Potato production in Iran
Iran: Potato production was 2.92 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Potato production in Iran, 1961–2024
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 Iran stood at 2.92 million tonnes.
The figure is up 25.0% on the previous year and down 41.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potato production in Iran peaked at 5.14 million tonnes in 2015 and was at its lowest, 269,000 tonnes, in 1966.
That places Iran 25th out of 159 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 355,889 tonnes | 269,000 tonnes | 437,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 577,407 tonnes | 400,000 tonnes | 973,169 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.81 million tonnes | 1.34 million tonnes | 2.35 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.06 million tonnes | 2.52 million tonnes | 3.43 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.15 million tonnes | 3.49 million tonnes | 4.83 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.50 million tonnes | 3.56 million tonnes | 5.14 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.91 million tonnes | 2.34 million tonnes | 3.46 million tonnes | 5 |
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- Winter temperature anomalies 1.14 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is potato production in Iran?
- Potato production in Iran was 2.92 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 Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 5.14 million tonnes in 2015.
- What is the lowest potato production recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 269,000 tonnes in 1966.
- How does Iran rank for potato production?
- Iran ranks 25th out of 159 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potato production rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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.