Potatoes were well established in contemporary Zimbabwe by the early twentieth century. In 1911, variety trials were undertaken with recorded yields up to 11.5 tons per hectare (t/ha).
Over the years, potato has become one of the most popular crops in Zimbabwe with every sector from small to large-scale farmers getting in on the act.
This has been encouraged by eating habits that are gradually changing as maize is no longer staple food for many urban households.
Agricultural Statistics Zimbabwe
Potato Area Harvested in 2020 : | 2290.00 | ha | Imputed value | ℹ |
Sweet Potato Production in 2020 : | 51399.80 | t | Imputed value | ℹ |
Sweet Potato Yield in 2020 : | 33191.00 | 100 g/ha | Estimated value | ℹ |
Sweet Potato Area Harvested in 2020 : | 15486.00 | ha | Imputed value | ℹ |
Potato Yield in 2019 : | 70782.00 | 100 g/ha | Official figure | ℹ |
Potato Production in 2019 : | 17913.40 | t | Official figure | ℹ |
Potato Area Harvested in 2019 : | 2531.00 | ha | Official figure | ℹ |
Consumption Statistics Zimbabwe
Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2014: | 1.37 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2014: | 1.85 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2013: | 3.88 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2013: | 1.42 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2013: | 1.86 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2013: | 0.13 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2012: | 3.79 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |