Potato production in Philippines
Philippines: Potato production was 102,791 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
102,791 tonnes
Change on year
up 2.7%
World rank
107th
of 160 countries
All-time high
155,611 tonnes
in 1992
All-time low
10,159 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Potato production in Philippines, 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 Philippines is 102,791 tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 2.7% on the previous year and down 13.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potato production in Philippines peaked at 155,611 tonnes in 1992 and was at its lowest, 10,159 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Philippines 107th out of 160 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Philippines, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 10,159 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 10,531 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1963 | 15,074 tonnes | +43.1% |
| 1964 | 17,665 tonnes | +17.2% |
| 1965 | 15,892 tonnes | -10.0% |
| 1966 | 16,856 tonnes | +6.1% |
| 1967 | 16,956 tonnes | +0.6% |
| 1968 | 12,254 tonnes | -27.7% |
| 1969 | 18,377 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1970 | 20,104 tonnes | +9.4% |
| 1971 | 22,261 tonnes | +10.7% |
| 1972 | 24,618 tonnes | +10.6% |
| 1973 | 22,918 tonnes | -6.9% |
| 1974 | 25,409 tonnes | +10.9% |
| 1975 | 20,424 tonnes | -19.6% |
| 1976 | 18,834 tonnes | -7.8% |
| 1977 | 18,802 tonnes | -0.2% |
| 1978 | 20,046 tonnes | +6.6% |
| 1979 | 31,939 tonnes | +59.3% |
| 1980 | 36,893 tonnes | +15.5% |
| 1981 | 37,125 tonnes | +0.6% |
| 1982 | 40,677 tonnes | +9.6% |
| 1983 | 40,699 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1984 | 37,900 tonnes | -6.9% |
| 1985 | 44,670 tonnes | +17.9% |
| 1986 | 50,360 tonnes | +12.7% |
| 1987 | 60,738 tonnes | +20.6% |
| 1988 | 53,860 tonnes | -11.3% |
| 1989 | 50,112 tonnes | -7.0% |
| 1990 | 58,286 tonnes | +16.3% |
| 1991 | 149,537 tonnes | +156.6% |
| 1992 | 155,611 tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1993 | 140,998 tonnes | -9.4% |
| 1994 | 147,425 tonnes | +4.6% |
| 1995 | 85,302 tonnes | -42.1% |
| 1996 | 84,946 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 1997 | 88,907 tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1998 | 64,863 tonnes | -27.0% |
| 1999 | 63,584 tonnes | -2.0% |
| 2000 | 63,524 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2001 | 66,016 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 2002 | 67,540 tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2003 | 68,050 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2004 | 69,456 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 2005 | 70,160 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2006 | 69,461 tonnes | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 118,497 tonnes | +70.6% |
| 2008 | 121,311 tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2009 | 119,159 tonnes | -1.8% |
| 2010 | 124,671 tonnes | +4.6% |
| 2011 | 120,574 tonnes | -3.3% |
| 2012 | 119,570 tonnes | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 117,722 tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 119,140 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 118,479 tonnes | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 116,783 tonnes | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 117,637 tonnes | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 117,422 tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 116,061 tonnes | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 113,562 tonnes | -2.2% |
| 2021 | 103,058 tonnes | -9.2% |
| 2022 | 107,416 tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2023 | 100,055 tonnes | -6.9% |
| 2024 | 102,791 tonnes | +2.7% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 102,791 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 277,824 tonnes, 37% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 102,791 tonnes is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 303,031 tonnes, 34% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Potato production in Philippines changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | +156.6% | 58,286 tonnes | 149,537 tonnes |
| 2007 | +70.6% | 69,461 tonnes | 118,497 tonnes |
| 1979 | +59.3% | 20,046 tonnes | 31,939 tonnes |
| 1969 | +50.0% | 12,254 tonnes | 18,377 tonnes |
| 1995 | -42.1% | 147,425 tonnes | 85,302 tonnes |
| 1963 | +43.1% | 10,531 tonnes | 15,074 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 14,863 tonnes | 10,159 tonnes | 18,377 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 22,536 tonnes | 18,802 tonnes | 31,939 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 45,303 tonnes | 36,893 tonnes | 60,738 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 103,946 tonnes | 58,286 tonnes | 155,611 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 83,317 tonnes | 63,524 tonnes | 121,311 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 118,806 tonnes | 116,061 tonnes | 124,671 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 105,376 tonnes | 100,055 tonnes | 113,562 tonnes | 5 |
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More reference data data for Philippines
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.43 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 12.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 7.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 10.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 67.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.76 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is potato production in Philippines?
- Potato production in Philippines was 102,791 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 155,611 tonnes in 1992.
- What is the lowest potato production recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,159 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Philippines rank for potato production?
- Philippines ranks 107th out of 160 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potato production rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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.