Potatoes are grown all over Norway, including in the most northern county Finnmark, despite its latitude of 70 N.
Common varieties grown in Norway are Saturna, Asterix, Mandel, Folva, and Beate.
Like in most countries, the size of the farms has increased significantly, although they are still relatively small for European standards.
Agricultural Statistics Norway
Potato Production in 2005 : | 316617.00 | tonnes | Official data | ℹ |
Potato Yield in 2005 : | 231107.00 | Hg/Ha | Calculated data | ℹ |
Potato Seed in 2005 : | 35500.00 | tonnes | Official data | ℹ |
Potato Area Harvested in 2005 : | 13700.00 | Ha | Official data | ℹ |
Potato Price at Producer in 2005 : | 279.50 | USD/tonne | Official data | ℹ |
Potato Processed in 2005 : | 0.00 | tonnes | Standardized data | ℹ |
Potato Production in 2004 : | 396400.00 | tonnes | Official data | ℹ |
Consumption Statistics Norway
Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 1979: | 82.82 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 1979: | 0.00 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 1978: | 89.60 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 1978: | 0.00 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 1977: | 93.07 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 1977: | 0.00 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 1976: | 91.48 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |