Potato production in India
India: Potato production was 57.05 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
57.05 million tonnes
Change on year
down 5.1%
World rank
3rd
of 160 countries
All-time high
60.14 million tonnes
in 2023
All-time low
2.45 million tonnes
in 1962
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Potato production in India, 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 India is 57.05 million tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 5.1% on the previous year and up 23.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potato production in India peaked at 60.14 million tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2.45 million tonnes, in 1962.
That places India 3rd out of 160 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Potato production in India, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2.72 million tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 2.45 million tonnes | -10.0% |
| 1963 | 3.37 million tonnes | +37.5% |
| 1964 | 2.59 million tonnes | -22.9% |
| 1965 | 3.60 million tonnes | +39.0% |
| 1966 | 4.08 million tonnes | +13.1% |
| 1967 | 3.52 million tonnes | -13.6% |
| 1968 | 4.23 million tonnes | +20.2% |
| 1969 | 4.73 million tonnes | +11.7% |
| 1970 | 3.91 million tonnes | -17.2% |
| 1971 | 4.81 million tonnes | +22.9% |
| 1972 | 4.83 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1973 | 4.45 million tonnes | -7.8% |
| 1974 | 4.86 million tonnes | +9.2% |
| 1975 | 6.23 million tonnes | +28.1% |
| 1976 | 7.31 million tonnes | +17.4% |
| 1977 | 7.17 million tonnes | -1.9% |
| 1978 | 8.14 million tonnes | +13.5% |
| 1979 | 10.13 million tonnes | +24.6% |
| 1980 | 8.33 million tonnes | -17.8% |
| 1981 | 9.67 million tonnes | +16.1% |
| 1982 | 9.91 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1983 | 9.96 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1984 | 12.15 million tonnes | +22.1% |
| 1985 | 12.57 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1986 | 10.42 million tonnes | -17.1% |
| 1987 | 12.74 million tonnes | +22.2% |
| 1988 | 14.05 million tonnes | +10.2% |
| 1989 | 14.86 million tonnes | +5.8% |
| 1990 | 14.77 million tonnes | -0.6% |
| 1991 | 15.21 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1992 | 18.20 million tonnes | +19.7% |
| 1993 | 18.48 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1994 | 17.39 million tonnes | -5.9% |
| 1995 | 17.40 million tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1996 | 18.84 million tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1997 | 24.22 million tonnes | +28.5% |
| 1998 | 17.65 million tonnes | -27.1% |
| 1999 | 22.49 million tonnes | +27.4% |
| 2000 | 25.00 million tonnes | +11.1% |
| 2001 | 22.24 million tonnes | -11.0% |
| 2002 | 24.46 million tonnes | +10.0% |
| 2003 | 23.16 million tonnes | -5.3% |
| 2004 | 27.93 million tonnes | +20.6% |
| 2005 | 28.79 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2006 | 29.17 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2007 | 28.60 million tonnes | -2.0% |
| 2008 | 34.66 million tonnes | +21.2% |
| 2009 | 34.39 million tonnes | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 36.58 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 2011 | 42.34 million tonnes | +15.8% |
| 2012 | 41.48 million tonnes | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 45.34 million tonnes | +9.3% |
| 2014 | 46.40 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 48.01 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2016 | 43.42 million tonnes | -9.6% |
| 2017 | 48.60 million tonnes | +11.9% |
| 2018 | 51.31 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2019 | 50.19 million tonnes | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 48.56 million tonnes | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 54.23 million tonnes | +11.7% |
| 2022 | 56.18 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 2023 | 60.14 million tonnes | +7.1% |
| 2024 | 57.05 million tonnes | -5.1% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 57.05 million tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 422,111 tonnes, 135.2× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- India's 57.05 million tonnes is above the median for South Asia, which is 3.52 million tonnes, 16.2× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.48 million tonnes | 2.45 million tonnes | 4.73 million tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 6.18 million tonnes | 3.91 million tonnes | 10.13 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.47 million tonnes | 8.33 million tonnes | 14.86 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 18.47 million tonnes | 14.77 million tonnes | 24.22 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 27.84 million tonnes | 22.24 million tonnes | 34.66 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 45.37 million tonnes | 36.58 million tonnes | 51.31 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 55.23 million tonnes | 48.56 million tonnes | 60.14 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near India
More reference data data for India
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 20.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 68.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 246.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 246.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 70.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 309.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1,063 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 85.03 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is potato production in India?
- Potato production in India was 57.05 million 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 India?
- The highest recorded value was 60.14 million tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest potato production recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.45 million tonnes in 1962.
- How does India rank for potato production?
- India ranks 3rd out of 160 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potato production rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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.