The tables demonstrate information about the potatos’ consumption and production in 5 different areas, including Africa, North America, Europe, Asia, South and Central America in 2006.
Overall, the amount of potatoes, which was produced in Asia was predominant, while the opposite was true for South and Central America. While the consumption was higher in Europe.
In 2006, Asia produced 131.2 million tones, where inhabitants have eaten 25.8 kg per person, meaning that there were a lot of dwellers. Similarly, the production of potatoes in Europe accounted for 126.3 millions. However, the consumption of each person made up 96.1, which was the highest number in 2006.
Morever, the production of other countries have a slight discrepancy. Africa cultivated 16.4 millions of potatoes, which was marginally lower compared to North America, which constituted 24.7 million. The lowest number of potatoes was in South and Central America, accounting for 15.6 million. Regarding their intake, Africa made up 14.1, which was 9.5 higher than that of South and Central America. Despite low havesting in the North America, people mostly intake 57.9 kg, per individual.
