Potato production in Yemen
Yemen: Potato production was 312,755 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Potato production in Yemen, 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 Yemen is 312,755 tonnes, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.5% on the previous year and up 18.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potato production in Yemen peaked at 347,377 tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 20,400 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Yemen 84th 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 | 26,625 tonnes | 20,400 tonnes | 35,406 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 75,727 tonnes | 20,406 tonnes | 122,340 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 163,200 tonnes | 119,253 tonnes | 216,256 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 186,114 tonnes | 157,125 tonnes | 213,221 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 227,617 tonnes | 197,958 tonnes | 278,022 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 261,203 tonnes | 229,777 tonnes | 303,380 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 307,862 tonnes | 242,575 tonnes | 347,377 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Yemen
More reference data data for Yemen
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.942 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.1292 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.5034 °C (2026)
- Civil liberties rating 6 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 0 (2025)
- Elected parliament 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.13 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.2632 °C (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is potato production in Yemen?
- Potato production in Yemen was 312,755 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 Yemen?
- The highest recorded value was 347,377 tonnes in 2021.
- What is the lowest potato production recorded in Yemen?
- The lowest recorded value was 20,400 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Yemen rank for potato production?
- Yemen ranks 84th out of 159 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potato production rising or falling in Yemen?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Yemen 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.