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 2016 : | 363200.00 | tonnes | Official data | ℹ |
Potato Yield in 2016 : | 303375.00 | hg/ha | Calculated data | ℹ |
Potato Area Harvested in 2016 : | 11972.00 | ha | Official data | ℹ |
Potato Production in 2015 : | 305200.00 | tonnes | Official data | ℹ |
Potato Yield in 2015 : | 257857.00 | hg/ha | Calculated data | ℹ |
Potato Area Harvested in 2015 : | 11836.00 | ha | Official data | ℹ |
Potato Production in 2014 : | 357700.00 | tonnes | Official data | ℹ |
Consumption Statistics Norway
Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2011: | 0.09 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2010: | 57.48 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2010: | 0.08 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2009: | 59.98 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2009: | 0.05 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2008: | 67.16 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2008: | 0.04 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |