Potatoes were introduced to Europe in the 16th century, but only became seriously cultivated in Latvia in the 19th century. This involved extensive research in breeding potatoes suitable for Latvian conditions, and resistance to pests and diseases.
Agricultural Statistics Letland
| Potato Production in 2017 : | 408300.00 | tonnes | Official data | ℹ |
| Potato Yield in 2017 : | 189907.00 | hg/ha | Calculated data | ℹ |
| Potato Area Harvested in 2017 : | 21500.00 | ha | Official data | ℹ |
| Potato Production in 2016 : | 491600.00 | tonnes | Official data | ℹ |
| Potato Yield in 2016 : | 212814.00 | hg/ha | Calculated data | ℹ |
| Potato Area Harvested in 2016 : | 23100.00 | ha | Official data | ℹ |
| Potato Production in 2015 : | 497320.00 | tonnes | Official data | ℹ |
Consumption Statistics Letland
| Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2011: | 92.63 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
| Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2011: | 0.00 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
| Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2010: | 93.51 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
| Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2010: | 0.00 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
| Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2009: | 112.24 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
| Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2009: | 0.00 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
| Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2008: | 111.18 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
