Potato production in Iraq
Iraq: Potato production was 195,785 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
195,785 tonnes
Change on year
down 14.5%
World rank
95th
of 160 countries
All-time high
897,000 tonnes
in 2002
All-time low
10,000 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Potato production in Iraq, 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 Iraq stood at 195,785 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 14.5% on the previous year and down 51.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potato production in Iraq peaked at 897,000 tonnes in 2002 and was at its lowest, 10,000 tonnes, in 1961.
Iraq ranks 95th 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 Iraq, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 10,000 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 15,000 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1970 | 20,000 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1971 | 12,000 tonnes | -40.0% |
| 1972 | 20,000 tonnes | +66.7% |
| 1973 | 35,000 tonnes | +75.0% |
| 1974 | 25,000 tonnes | -28.6% |
| 1975 | 44,152 tonnes | +76.6% |
| 1976 | 74,173 tonnes | +68.0% |
| 1977 | 64,389 tonnes | -13.2% |
| 1978 | 103,978 tonnes | +61.5% |
| 1979 | 87,900 tonnes | -15.5% |
| 1980 | 97,000 tonnes | +10.4% |
| 1981 | 104,100 tonnes | +7.3% |
| 1982 | 93,000 tonnes | -10.7% |
| 1983 | 104,600 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1984 | 119,600 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1985 | 148,600 tonnes | +24.2% |
| 1986 | 125,800 tonnes | -15.3% |
| 1987 | 168,200 tonnes | +33.7% |
| 1988 | 143,800 tonnes | -14.5% |
| 1989 | 225,800 tonnes | +57.0% |
| 1990 | 194,600 tonnes | -13.8% |
| 1991 | 167,360 tonnes | -14.0% |
| 1992 | 215,000 tonnes | +28.5% |
| 1993 | 405,832 tonnes | +88.8% |
| 1994 | 418,479 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1995 | 417,000 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 1996 | 586,000 tonnes | +40.5% |
| 1997 | 587,000 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1998 | 590,000 tonnes | +0.5% |
| 1999 | 730,000 tonnes | +23.7% |
| 2000 | 545,000 tonnes | -25.3% |
| 2001 | 623,000 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 2002 | 897,000 tonnes | +44.0% |
| 2003 | 872,000 tonnes | -2.8% |
| 2004 | 630,000 tonnes | -27.8% |
| 2005 | 808,000 tonnes | +28.3% |
| 2006 | 794,000 tonnes | -1.7% |
| 2007 | 598,000 tonnes | -24.7% |
| 2008 | 348,773 tonnes | -41.7% |
| 2009 | 223,147 tonnes | -36.0% |
| 2010 | 204,597 tonnes | -8.3% |
| 2011 | 557,401 tonnes | +172.4% |
| 2012 | 586,000 tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2013 | 647,337 tonnes | +10.5% |
| 2014 | 402,302 tonnes | -37.9% |
| 2015 | 162,915 tonnes | -59.5% |
| 2016 | 190,702 tonnes | +17.1% |
| 2017 | 266,794 tonnes | +39.9% |
| 2018 | 165,589 tonnes | -37.9% |
| 2019 | 392,348 tonnes | +136.9% |
| 2020 | 674,840 tonnes | +72.0% |
| 2021 | 466,127 tonnes | -30.9% |
| 2022 | 270,591 tonnes | -41.9% |
| 2023 | 229,069 tonnes | -15.3% |
| 2024 | 195,785 tonnes | -14.5% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 195,785 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 277,824 tonnes, 70% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 195,785 tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 417,618 tonnes, 47% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 10,556 tonnes | 10,000 tonnes | 15,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 48,659 tonnes | 12,000 tonnes | 103,978 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 133,050 tonnes | 93,000 tonnes | 225,800 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 431,127 tonnes | 167,360 tonnes | 730,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 633,892 tonnes | 223,147 tonnes | 897,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 357,598 tonnes | 162,915 tonnes | 647,337 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 367,282 tonnes | 195,785 tonnes | 674,840 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
More reference data data for Iraq
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2116 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3911 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.7096 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.235 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 13.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 30.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.13 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is potato production in Iraq?
- Potato production in Iraq was 195,785 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 Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 897,000 tonnes in 2002.
- What is the lowest potato production recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,000 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Iraq rank for potato production?
- Iraq ranks 95th out of 160 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potato production rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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.