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China (mainland)
Mainland China produced 94,806,520 tonnes of potatoes in 2024, up 1.5% from 93,430,000 tonnes in 2023, and more than India and Ukraine combined.
2023 output (t): 93430000Change vs 2023 (%): 1.5
Top 10 Potato-Producing Countries by Annual Production
The ten biggest potato-producing countries ranked by 2024 production in tonnes, from UN FAO (FAOSTAT) data, led by mainland China at 94,806,520 tonnes.
Quick answer
China (mainland) produced the most potatoes in 2024, 94,806,520 tonnes. India was second at 57,053,344 tonnes and Ukraine third at 21,128,900 tonnes. The ranking uses UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) 2024 production figures from the FAOSTAT bulk download (release of 23 December 2025).
Mainland China grew more potatoes in 2024 than India and Ukraine, the next two producers, combined. Behind those two, four of the next six places go to European producers: Ukraine, Russia, Germany and France. This list ranks countries by total potato production in 2024, the latest year in the FAO data, and shows how each country's harvest compared with 2023. It is for readers interested in food supply and agriculture.
Potato production, 2024 (tonnes)
- 1 China (mainland) 94,806,520 t
- 2 India 57,053,344 t
- 3 Ukraine 21,128,900 t
- 4 United States 19,061,860 t
- 5 Russia 18,448,001 t
- 6 Germany 12,703,300 t
- 7 Bangladesh 10,601,182 t
- 8 France 9,237,460 t
- 9 Pakistan 8,434,370 t
- 10 Egypt 8,082,291 t
The ranking
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India
India produced 57,053,344 tonnes in 2024, down 5.1% from 60,142,000 tonnes in 2023, the largest fall in tonnes in the top 10. It still produced more than 2.5 times as much as third-placed Ukraine.
2023 output (t): 60142000Change vs 2023 (%): -5.1
3
Ukraine
Ukraine produced 21,128,900 tonnes in 2024, down 1.1% from 21,358,630 tonnes in 2023, and stayed the largest producer outside Asia.
2023 output (t): 21358630Change vs 2023 (%): -1.1
4
United States
The United States produced 19,061,860 tonnes in 2024, down 4.7% from 19,992,090 tonnes in 2023.
2023 output (t): 19992090Change vs 2023 (%): -4.7
5
Russia
Russia produced 18,448,001 tonnes in 2024, down 4.1% from 19,241,260 tonnes in 2023, finishing 613,859 tonnes behind the United States.
2023 output (t): 19241260Change vs 2023 (%): -4.1
6
Germany
Germany produced 12,703,300 tonnes in 2024, up 9.4% from 11,607,300 tonnes in 2023, the largest percentage rise in the top 10 and the biggest harvest in the European Union.
2023 output (t): 11607300Change vs 2023 (%): 9.4
7
Bangladesh
Bangladesh produced 10,601,182 tonnes in 2024, up 1.6% from 10,431,736 tonnes in 2023, finishing 1,363,722 tonnes ahead of eighth-placed France.
2023 output (t): 10431736Change vs 2023 (%): 1.6
8
France
France produced 9,237,460 tonnes in 2024, up 7.3% from 8,606,490 tonnes in 2023, widening its lead over Pakistan and Egypt.
2023 output (t): 8606490Change vs 2023 (%): 7.3
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Pakistan
Pakistan produced 8,434,370 tonnes in 2024, up 1.4% from 8,319,767 tonnes in 2023, moving ahead of Egypt.
2023 output (t): 8319767Change vs 2023 (%): 1.4
10
Egypt
Egypt produced 8,082,291 tonnes in 2024, down 5.7% from 8,572,519 tonnes in 2023, the steepest percentage fall in the top 10 and the largest harvest in Africa.
2023 output (t): 8572519Change vs 2023 (%): -5.7
Full comparison
| # | Name | 2023 output (t) | Change vs 2023 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China (mainland) | 93430000 | 1.5 |
| 2 | India | 60142000 | -5.1 |
| 3 | Ukraine | 21358630 | -1.1 |
| 4 | United States | 19992090 | -4.7 |
| 5 | Russia | 19241260 | -4.1 |
| 6 | Germany | 11607300 | 9.4 |
| 7 | Bangladesh | 10431736 | 1.6 |
| 8 | France | 8606490 | 7.3 |
| 9 | Pakistan | 8319767 | 1.4 |
| 10 | Egypt | 8572519 | -5.7 |
How we ranked this
Ranked by 2024 production of the FAOSTAT item 'Potatoes' (Production: Crops and livestock products, element Production, tonnes), from the FAOSTAT bulk download (Production_Crops_Livestock, release of 23 December 2025). 2024 is the latest year in that release. One source, one year: every top-ten value is a 2024 figure. 'China' is mainland China; FAO's 'China' aggregate (which adds Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao) and regional and world totals are excluded. FAOSTAT flags Ukraine's 2024 figure as estimated and the 2024 figures for mainland China, Russia and Egypt as imputed; mainland China's 2023 figure is estimated and Russia's 2023 figure imputed. Fractional FAO values are rounded to whole tonnes. There are no ties; 11th place is Turkey at 6,900,000 tonnes, followed by Peru (6,579,754 tonnes) and Canada (6,511,540 tonnes). The 2023 output and change columns come from the same dataset; percentage changes are our calculation, rounded to one decimal place. Sweet potatoes are a separate FAO item and are not included.
FAQ
Which country produces the most potatoes?
Mainland China, with 94,806,520 tonnes in 2024 according to FAOSTAT. India (57,053,344 tonnes) and Ukraine (21,128,900 tonnes) follow.
Which countries just missed the top 10?
Turkey (6,900,000 tonnes), Peru (6,579,754 tonnes) and Canada (6,511,540 tonnes) in 2024. Peru's harvest rose from 5,456,351 tonnes in 2023.
Are sweet potatoes included?
No. FAO records sweet potatoes as a separate crop; this list covers potatoes only.
Why might these numbers differ from national statistics?
FAO compiles figures from national reports and its own estimates and revises them over time. This list follows the FAOSTAT figures only.
Sources
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