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 Area Harvested in 2018 : | 11614.00 | ha | Official figure | ℹ |
| Potato Production in 2017 : | 315500.00 | t | Official figure | ℹ |
| Potato Production in 2017 : | 314500.00 | tonnes | Official data | ℹ |
| Potato Yield in 2017 : | 269841.00 | hg/ha | Calculated data | ℹ |
| Potato Yield in 2017 : | 269014.00 | 100 g/ha | Official figure | ℹ |
| Potato Area Harvested in 2017 : | 11728.00 | ha | Official figure | ℹ |
| Potato Area Harvested in 2017 : | 11655.00 | ha | Official data | ℹ |
Consumption Statistics Norway
| Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2014: | 52.64 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
| Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2014: | 0.15 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
| Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2013: | 52.77 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
| Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2013: | 0.15 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
| Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2012: | 53.13 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
| Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2012: | 0.15 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
| Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2011: | 55.50 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
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