> In 2024 Bolivia produced 1.4 million t of potatoes, the 38th largest in the world (0.35% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 30%.

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# Potatoes production in Bolivia

In 2024 Bolivia produced 1.4 million t of potatoes, the 38th largest in the world (0.35% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 30%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 211,480 ha, yield 6.5 t/ha.

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Production, 20241.4 million t
World rank38 of 152
10-year change+30%
Record1.4 million t2024

## Potatoes in Bolivia, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Bolivia compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.35%0.29% in 2014
Yield, t/ha6.5world 22.9 (−71%)
kg per person111world 47.8
10-year change+30%world +6.0%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 36 | [Malawi](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/malawi/) | 1,457,542 | 0.37% |
| 37 | [Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/italy/) | 1,412,700 | 0.36% |
| 38 | **Bolivia** | 1,382,382 | 0.35% |
| 39 | [Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/indonesia/) | 1,270,449 | 0.33% |
| 40 | [Tajikistan](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/tajikistan/) | 1,263,948 | 0.32% |

[Full ranking of 152 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/)

### Map of world production of potatoes

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Bolivia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 1,382,382 | +18% | 211,480 | 6.54 |
| 2023 | 1,167,305 | −6.2% | 208,897 | 5.59 |
| 2022 | 1,243,913 | −2.3% | 196,068 | 6.34 |
| 2021 | 1,272,649 | −3.4% | 191,321 | 6.65 |
| 2020 | 1,317,923 | +4.9% | 182,449 | 7.22 |
| 2019 | 1,256,584 | +8.2% | 175,708 | 7.15 |
| 2018 | 1,160,940 | +11% | 180,802 | 6.42 |
| 2017 | 1,045,291 | −2.6% | 178,144 | 5.87 |
| 2016 | 1,073,744 | +1.4% | 181,708 | 5.91 |
| 2015 | 1,058,683 | −0.5% | 179,553 | 5.90 |
| 2014 | 1,064,384 | +0.9% | 176,363 | 6.04 |
| 2013 | 1,054,757 | +4.8% | 188,292 | 5.60 |
| 2012 | 1,006,249 | −2.5% | 189,105 | 5.32 |
| 2011 | 1,032,492 | +3.0% | 181,073 | 5.70 |
| 2010 | 1,002,902 | +4.8% | 177,256 | 5.66 |
| 2009 | 956,953 | +28% | 182,942 | 5.23 |
| 2008 | 747,968 | +1.7% | 138,340 | 5.41 |
| 2007 | 735,254 | −2.6% | 137,004 | 5.37 |
| 2006 | 754,807 | −0.9% | 135,370 | 5.58 |
| 2005 | 761,891 | +1.8% | 134,375 | 5.67 |
| 2004 | 748,095 | +0.4% | 132,588 | 5.64 |
| 2003 | 745,343 | +2.3% | 130,474 | 5.71 |
| 2002 | 728,785 | +3.2% | 127,477 | 5.72 |
| 2001 | 706,324 | −2.1% | 124,402 | 5.68 |
| 2000 | 721,466 | +1.8% | 125,404 | 5.75 |
| 1999 | 708,851 | +20% | 127,002 | 5.58 |
| 1998 | 590,530 | −10% | 131,787 | 4.48 |
| 1997 | 659,150 | +5.3% | 127,662 | 5.16 |
| 1996 | 625,794 | +3.5% | 125,703 | 4.98 |
| 1995 | 604,735 | −4.3% | 124,965 | 4.84 |
| 1994 | 631,999 | +2.6% | 133,660 | 4.73 |
| 1993 | 616,036 | +2.2% | 134,894 | 4.57 |
| 1992 | 603,062 | −13% | 136,887 | 4.41 |
| 1991 | 691,935 | +12% | 140,053 | 4.94 |
| 1990 | 619,759 | −3.0% | 119,693 | 5.18 |
| 1989 | 638,615 | −23% | 128,045 | 4.99 |
| 1988 | 825,800 | +1.3% | 143,695 | 5.75 |
| 1987 | 814,882 | +16% | 142,000 | 5.74 |
| 1986 | 703,000 | −8.5% | 144,400 | 4.87 |
| 1985 | 768,225 | +6.3% | 163,108 | 4.71 |
| 1984 | 722,873 | +128% | 155,952 | 4.64 |
| 1983 | 316,454 | −65% | 108,156 | 2.93 |
| 1982 | 900,000 | +3.8% | 159,349 | 5.65 |
| 1981 | 866,780 | +10% | 177,165 | 4.89 |
| 1980 | 786,620 | +7.8% | 168,530 | 4.67 |
| 1979 | 730,025 | −1.1% | 163,220 | 4.47 |
| 1978 | 738,345 | +12% | 157,130 | 4.70 |
| 1977 | 659,155 | −20% | 125,255 | 5.26 |
| 1976 | 823,800 | −1.2% | 129,755 | 6.35 |
| 1975 | 834,050 | +11% | 127,680 | 6.53 |
| 1974 | 749,460 | +2.7% | 118,205 | 6.34 |
| 1973 | 729,705 | +3.7% | 115,610 | 6.31 |
| 1972 | 703,585 | +0.8% | 111,950 | 6.28 |
| 1971 | 698,000 | +6.6% | 97,000 | 7.20 |
| 1970 | 655,000 | +4.4% | 95,000 | 6.89 |
| 1969 | 627,400 | +5.0% | 92,200 | 6.80 |
| 1968 | 597,600 | +15% | 87,765 | 6.81 |
| 1967 | 519,500 | −5.4% | 102,870 | 5.05 |
| 1966 | 549,000 | −4.5% | 110,240 | 4.98 |
| 1965 | 575,000 | +2.5% | 115,000 | 5.00 |
| 1964 | 561,000 | +2.7% | 110,000 | 5.10 |
| 1963 | 546,000 | +2.8% | 112,136 | 4.87 |
| 1962 | 531,000 | +2.9% | 109,484 | 4.85 |
| 1961 | 516,000 | — | 107,500 | 4.80 |

## Trade, 2024

Imports8,161 t USD 2.1 m
Importer rank105 of 183
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. [World exporters and importers](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of potatoes in Bolivia?

Bolivia produced 1.4 million t in 2024, 0.35% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Bolivia rank in the world for production of potatoes?

Bolivia ranked 38th of 152 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 24.3% of the world total.

### How has the production of potatoes in Bolivia changed?

It rose by 30% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +6.0% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.

### What is the yield of potatoes in Bolivia?

6.5 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (1.4 million t from 211,480 ha), against a world average of 22.9 t/ha.

### Does Bolivia export or import potatoes?

In 2024 Bolivia reported no exports and imports of 8,161 t (USD 2.1 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/china/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/india/)[Ukraine](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/ukraine/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/united-states/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/russia/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/germany/)[Bangladesh](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/bangladesh/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/france/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/pakistan/)[Egypt](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/egypt/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/turkey/)[Peru](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/peru/)
[All countries producing potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/)

## Other products of Bolivia

[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/bolivia/)[Soybeans](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/bolivia/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/bolivia/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/bolivia/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/bolivia/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/bolivia/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/bolivia/)[Plantains](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/bolivia/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/bolivia/)[Soya bean oil](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/bolivia/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/bolivia/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/bolivia/)
[Agricultural production in Bolivia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/bolivia/)

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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