Potato production in Estonia
Estonia: Potato production was 69,330 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
69,330 tonnes
Change on year
down 12.6%
World rank
113th
of 160 countries
All-time high
669,100 tonnes
in 1992
All-time low
58,030 tonnes
in 2018
Years of data
33
1992–2024
Potato production in Estonia, 1992–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, potato production in Estonia stood at 69,330 tonnes.
The figure is down 12.6% on the previous year and down 40.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potato production in Estonia peaked at 669,100 tonnes in 1992 and was at its lowest, 58,030 tonnes, in 2018.
Estonia ranks 113th 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 Estonia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 669,100 tonnes | — |
| 1993 | 538,600 tonnes | -19.5% |
| 1994 | 562,991 tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1995 | 537,389 tonnes | -4.5% |
| 1996 | 500,194 tonnes | -6.9% |
| 1997 | 437,466 tonnes | -12.5% |
| 1998 | 316,700 tonnes | -27.6% |
| 1999 | 403,700 tonnes | +27.5% |
| 2000 | 471,700 tonnes | +16.8% |
| 2001 | 343,100 tonnes | -27.3% |
| 2002 | 210,861 tonnes | -38.5% |
| 2003 | 244,383 tonnes | +15.9% |
| 2004 | 166,521 tonnes | -31.9% |
| 2005 | 209,772 tonnes | +26.0% |
| 2006 | 152,632 tonnes | -27.2% |
| 2007 | 191,754 tonnes | +25.6% |
| 2008 | 125,200 tonnes | -34.7% |
| 2009 | 139,050 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 2010 | 163,373 tonnes | +17.5% |
| 2011 | 164,716 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 138,872 tonnes | -15.7% |
| 2013 | 127,748 tonnes | -8.0% |
| 2014 | 117,300 tonnes | -8.2% |
| 2015 | 117,200 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 89,842 tonnes | -23.3% |
| 2017 | 91,182 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 58,030 tonnes | -36.4% |
| 2019 | 80,130 tonnes | +38.1% |
| 2020 | 88,390 tonnes | +10.3% |
| 2021 | 66,270 tonnes | -25.0% |
| 2022 | 72,620 tonnes | +9.6% |
| 2023 | 79,300 tonnes | +9.2% |
| 2024 | 69,330 tonnes | -12.6% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 69,330 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 357,550 tonnes, 19% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 69,330 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 553,100 tonnes, 13% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 495,768 tonnes | 316,700 tonnes | 669,100 tonnes | 8 |
| 2000s | 225,497 tonnes | 125,200 tonnes | 471,700 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 114,839 tonnes | 58,030 tonnes | 164,716 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 75,182 tonnes | 66,270 tonnes | 88,390 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
More reference data data for Estonia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0827 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0328 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.2652 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0363 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.2652 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2774 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.193 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1743 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.31 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1975 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is potato production in Estonia?
- Potato production in Estonia was 69,330 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 Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 669,100 tonnes in 1992.
- What is the lowest potato production recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 58,030 tonnes in 2018.
- How does Estonia rank for potato production?
- Estonia ranks 113th out of 160 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potato production rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Estonia 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.