All roots and tubers production in Russia
In 2024 Russia produced 18.4 million t of all roots and tubers, the 11th largest in the world (1.95% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 41%. The record was 39.9 million t in 1995. Area harvested: 1.0 million ha, yield 17.6 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 18.4 million t
- World rank
- 11 of 192
- 10-year change
- −41%
- Record
- 39.9 million t
- 1995
All roots and tubers in Russia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Russia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 2.0%
- 3.8% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 17.6
- world 13.1 (+34%)
- kg per person
- 127
- world 116
- 10-year change
- −41%
- world +13%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | United States | 20,182,637 | 2.1% |
| 10 | Indonesia | 18,758,190 | 2.0% |
| 11 | Russia | 18,448,001 | 2.0% |
| 12 | Côte d'Ivoire | 16,341,464 | 1.7% |
| 13 | Malawi | 15,716,896 | 1.7% |
Map of world production of roots and tubers
Share of the world total; Russia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18,448,001 | −4.1% | 1,048,272 | 17.60 |
| 2023 | 19,241,260 | +1.9% | 1,098,222 | 17.52 |
| 2022 | 18,887,679 | +3.2% | 1,086,482 | 17.38 |
| 2021 | 18,295,535 | −6.7% | 1,142,111 | 16.02 |
| 2020 | 19,607,361 | −11% | 1,178,098 | 16.64 |
| 2019 | 22,074,874 | −1.4% | 1,238,575 | 17.82 |
| 2018 | 22,394,960 | +3.2% | 1,313,495 | 17.05 |
| 2017 | 21,707,645 | −3.4% | 1,335,560 | 16.25 |
| 2016 | 22,463,487 | −33% | 1,425,570 | 15.76 |
| 2015 | 33,645,799 | +6.8% | 2,111,613 | 15.93 |
| 2014 | 31,501,354 | +4.3% | 2,101,461 | 14.99 |
| 2013 | 30,199,126 | +2.3% | 2,087,824 | 14.46 |
| 2012 | 29,532,530 | −9.6% | 2,197,170 | 13.44 |
| 2011 | 32,681,467 | +55% | 2,202,576 | 14.84 |
| 2010 | 21,140,539 | −32% | 2,109,109 | 10.02 |
| 2009 | 31,133,958 | +7.9% | 2,182,355 | 14.27 |
| 2008 | 28,846,360 | +6.1% | 2,097,220 | 13.75 |
| 2007 | 27,195,248 | −3.8% | 2,060,543 | 13.20 |
| 2006 | 28,259,734 | +0.4% | 2,120,042 | 13.33 |
| 2005 | 28,136,991 | +0.9% | 2,272,613 | 12.38 |
| 2004 | 27,876,247 | −5.0% | 2,403,353 | 11.60 |
| 2003 | 29,358,474 | +9.0% | 2,515,808 | 11.67 |
| 2002 | 26,922,502 | −8.7% | 2,619,379 | 10.28 |
| 2001 | 29,498,810 | +0.1% | 2,720,991 | 10.84 |
| 2000 | 29,464,801 | +5.2% | 2,814,266 | 10.47 |
| 1999 | 27,997,731 | −3.3% | 2,900,538 | 9.65 |
| 1998 | 28,953,172 | −18% | 2,981,728 | 9.71 |
| 1997 | 35,137,578 | −6.6% | 3,154,351 | 11.14 |
| 1996 | 37,618,541 | −5.7% | 3,288,334 | 11.44 |
| 1995 | 39,909,130 | +18% | 3,390,750 | 11.77 |
| 1994 | 33,827,622 | −10% | 3,300,256 | 10.25 |
| 1993 | 37,650,371 | −1.8% | 3,466,885 | 10.86 |
| 1992 | 38,329,700 | — | 3,371,126 | 11.37 |
Questions and answers
What is the production of roots and tubers in Russia?
Russia produced 18.4 million t in 2024, 2.0% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Russia rank in the world for production of roots and tubers?
Russia ranked 11th of 192 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 16.2% of the world total.
How has the production of roots and tubers in Russia changed?
It fell by 41% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +13% for the world. The record was 39.9 million t in 1995.
What is the yield of roots and tubers in Russia?
17.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (18.4 million t from 1.0 million ha), against a world average of 13.1 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 Russia is estimated by FAO. 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.