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 Latvia
| Potato Area Harvested in 2018 : | 9900.00 | ha | Official figure | ℹ |
| Potato Production in 2017 : | 408300.00 | t | Official figure | ℹ |
| Potato Production in 2017 : | 408300.00 | tonnes | Official data | ℹ |
| Potato Yield in 2017 : | 189907.00 | 100 g/ha | Official figure | ℹ |
| Potato Yield in 2017 : | 189907.00 | hg/ha | Calculated data | ℹ |
| Potato Area Harvested in 2017 : | 21500.00 | ha | Official figure | ℹ |
| Potato Area Harvested in 2017 : | 21500.00 | ha | Official data | ℹ |
Consumption Statistics Latvia
| Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2014: | 117.04 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
| Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2014: | 0.00 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
| Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2013: | 117.58 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
| Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2013: | 0.00 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
| Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2012: | 122.20 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
| Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2012: | 0.00 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
| Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2011: | 92.63 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
