Potatoes were introduced to Europe in the 16th century, but only became seriously cultivated in Latvia in the 19th century. This involved extensive research in breeding potatoes suitable for Latvian conditions, and resistance to pests and diseases.
Agricultural Statistics Latvia
Potato Yield in 2022 : | 169351.00 | 100 g/ha | Official figure | ℹ |
Potato Production in 2022 : | 130400.00 | t | Official figure | ℹ |
Potato Area Harvested in 2022 : | 7700.00 | ha | Official figure | ℹ |
Potato Yield in 2021 : | 157671.00 | 100 g/ha | Official figure | ℹ |
Potato Production in 2021 : | 115100.00 | t | Official figure | ℹ |
Potato Area Harvested in 2021 : | 7300.00 | ha | Official figure | ℹ |
Potato Yield in 2020 : | 213059.00 | 100 g/ha | Official figure | ℹ |
Consumption Statistics Latvia
Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2021: | 62.79 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2021: | 0.11 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2020: | 67.90 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2020: | 0.05 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2019: | 101.40 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2019: | 0.00 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2018: | 112.28 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |