Potato production in Hungary
Hungary: Potato production was 234,350 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
234,350 tonnes
Change on year
up 11.6%
World rank
90th
of 160 countries
All-time high
2.91 million tonnes
in 1966
All-time low
199,210 tonnes
in 2022
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Potato production in Hungary, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Hungary recorded 234,350 tonnes for potato production in 2024.
That represents a change of up 11.6% on the previous year and down 58.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potato production in Hungary peaked at 2.91 million tonnes in 1966 and was at its lowest, 199,210 tonnes, in 2022.
Hungary ranks 90th 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 Hungary, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.83 million tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 2.15 million tonnes | +17.4% |
| 1963 | 2.30 million tonnes | +6.9% |
| 1964 | 1.95 million tonnes | -15.2% |
| 1965 | 1.76 million tonnes | -9.6% |
| 1966 | 2.91 million tonnes | +65.0% |
| 1967 | 1.86 million tonnes | -36.2% |
| 1968 | 1.63 million tonnes | -12.0% |
| 1969 | 2.01 million tonnes | +23.3% |
| 1970 | 1.81 million tonnes | -9.9% |
| 1971 | 1.80 million tonnes | -0.9% |
| 1972 | 1.51 million tonnes | -16.2% |
| 1973 | 1.35 million tonnes | -10.0% |
| 1974 | 1.72 million tonnes | +26.9% |
| 1975 | 1.63 million tonnes | -5.2% |
| 1976 | 1.40 million tonnes | -14.3% |
| 1977 | 1.65 million tonnes | +18.1% |
| 1978 | 1.88 million tonnes | +14.1% |
| 1979 | 1.51 million tonnes | -19.7% |
| 1980 | 1.39 million tonnes | -8.0% |
| 1981 | 1.61 million tonnes | +15.5% |
| 1982 | 1.46 million tonnes | -9.2% |
| 1983 | 1.23 million tonnes | -15.4% |
| 1984 | 1.55 million tonnes | +25.7% |
| 1985 | 1.38 million tonnes | -11.2% |
| 1986 | 1.26 million tonnes | -8.3% |
| 1987 | 1.08 million tonnes | -14.8% |
| 1988 | 1.41 million tonnes | +30.7% |
| 1989 | 1.33 million tonnes | -5.3% |
| 1990 | 1.23 million tonnes | -8.0% |
| 1991 | 1.13 million tonnes | -8.2% |
| 1992 | 1.21 million tonnes | +7.6% |
| 1993 | 1.06 million tonnes | -12.7% |
| 1994 | 945,682 tonnes | -10.6% |
| 1995 | 1.10 million tonnes | +16.2% |
| 1996 | 1.31 million tonnes | +19.0% |
| 1997 | 1.14 million tonnes | -12.9% |
| 1998 | 1.15 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1999 | 1.20 million tonnes | +4.4% |
| 2000 | 863,511 tonnes | -28.0% |
| 2001 | 908,359 tonnes | +5.2% |
| 2002 | 752,244 tonnes | -17.2% |
| 2003 | 582,346 tonnes | -22.6% |
| 2004 | 783,686 tonnes | +34.6% |
| 2005 | 656,721 tonnes | -16.2% |
| 2006 | 564,443 tonnes | -14.1% |
| 2007 | 563,100 tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 683,935 tonnes | +21.5% |
| 2009 | 560,615 tonnes | -18.0% |
| 2010 | 439,897 tonnes | -21.5% |
| 2011 | 600,000 tonnes | +36.4% |
| 2012 | 547,710 tonnes | -8.7% |
| 2013 | 487,360 tonnes | -11.0% |
| 2014 | 567,430 tonnes | +16.4% |
| 2015 | 452,008 tonnes | -20.3% |
| 2016 | 429,435 tonnes | -5.0% |
| 2017 | 402,853 tonnes | -6.2% |
| 2018 | 327,580 tonnes | -18.7% |
| 2019 | 343,540 tonnes | +4.9% |
| 2020 | 270,090 tonnes | -21.4% |
| 2021 | 239,840 tonnes | -11.2% |
| 2022 | 199,210 tonnes | -16.9% |
| 2023 | 209,950 tonnes | +5.4% |
| 2024 | 234,350 tonnes | +11.6% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 234,350 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 357,550 tonnes, 66% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 234,350 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 553,100 tonnes, 42% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.04 million tonnes | 1.63 million tonnes | 2.91 million tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.63 million tonnes | 1.35 million tonnes | 1.88 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.37 million tonnes | 1.08 million tonnes | 1.61 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.15 million tonnes | 945,682 tonnes | 1.31 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 691,896 tonnes | 560,615 tonnes | 908,359 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 459,781 tonnes | 327,580 tonnes | 600,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 230,688 tonnes | 199,210 tonnes | 270,090 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
More reference data data for Hungary
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5538 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1724 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5679 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.6937 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 3.09 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is potato production in Hungary?
- Potato production in Hungary was 234,350 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 Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 2.91 million tonnes in 1966.
- What is the lowest potato production recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 199,210 tonnes in 2022.
- How does Hungary rank for potato production?
- Hungary ranks 90th out of 160 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potato production rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 58.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary 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.