Potatoes production in Slovenia
In 2024 Slovenia produced 74,640 t of potatoes, the 110th largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 23%. The record was 195,667 t in 1998. Area harvested: 2,860 ha, yield 26.1 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 74,640 t
- World rank
- 110 of 152
- 10-year change
- −23%
- Record
- 195,667 t
- 1998
Potatoes in Slovenia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Slovenia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.02%
- 0.03% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 26.1
- world 22.9 (+14%)
- kg per person
- 35.2
- world 47.8
- 10-year change
- −23%
- world +6.0%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108 | Cuba | 79,054 | 0.02% |
| 109 | Costa Rica | 75,242 | 0.02% |
| 110 | Slovenia | 74,640 | 0.02% |
| 111 | Estonia | 69,330 | 0.02% |
| 112 | Uruguay | 66,551 | 0.02% |
Map of world production of potatoes
Share of the world total; Slovenia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 74,640 | +8.8% | 2,860 | 26.10 |
| 2023 | 68,580 | +18% | 2,940 | 23.33 |
| 2022 | 58,230 | −9.1% | 2,890 | 20.15 |
| 2021 | 64,040 | −29% | 2,730 | 23.46 |
| 2020 | 89,880 | +36% | 2,970 | 30.26 |
| 2019 | 65,960 | −9.5% | 2,800 | 23.56 |
| 2018 | 72,920 | −5.4% | 2,810 | 25.95 |
| 2017 | 77,076 | −9.2% | 3,165 | 24.35 |
| 2016 | 84,897 | −6.7% | 3,163 | 26.84 |
| 2015 | 91,036 | −6.0% | 3,318 | 27.44 |
| 2014 | 96,820 | +56% | 3,600 | 26.89 |
| 2013 | 62,155 | −22% | 3,307 | 18.79 |
| 2012 | 79,253 | −18% | 3,386 | 23.41 |
| 2011 | 96,179 | −5.0% | 3,640 | 26.42 |
| 2010 | 101,208 | −2.1% | 4,125 | 24.54 |
| 2009 | 103,425 | +3.1% | 4,175 | 24.77 |
| 2008 | 100,319 | −23% | 4,427 | 22.66 |
| 2007 | 131,050 | +23% | 5,736 | 22.85 |
| 2006 | 106,974 | −26% | 5,900 | 18.13 |
| 2005 | 144,714 | −16% | 6,306 | 22.95 |
| 2004 | 171,475 | +59% | 6,833 | 25.10 |
| 2003 | 107,610 | −35% | 6,832 | 15.75 |
| 2002 | 165,962 | +12% | 7,113 | 23.33 |
| 2001 | 148,279 | −20% | 7,785 | 19.05 |
| 2000 | 186,157 | −4.1% | 8,952 | 20.80 |
| 1999 | 194,200 | −0.7% | 9,845 | 19.73 |
| 1998 | 195,667 | +4.0% | 9,200 | 21.27 |
| 1997 | 188,112 | +3.9% | 9,186 | 20.48 |
| 1996 | 181,073 | −5.3% | 9,382 | 19.30 |
| 1995 | 191,239 | +9.1% | 10,070 | 18.99 |
| 1994 | 175,218 | +12% | 10,147 | 17.27 |
| 1993 | 156,345 | −0.1% | 12,434 | 12.57 |
| 1992 | 156,429 | — | 12,928 | 12.10 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 53,334 t USD 37.8 m
- Exporter rank
- 30 of 124
- Imports
- 88,395 t USD 49.0 m
- Importer rank
- 36 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
Questions and answers
What is the production of potatoes in Slovenia?
Slovenia produced 74,640 t in 2024, 0.02% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Slovenia rank in the world for production of potatoes?
Slovenia ranked 110th of 152 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 24.3% of the world total.
How has the production of potatoes in Slovenia changed?
It fell by 23% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +6.0% for the world. The record was 195,667 t in 1998.
What is the yield of potatoes in Slovenia?
26.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (74,640 t from 2,860 ha), against a world average of 22.9 t/ha.
Does Slovenia export or import potatoes?
In 2024 Slovenia reported exports of 53,334 t (USD 37.8 m) and imports of 88,395 t (USD 49.0 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
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.