Potato production in Niger
Niger: Potato production was 328,900 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Potato production in Niger, 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 Niger is 328,900 tonnes, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 31.7% on the previous year and up 312.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potato production in Niger peaked at 481,301 tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
Niger ranks 83rd 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 | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 100.7 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 360 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,290 tonnes | 400 tonnes | 2,200 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 11,924 tonnes | 2,400 tonnes | 19,540 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 18,812 tonnes | 5,960 tonnes | 33,966 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 111,510 tonnes | 24,332 tonnes | 198,392 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 348,900 tonnes | 235,635 tonnes | 481,301 tonnes | 5 |
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- Winter temperature anomalies 2.76 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is potato production in Niger?
- Potato production in Niger was 328,900 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 Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 481,301 tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest potato production recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Niger rank for potato production?
- Niger ranks 83rd out of 159 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potato production rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 312.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger 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.