Potatoes are grown all over Norway, including in the most northern county Finnmark, despite its latitude of 70 N.
Common varieties grown in Norway are Saturna, Asterix, Mandel, Folva, and Beate.
Like in most countries, the size of the farms has increased significantly, although they are still relatively small for European standards.
Agricultural Statistics Norway
Potato Production in 2022 : | 376400.00 | t | Official figure | ℹ |
Potato Yield in 2022 : | 316329.00 | 100 g/ha | Official figure | ℹ |
Potato Area Harvested in 2022 : | 11899.00 | ha | Official figure | ℹ |
Potato Production in 2021 : | 368900.00 | t | Official figure | ℹ |
Potato Yield in 2021 : | 319698.00 | 100 g/ha | Official figure | ℹ |
Potato Area Harvested in 2021 : | 11539.00 | ha | Official figure | ℹ |
Potato Production in 2020 : | 361200.00 | t | Official figure | ℹ |
Consumption Statistics Norway
Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2021: | 52.49 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2021: | 0.43 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2020: | 55.39 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2020: | 0.46 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2019: | 50.35 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2019: | 0.44 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2018: | 52.37 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |