
| 1998 | 646,915 tonnes | -4.4% |
| 1999 | 711,729 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 2000 | 694,609 tonnes | -2.4% |
| 2001 | 694,602 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 2002 | 684,321 tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2003 | 560,340 tonnes | -18.1% |
| 2004 | 693,054 tonnes | +23.7% |
| 2005 | 763,165 tonnes | +10.1% |
| 2006 | 654,621 tonnes | -14.2% |
| 2007 | 668,755 tonnes | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 756,945 tonnes | +13.2% |
| 2009 | 722,098 tonnes | -4.6% |
| 2010 | 671,722 tonnes | -7.0% |
| 2011 | 816,070 tonnes | +21.5% |
| 2012 | 665,416 tonnes | -18.5% |
| 2013 | 604,051 tonnes | -9.2% |
| 2014 | 750,637 tonnes | +24.3% |
| 2015 | 536,473 tonnes | -28.5% |
| 2016 | 767,261 tonnes | +43.0% |
| 2017 | 653,400 tonnes | -14.8% |
| 2018 | 697,930 tonnes | +6.8% |
| 2019 | 751,260 tonnes | +7.6% |
| 2020 | 885,890 tonnes | +17.9% |
| 2021 | 769,690 tonnes | -13.1% |
| 2022 | 686,220 tonnes | -10.8% |
| 2023 | 594,040 tonnes | -13.4% |
| 2024 | 693,640 tonnes | +16.8% |
Austria compared with similar countries
- Austria's 693,640 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 357,550 tonnes, 1.9× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Austria's 693,640 tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 553,100 tonnes, 1.3× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.17 million tonnes | 2.54 million tonnes | 3.50 million tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.94 million tonnes | 1.35 million tonnes | 2.72 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.06 million tonnes | 845,466 tonnes | 1.31 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 733,024 tonnes | 593,720 tonnes | 885,833 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 689,251 tonnes | 560,340 tonnes | 763,165 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 691,422 tonnes | 536,473 tonnes | 816,070 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 725,896 tonnes | 594,040 tonnes | 885,890 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Austria
More reference data data for Austria
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6222 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2597 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1986 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.84 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.08 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is potato production in Austria?
- Potato production in Austria was 693,640 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest potato production recorded in Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 3.50 million tonnes in 1963.
- What is the lowest potato production recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was 536,473 tonnes in 2015.
- How does Austria rank for potato production?
- Austria ranks 51st out of 160 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potato production rising or falling in Austria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Austria data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Potato production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Potato production is measured in tonnes.