Potato production in Poland
Poland: Potato production was 5.92 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
5.92 million tonnes
Change on year
up 5.9%
World rank
16th
of 160 countries
All-time high
51.93 million tonnes
in 1973
All-time low
5.59 million tonnes
in 2023
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Potato production in Poland, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Poland recorded 5.92 million tonnes for potato production in 2024.
That represents a change of up 5.9% on the previous year and down 23.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potato production in Poland peaked at 51.93 million tonnes in 1973 and was at its lowest, 5.59 million tonnes, in 2023.
That places Poland 16th out of 160 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Potato production in Poland, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 45.20 million tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 37.82 million tonnes | -16.3% |
| 1963 | 44.87 million tonnes | +18.6% |
| 1964 | 47.86 million tonnes | +6.7% |
| 1965 | 42.66 million tonnes | -10.9% |
| 1966 | 45.80 million tonnes | +7.3% |
| 1967 | 48.21 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1968 | 50.28 million tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1969 | 44.94 million tonnes | -10.6% |
| 1970 | 50.30 million tonnes | +11.9% |
| 1971 | 39.80 million tonnes | -20.9% |
| 1972 | 48.74 million tonnes | +22.4% |
| 1973 | 51.93 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 1974 | 48.52 million tonnes | -6.6% |
| 1975 | 46.43 million tonnes | -4.3% |
| 1976 | 49.95 million tonnes | +7.6% |
| 1977 | 41.15 million tonnes | -17.6% |
| 1978 | 46.65 million tonnes | +13.4% |
| 1979 | 49.57 million tonnes | +6.3% |
| 1980 | 26.39 million tonnes | -46.8% |
| 1981 | 42.56 million tonnes | +61.3% |
| 1982 | 31.95 million tonnes | -24.9% |
| 1983 | 34.47 million tonnes | +7.9% |
| 1984 | 37.44 million tonnes | +8.6% |
| 1985 | 36.55 million tonnes | -2.4% |
| 1986 | 39.04 million tonnes | +6.8% |
| 1987 | 36.25 million tonnes | -7.1% |
| 1988 | 34.71 million tonnes | -4.3% |
| 1989 | 34.39 million tonnes | -0.9% |
| 1990 | 36.31 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 1991 | 29.04 million tonnes | -20.0% |
| 1992 | 23.39 million tonnes | -19.5% |
| 1993 | 36.27 million tonnes | +55.1% |
| 1994 | 23.06 million tonnes | -36.4% |
| 1995 | 24.89 million tonnes | +8.0% |
| 1996 | 27.22 million tonnes | +9.3% |
| 1997 | 20.78 million tonnes | -23.7% |
| 1998 | 25.95 million tonnes | +24.9% |
| 1999 | 19.93 million tonnes | -23.2% |
| 2000 | 24.23 million tonnes | +21.6% |
| 2001 | 19.38 million tonnes | -20.0% |
| 2002 | 15.52 million tonnes | -19.9% |
| 2003 | 13.73 million tonnes | -11.5% |
| 2004 | 14.00 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 10.37 million tonnes | -25.9% |
| 2006 | 8.98 million tonnes | -13.4% |
| 2007 | 11.79 million tonnes | +31.3% |
| 2008 | 10.46 million tonnes | -11.3% |
| 2009 | 9.70 million tonnes | -7.3% |
| 2010 | 8.45 million tonnes | -12.9% |
| 2011 | 9.36 million tonnes | +10.8% |
| 2012 | 9.09 million tonnes | -2.9% |
| 2013 | 7.29 million tonnes | -19.8% |
| 2014 | 7.69 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 2015 | 6.31 million tonnes | -17.9% |
| 2016 | 8.87 million tonnes | +40.5% |
| 2017 | 9.17 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 2018 | 7.31 million tonnes | -20.3% |
| 2019 | 6.48 million tonnes | -11.4% |
| 2020 | 7.86 million tonnes | +21.3% |
| 2021 | 7.08 million tonnes | -9.9% |
| 2022 | 6.03 million tonnes | -14.8% |
| 2023 | 5.59 million tonnes | -7.3% |
| 2024 | 5.92 million tonnes | +5.9% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 5.92 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 357,550 tonnes, 16.6× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Poland's 5.92 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 553,100 tonnes, 10.7× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 45.29 million tonnes | 37.82 million tonnes | 50.28 million tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 47.30 million tonnes | 39.80 million tonnes | 51.93 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 35.37 million tonnes | 26.39 million tonnes | 42.56 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 26.68 million tonnes | 19.93 million tonnes | 36.31 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.82 million tonnes | 8.98 million tonnes | 24.23 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.00 million tonnes | 6.31 million tonnes | 9.36 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.50 million tonnes | 5.59 million tonnes | 7.86 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Poland
More reference data data for Poland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.499 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 9.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.8896 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 9.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 8.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 43.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.84 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is potato production in Poland?
- Potato production in Poland was 5.92 million 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 Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 51.93 million tonnes in 1973.
- What is the lowest potato production recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.59 million tonnes in 2023.
- How does Poland rank for potato production?
- Poland ranks 16th out of 160 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potato production rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland 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.