> In 2024 Iraq produced 10,152 t of other starchy roots and tubers, the 34th largest in the world (0.10% of the world total).

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/iraq/

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# Other starchy roots and tubers production in Iraq

In 2024 Iraq produced 10,152 t of other starchy roots and tubers, the 34th largest in the world (0.10% of the world total). This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 962 ha, yield 10.6 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 202410,152 t
World rank34 of 60
10-year change—
Record10,152 t2024

## Other starchy roots and tubers in Iraq, 2016–2024 (tonnes)

## Iraq compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.10%
Yield, t/ha10.6world 14.2 (−26%)
kg per person0.22world 1.20

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 32 | [Kenya](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/kenya/) | 18,264 | 0.19% |
| 33 | [Guyana](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/guyana/) | 12,924 | 0.13% |
| 34 | **Iraq** | 10,152 | 0.10% |
| 35 | [Mozambique](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/mozambique/) | 9,860 | 0.10% |
| 36 | [Saint Vincent and the Grenadines](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/saint-vincent-and-the-grenadines/) | 9,121 | 0.09% |

[Full ranking of 60 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/)

### Map of world production of other starchy roots and tubers

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Share of the world total; Iraq is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 10,152 | +9.2% | 962 | 10.55 |
| 2023 | 9,300 | −0.3% | 900 | 10.33 |
| 2022 | 9,327 | −6.5% | 900 | 10.36 |
| 2021 | 9,979 | +21% | 928 | 10.75 |
| 2020 | 8,229 | +48% | 757 | 10.87 |
| 2019 | 5,553 | +140% | 671 | 8.28 |
| 2018 | 2,313 | −45% | 357 | 6.48 |
| 2017 | 4,235 | +75% | 545 | 7.77 |
| 2016 | 2,425 | — | 316 | 7.67 |

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of other starchy roots and tubers in Iraq?

Iraq produced 10,152 t in 2024, 0.10% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Iraq rank in the world for production of other starchy roots and tubers?

Iraq ranked 34th of 60 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Laos with 50.6% of the world total.

### What is the yield of other starchy roots and tubers in Iraq?

10.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (10,152 t from 962 ha), against a world average of 14.2 t/ha.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Iraq is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[Laos](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/laos/)[DR Congo](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/dr-congo/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/pakistan/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/indonesia/)[Namibia](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/namibia/)[Papua New Guinea](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/papua-new-guinea/)[Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/thailand/)[Peru](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/peru/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/mexico/)[Nepal](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/nepal/)[Colombia](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/colombia/)[Botswana](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/botswana/)
[All countries producing other starchy roots and tubers](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/)

## Other products of Iraq

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/iraq/)[Dates](https://husfarm.com/production/dates/iraq/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/iraq/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/iraq/)[Rye](https://husfarm.com/production/rye/iraq/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/iraq/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/iraq/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/iraq/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/iraq/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/iraq/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/iraq/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/iraq/)
[Agricultural production in Iraq](https://husfarm.com/production/country/iraq/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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