Potato production in Israel
Israel: Potato production was 475,010 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
475,010 tonnes
Change on year
up 1.6%
World rank
68th
of 160 countries
All-time high
627,734 tonnes
in 2014
All-time low
85,000 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Potato production in Israel, 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 Israel stood at 475,010 tonnes.
That represents a change of up 1.6% on the previous year and down 24.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potato production in Israel peaked at 627,734 tonnes in 2014 and was at its lowest, 85,000 tonnes, in 1961.
Israel ranks 68th 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 Israel, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 85,000 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 111,000 tonnes | +30.6% |
| 1963 | 108,900 tonnes | -1.9% |
| 1964 | 106,800 tonnes | -1.9% |
| 1965 | 108,700 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1966 | 103,800 tonnes | -4.5% |
| 1967 | 93,400 tonnes | -10.0% |
| 1968 | 109,600 tonnes | +17.3% |
| 1969 | 114,600 tonnes | +4.6% |
| 1970 | 137,100 tonnes | +19.6% |
| 1971 | 142,000 tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1972 | 143,100 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1973 | 165,100 tonnes | +15.4% |
| 1974 | 152,400 tonnes | -7.7% |
| 1975 | 163,000 tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1976 | 174,700 tonnes | +7.2% |
| 1977 | 214,000 tonnes | +22.5% |
| 1978 | 221,100 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1979 | 211,000 tonnes | -4.6% |
| 1980 | 171,700 tonnes | -18.6% |
| 1981 | 218,100 tonnes | +27.0% |
| 1982 | 200,000 tonnes | -8.3% |
| 1983 | 199,300 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 1984 | 198,200 tonnes | -0.6% |
| 1985 | 204,400 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1986 | 206,800 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1987 | 218,300 tonnes | +5.6% |
| 1988 | 215,700 tonnes | -1.2% |
| 1989 | 227,800 tonnes | +5.6% |
| 1990 | 213,850 tonnes | -6.1% |
| 1991 | 173,000 tonnes | -19.1% |
| 1992 | 224,228 tonnes | +29.6% |
| 1993 | 220,700 tonnes | -1.6% |
| 1994 | 271,900 tonnes | +23.2% |
| 1995 | 276,900 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 353,100 tonnes | +27.5% |
| 1997 | 276,800 tonnes | -21.6% |
| 1998 | 346,500 tonnes | +25.2% |
| 1999 | 390,700 tonnes | +12.8% |
| 2000 | 388,665 tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 396,318 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2002 | 417,100 tonnes | +5.2% |
| 2003 | 440,140 tonnes | +5.5% |
| 2004 | 599,780 tonnes | +36.3% |
| 2005 | 593,890 tonnes | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 548,182 tonnes | -7.7% |
| 2007 | 618,803 tonnes | +12.9% |
| 2008 | 557,917 tonnes | -9.8% |
| 2009 | 608,832 tonnes | +9.1% |
| 2010 | 548,650 tonnes | -9.9% |
| 2011 | 621,106 tonnes | +13.2% |
| 2012 | 565,628 tonnes | -8.9% |
| 2013 | 590,510 tonnes | +4.4% |
| 2014 | 627,734 tonnes | +6.3% |
| 2015 | 562,014 tonnes | -10.5% |
| 2016 | 597,677 tonnes | +6.3% |
| 2017 | 522,424 tonnes | -12.6% |
| 2018 | 511,163 tonnes | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 524,394 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 527,965 tonnes | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 501,153 tonnes | -5.1% |
| 2022 | 488,221 tonnes | -2.6% |
| 2023 | 467,557 tonnes | -4.2% |
| 2024 | 475,010 tonnes | +1.6% |
Israel compared with similar countries
- Israel's 475,010 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 357,550 tonnes, 1.3× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Israel's 475,010 tonnes is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 417,618 tonnes, 1.1× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 104,644 tonnes | 85,000 tonnes | 114,600 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 172,350 tonnes | 137,100 tonnes | 221,100 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 206,030 tonnes | 171,700 tonnes | 227,800 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 274,768 tonnes | 173,000 tonnes | 390,700 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 516,963 tonnes | 388,665 tonnes | 618,803 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 567,130 tonnes | 511,163 tonnes | 627,734 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 491,981 tonnes | 467,557 tonnes | 527,965 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Israel
More reference data data for Israel
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0882 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.3364 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.719 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0191 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.719 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2959 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1891 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.104 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is potato production in Israel?
- Potato production in Israel was 475,010 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 Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 627,734 tonnes in 2014.
- What is the lowest potato production recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 85,000 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Israel rank for potato production?
- Israel ranks 68th out of 160 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potato production rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Israel 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.