The tables illustrate the figures for production (in million tonnes) and consumption(kg per person) of potatoes in different five regions, namely South and Central America, Africa, North America, Europe and Asia in 2006. Overall, Europe and North America recorded the highest intake, while Asia grew a large amount of potatoes than others.
Initially, Asia grew a large amout of potatoes(131.2 million tonnes), while following this was Europe(126.3 million tonnes) with a difference of 3.9. North America produced 24.7 million tonnes of potatoes, whereas Africa recorded 16.4, while the lowest production showed by South and Central America (15,6).
Regarding consumption of potatoes, it was Europe that ate many potatoes, recording 96.1 kg per person. Following this was North America, with 57.9 kg, whereas Asia accounted for 25.8 kg despite producing the highest amount of potatoes. Subsequently, people in south and central america consumed 23.6 kg potatoes per person, while Africa witnessed the lowest intake, with 14.1kg.
