Potato production in Iraq
Iraq: Potato production was 195,785 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
195,785
Change on year
down 14.5%
World rank
95th
of 160 countries
All-time high
897,000
in 2002
All-time low
10,000
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Potato production in Iraq, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, potato production in Iraq stood at 195,785.
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 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 10,000, 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 10,000 | — |
| 1962 | 10,000 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 10,000 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 10,000 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 10,000 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 10,000 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 10,000 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 10,000 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 15,000 | +50.0% |
| 1970 | 20,000 | +33.3% |
| 1971 | 12,000 | -40.0% |
| 1972 | 20,000 | +66.7% |
| 1973 | 35,000 | +75.0% |
| 1974 | 25,000 | -28.6% |
| 1975 | 44,152 | +76.6% |
| 1976 | 74,173 | +68.0% |
| 1977 | 64,389 | -13.2% |
| 1978 | 103,978 | +61.5% |
| 1979 | 87,900 | -15.5% |
| 1980 | 97,000 | +10.4% |
| 1981 | 104,100 | +7.3% |
| 1982 | 93,000 | -10.7% |
| 1983 | 104,600 | +12.5% |
| 1984 | 119,600 | +14.3% |
| 1985 | 148,600 | +24.2% |
| 1986 | 125,800 | -15.3% |
| 1987 | 168,200 | +33.7% |
| 1988 | 143,800 | -14.5% |
| 1989 | 225,800 | +57.0% |
| 1990 | 194,600 | -13.8% |
| 1991 | 167,360 | -14.0% |
| 1992 | 215,000 | +28.5% |
| 1993 | 405,832 | +88.8% |
| 1994 | 418,479 | +3.1% |
| 1995 | 417,000 | -0.4% |
| 1996 | 586,000 | +40.5% |
| 1997 | 587,000 | +0.2% |
| 1998 | 590,000 | +0.5% |
| 1999 | 730,000 | +23.7% |
| 2000 | 545,000 | -25.3% |
| 2001 | 623,000 | +14.3% |
| 2002 | 897,000 | +44.0% |
| 2003 | 872,000 | -2.8% |
| 2004 | 630,000 | -27.8% |
| 2005 | 808,000 | +28.3% |
| 2006 | 794,000 | -1.7% |
| 2007 | 598,000 | -24.7% |
| 2008 | 348,773 | -41.7% |
| 2009 | 223,147 | -36.0% |
| 2010 | 204,597 | -8.3% |
| 2011 | 557,401 | +172.4% |
| 2012 | 586,000 | +5.1% |
| 2013 | 647,337 | +10.5% |
| 2014 | 402,302 | -37.9% |
| 2015 | 162,915 | -59.5% |
| 2016 | 190,702 | +17.1% |
| 2017 | 266,794 | +39.9% |
| 2018 | 165,589 | -37.9% |
| 2019 | 392,348 | +136.9% |
| 2020 | 674,840 | +72.0% |
| 2021 | 466,127 | -30.9% |
| 2022 | 270,591 | -41.9% |
| 2023 | 229,069 | -15.3% |
| 2024 | 195,785 | -14.5% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 195,785 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 277,824, 70% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 195,785 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 417,618, 47% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 10,556 | 10,000 | 15,000 | 9 |
| 1970s | 48,659 | 12,000 | 103,978 | 10 |
| 1980s | 133,050 | 93,000 | 225,800 | 10 |
| 1990s | 431,127 | 167,360 | 730,000 | 10 |
| 2000s | 633,892 | 223,147 | 897,000 | 10 |
| 2010s | 357,598 | 162,915 | 647,337 | 10 |
| 2020s | 367,282 | 195,785 | 674,840 | 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 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest potato production recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 897,000 in 2002.
- What is the lowest potato production recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,000 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Potato production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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