Sweet potato production in Brazil
Brazil: Sweet potato production was 970,050 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
970,050
Change on year
up 4.9%
World rank
14th
of 120 countries
All-time high
2.25 million
in 1972
All-time low
414,283
in 1996
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Sweet potato production in Brazil, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sweet potato production in Brazil is 970,050, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 4.9% on the previous year and up 84.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sweet potato production in Brazil peaked at 2.25 million in 1972 and was at its lowest, 414,283, in 1996.
Brazil ranks 14th of 120 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Sweet potato production in Brazil, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.36 million | — |
| 1962 | 1.45 million | +6.8% |
| 1963 | 1.55 million | +6.8% |
| 1964 | 1.60 million | +3.3% |
| 1965 | 1.72 million | +7.7% |
| 1966 | 1.91 million | +11.1% |
| 1967 | 2.23 million | +16.4% |
| 1968 | 2.12 million | -4.7% |
| 1969 | 2.18 million | +2.6% |
| 1970 | 2.13 million | -1.9% |
| 1971 | 2.16 million | +1.0% |
| 1972 | 2.25 million | +4.3% |
| 1973 | 1.83 million | -18.7% |
| 1974 | 1.60 million | -12.7% |
| 1975 | 1.60 million | +0.3% |
| 1976 | 1.38 million | -13.9% |
| 1977 | 1.07 million | -22.0% |
| 1978 | 882,071 | -17.9% |
| 1979 | 819,412 | -7.1% |
| 1980 | 726,457 | -11.3% |
| 1981 | 762,481 | +5.0% |
| 1982 | 746,781 | -2.1% |
| 1983 | 682,252 | -8.6% |
| 1984 | 762,603 | +11.8% |
| 1985 | 755,644 | -0.9% |
| 1986 | 768,897 | +1.8% |
| 1987 | 756,742 | -1.6% |
| 1988 | 677,240 | -10.5% |
| 1989 | 682,152 | +0.7% |
| 1990 | 636,691 | -6.7% |
| 1991 | 622,432 | -2.2% |
| 1992 | 603,347 | -3.1% |
| 1993 | 575,872 | -4.6% |
| 1994 | 655,613 | +13.8% |
| 1995 | 619,186 | -5.6% |
| 1996 | 414,283 | -33.1% |
| 1997 | 490,087 | +18.3% |
| 1998 | 444,925 | -9.2% |
| 1999 | 472,422 | +6.2% |
| 2000 | 484,443 | +2.5% |
| 2001 | 484,719 | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 498,046 | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 533,165 | +7.1% |
| 2004 | 538,503 | +1.0% |
| 2005 | 513,646 | -4.6% |
| 2006 | 518,541 | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 529,531 | +2.1% |
| 2008 | 548,438 | +3.6% |
| 2009 | 477,472 | -12.9% |
| 2010 | 495,182 | +3.7% |
| 2011 | 544,820 | +10.0% |
| 2012 | 479,425 | -12.0% |
| 2013 | 505,350 | +5.4% |
| 2014 | 525,814 | +4.0% |
| 2015 | 595,977 | +13.3% |
| 2016 | 672,866 | +12.9% |
| 2017 | 780,461 | +16.0% |
| 2018 | 741,000 | -5.1% |
| 2019 | 803,626 | +8.5% |
| 2020 | 849,397 | +5.7% |
| 2021 | 848,281 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 848,688 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 925,084 | +9.0% |
| 2024 | 970,050 | +4.9% |
Brazil compared with similar countries
- Brazil's 970,050 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 12,731, 76.2× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Brazil's 970,050 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 4,386, 221.2× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.79 million | 1.36 million | 2.23 million | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.57 million | 819,412 | 2.25 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 732,125 | 677,240 | 768,897 | 10 |
| 1990s | 553,486 | 414,283 | 655,613 | 10 |
| 2000s | 512,650 | 477,472 | 548,438 | 10 |
| 2010s | 614,452 | 479,425 | 803,626 | 10 |
| 2020s | 888,300 | 848,281 | 970,050 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
More reference data data for Brazil
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 13.82 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 72.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 139.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 9.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 139.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 46.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 18.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 405.35 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 699.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 49.04 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sweet potato production in Brazil?
- Sweet potato production in Brazil was 970,050 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest sweet potato production recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 2.25 million in 1972.
- What is the lowest sweet potato production recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 414,283 in 1996.
- How does Brazil rank for sweet potato production?
- Brazil ranks 14th out of 120 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sweet potato production rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is up 84.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Sweet potato production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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