Potato production in Syria
Syria: Potato production was 671,811 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Potato production in Syria, 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 Syria stood at 671,811 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.4% on the previous year and up 24.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potato production in Syria peaked at 720,492 tonnes in 2008 and was at its lowest, 30,100 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Syria 52nd out of 159 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 41,148 tonnes | 30,100 tonnes | 50,312 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 132,713 tonnes | 65,324 tonnes | 235,103 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 324,933 tonnes | 279,151 tonnes | 409,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 414,986 tonnes | 265,508 tonnes | 496,503 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 568,776 tonnes | 453,435 tonnes | 720,492 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 584,084 tonnes | 441,718 tonnes | 715,276 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 617,613 tonnes | 554,740 tonnes | 671,811 tonnes | 5 |
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- Winter temperature anomalies 1.14 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is potato production in Syria?
- Potato production in Syria was 671,811 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 Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 720,492 tonnes in 2008.
- What is the lowest potato production recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 30,100 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Syria rank for potato production?
- Syria ranks 52nd out of 159 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potato production rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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.