Potato production in Iraq
Iraq: Potato production was 195,785 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
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 94th of 159 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.
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 |
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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 94th out of 159 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.