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 2014 : | 357700.00 | tonnes | Official data | ℹ |
| Potato Yield in 2014 : | 289753.00 | hg/ha | Calculated data | ℹ |
| Potato Yield in 2014 : | 289753.00 | hg/ha | Calculated data | ℹ |
| Potato Area Harvested in 2014 : | 12345.00 | ha | Official data | ℹ |
| Potato Area Harvested in 2014 : | 12345.00 | ha | Official data | ℹ |
| Potato Production in 2013 : | 320300.00 | tonnes | Official data | ℹ |
| Potato Production in 2013 : | 318000.00 | tonnes | Official data | ℹ |
Consumption Statistics Norway
| Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2007: | 67.99 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
| Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2007: | 0.03 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
| Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2006: | 68.71 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
| Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2006: | 0.03 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
| Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2005: | 69.47 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
| Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2005: | 0.02 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
| Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2004: | 69.99 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
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