Potato production in Iran
Iran: Potato production was 2.92 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.92 million tonnes
Change on year
up 25.0%
World rank
26th
of 160 countries
All-time high
5.14 million tonnes
in 2015
All-time low
269,000 tonnes
in 1966
Years of data
64
1961–2024
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 26th out of 160 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.
Potato production in Iran, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 300,000 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 300,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 350,000 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1964 | 350,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 350,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 269,000 tonnes | -23.1% |
| 1967 | 423,000 tonnes | +57.2% |
| 1968 | 424,000 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1969 | 437,000 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1970 | 415,000 tonnes | -5.0% |
| 1971 | 400,000 tonnes | -3.6% |
| 1972 | 420,000 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1973 | 481,000 tonnes | +14.5% |
| 1974 | 533,000 tonnes | +10.8% |
| 1975 | 550,000 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1976 | 570,000 tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1977 | 696,900 tonnes | +22.3% |
| 1978 | 735,000 tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1979 | 973,169 tonnes | +32.4% |
| 1980 | 1.34 million tonnes | +37.5% |
| 1981 | 1.54 million tonnes | +15.0% |
| 1982 | 1.81 million tonnes | +17.8% |
| 1983 | 1.74 million tonnes | -4.1% |
| 1984 | 1.78 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1985 | 1.73 million tonnes | -3.3% |
| 1986 | 2.35 million tonnes | +36.0% |
| 1987 | 2.35 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 1.44 million tonnes | -38.5% |
| 1989 | 2.03 million tonnes | +40.8% |
| 1990 | 2.52 million tonnes | +23.8% |
| 1991 | 2.61 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1992 | 2.71 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1993 | 3.22 million tonnes | +19.0% |
| 1994 | 3.18 million tonnes | -1.2% |
| 1995 | 3.07 million tonnes | -3.5% |
| 1996 | 3.14 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1997 | 3.28 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 1998 | 3.43 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1999 | 3.43 million tonnes | +0.1% |
| 2000 | 3.66 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 2001 | 3.49 million tonnes | -4.7% |
| 2002 | 3.76 million tonnes | +7.7% |
| 2003 | 4.21 million tonnes | +12.1% |
| 2004 | 4.45 million tonnes | +5.8% |
| 2005 | 4.83 million tonnes | +8.4% |
| 2006 | 4.22 million tonnes | -12.7% |
| 2007 | 4.03 million tonnes | -4.6% |
| 2008 | 4.73 million tonnes | +17.5% |
| 2009 | 4.11 million tonnes | -13.2% |
| 2010 | 4.28 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2011 | 4.71 million tonnes | +10.1% |
| 2012 | 5.07 million tonnes | +7.7% |
| 2013 | 4.60 million tonnes | -9.3% |
| 2014 | 4.99 million tonnes | +8.5% |
| 2015 | 5.14 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2016 | 5.00 million tonnes | -2.8% |
| 2017 | 4.12 million tonnes | -17.6% |
| 2018 | 3.57 million tonnes | -13.2% |
| 2019 | 3.56 million tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 3.46 million tonnes | -2.9% |
| 2021 | 3.21 million tonnes | -7.1% |
| 2022 | 2.60 million tonnes | -19.2% |
| 2023 | 2.34 million tonnes | -10.0% |
| 2024 | 2.92 million tonnes | +25.0% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 2.92 million tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 277,824 tonnes, 10.5× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Iran's 2.92 million tonnes is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 417,618 tonnes, 7.0× the median. (22 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More reference data data for Iran
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 12.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 11.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.84 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 46.54 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 109.46 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.3 (2050)
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 26th out of 160 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.