Potato production in Libya
Libya: Potato production was 369,147 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Potato production in Libya, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for potato production in Libya is 369,147 tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.7% on the previous year and up 30.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potato production in Libya peaked at 371,756 tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 8,219 tonnes, in 1965.
Libya ranks 76th 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 | 11,696 tonnes | 8,219 tonnes | 15,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 68,606 tonnes | 9,982 tonnes | 98,917 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 111,582 tonnes | 93,491 tonnes | 131,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 170,000 tonnes | 138,200 tonnes | 206,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 237,579 tonnes | 190,000 tonnes | 300,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 329,916 tonnes | 283,385 tonnes | 360,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 353,389 tonnes | 328,890 tonnes | 371,756 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Libya
- 73 Bosnia and Herzegovina 387,349 tonnes compare
- 74 Switzerland 370,665 tonnes compare
- 75 Cameroon 370,206 tonnes compare
- 78 Portugal 357,550 tonnes compare
- 79 Norway 354,900 tonnes compare
More reference data data for Libya
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.1917 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.4458 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 2.51 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies -0.0933 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.15 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 289.41 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is potato production in Libya?
- Potato production in Libya was 369,147 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 Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 371,756 tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest potato production recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,219 tonnes in 1965.
- How does Libya rank for potato production?
- Libya ranks 76th out of 159 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potato production rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya 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.