Potato production in Hungary
Hungary: Potato production was 234,350 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
234,350
Change on year
up 11.6%
World rank
90th
of 160 countries
All-time high
2.91 million
in 1966
All-time low
199,210
in 2022
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Potato production in Hungary, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Hungary recorded 234,350 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 in 1966 and was at its lowest, 199,210, 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.83 million | — |
| 1962 | 2.15 million | +17.4% |
| 1963 | 2.30 million | +6.9% |
| 1964 | 1.95 million | -15.2% |
| 1965 | 1.76 million | -9.6% |
| 1966 | 2.91 million | +65.0% |
| 1967 | 1.86 million | -36.2% |
| 1968 | 1.63 million | -12.0% |
| 1969 | 2.01 million | +23.3% |
| 1970 | 1.81 million | -9.9% |
| 1971 | 1.80 million | -0.9% |
| 1972 | 1.51 million | -16.2% |
| 1973 | 1.35 million | -10.0% |
| 1974 | 1.72 million | +26.9% |
| 1975 | 1.63 million | -5.2% |
| 1976 | 1.40 million | -14.3% |
| 1977 | 1.65 million | +18.1% |
| 1978 | 1.88 million | +14.1% |
| 1979 | 1.51 million | -19.7% |
| 1980 | 1.39 million | -8.0% |
| 1981 | 1.61 million | +15.5% |
| 1982 | 1.46 million | -9.2% |
| 1983 | 1.23 million | -15.4% |
| 1984 | 1.55 million | +25.7% |
| 1985 | 1.38 million | -11.2% |
| 1986 | 1.26 million | -8.3% |
| 1987 | 1.08 million | -14.8% |
| 1988 | 1.41 million | +30.7% |
| 1989 | 1.33 million | -5.3% |
| 1990 | 1.23 million | -8.0% |
| 1991 | 1.13 million | -8.2% |
| 1992 | 1.21 million | +7.6% |
| 1993 | 1.06 million | -12.7% |
| 1994 | 945,682 | -10.6% |
| 1995 | 1.10 million | +16.2% |
| 1996 | 1.31 million | +19.0% |
| 1997 | 1.14 million | -12.9% |
| 1998 | 1.15 million | +0.7% |
| 1999 | 1.20 million | +4.4% |
| 2000 | 863,511 | -28.0% |
| 2001 | 908,359 | +5.2% |
| 2002 | 752,244 | -17.2% |
| 2003 | 582,346 | -22.6% |
| 2004 | 783,686 | +34.6% |
| 2005 | 656,721 | -16.2% |
| 2006 | 564,443 | -14.1% |
| 2007 | 563,100 | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 683,935 | +21.5% |
| 2009 | 560,615 | -18.0% |
| 2010 | 439,897 | -21.5% |
| 2011 | 600,000 | +36.4% |
| 2012 | 547,710 | -8.7% |
| 2013 | 487,360 | -11.0% |
| 2014 | 567,430 | +16.4% |
| 2015 | 452,008 | -20.3% |
| 2016 | 429,435 | -5.0% |
| 2017 | 402,853 | -6.2% |
| 2018 | 327,580 | -18.7% |
| 2019 | 343,540 | +4.9% |
| 2020 | 270,090 | -21.4% |
| 2021 | 239,840 | -11.2% |
| 2022 | 199,210 | -16.9% |
| 2023 | 209,950 | +5.4% |
| 2024 | 234,350 | +11.6% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 234,350 is below the median for high income countries, which is 357,550, 66% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 234,350 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 553,100, 42% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.04 million | 1.63 million | 2.91 million | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.63 million | 1.35 million | 1.88 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.37 million | 1.08 million | 1.61 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.15 million | 945,682 | 1.31 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 691,896 | 560,615 | 908,359 | 10 |
| 2010s | 459,781 | 327,580 | 600,000 | 10 |
| 2020s | 230,688 | 199,210 | 270,090 | 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 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest potato production recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 2.91 million in 1966.
- What is the lowest potato production recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 199,210 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Potato production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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