The given charts compare five different regions in terms of their production and consumption of potatoes in 2006.
Overall, Asian countries were by far the largest potato producers, while the lowest production was observed in South America and Africa. Regarding average potato consumption, Europe recorded the highest figures, in contrast to Africa, where consumption was the lowest.
Asia led potato production with slightly over 131 million tonnes, closely followed by Europe with 126.3 million tonnes. North America produced significantly less, at approximately 25 million tonnes. South America, Central America, and Africa had similar production capacities, ranging from 15.6 to 16.4 million tonnes.
In terms of consumption, the average European consumed slightly over 96 kg of potatoes, the highest among the five regions. North Americans consumed roughly 58 kg per person, more than double the consumption in Asia, South America, and Central America, where figures ranged from 23.6 to 26 kg. Finally, African consumption was the lowest, with an average of just 14.1 kg per person.