Rapeseed production in Argentina
Argentina: Rapeseed production was 45,162 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
45,162 tonnes
Change on year
up 15.8%
World rank
44th
of 66 countries
All-time high
128,320 tonnes
in 2013
All-time low
150 tonnes
in 1975
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Rapeseed production in Argentina, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for rapeseed production in Argentina is 45,162 tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 15.8% on the previous year and down 59.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rapeseed production in Argentina peaked at 128,320 tonnes in 2013 and was at its lowest, 150 tonnes, in 1975.
That places Argentina 44th out of 66 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rapeseed production in Argentina, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4,800 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 4,500 tonnes | -6.2% |
| 1963 | 5,300 tonnes | +17.8% |
| 1964 | 7,350 tonnes | +38.7% |
| 1965 | 5,500 tonnes | -25.2% |
| 1966 | 1,950 tonnes | -64.5% |
| 1967 | 1,150 tonnes | -41.0% |
| 1968 | 1,700 tonnes | +47.8% |
| 1969 | 2,050 tonnes | +20.6% |
| 1970 | 1,450 tonnes | -29.3% |
| 1971 | 2,650 tonnes | +82.8% |
| 1972 | 1,370 tonnes | -48.3% |
| 1973 | 930 tonnes | -32.1% |
| 1974 | 400 tonnes | -57.0% |
| 1975 | 150 tonnes | -62.5% |
| 1976 | 400 tonnes | +166.7% |
| 1977 | 2,000 tonnes | +400.0% |
| 1978 | 3,000 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1979 | 5,538 tonnes | +84.6% |
| 1980 | 23,052 tonnes | +316.3% |
| 1981 | 1,600 tonnes | -93.1% |
| 1982 | 2,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1983 | 2,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 2,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 2,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 2,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 2,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 2,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 22,800 tonnes | +1040.0% |
| 1990 | 17,000 tonnes | -25.4% |
| 1991 | 17,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 57,052 tonnes | +235.6% |
| 1993 | 30,090 tonnes | -47.3% |
| 1994 | 11,575 tonnes | -61.5% |
| 1995 | 21,316 tonnes | +84.2% |
| 1996 | 9,305 tonnes | -56.3% |
| 1997 | 4,000 tonnes | -57.0% |
| 1998 | 2,173 tonnes | -45.7% |
| 1999 | 2,200 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 6,015 tonnes | +173.4% |
| 2001 | 15,380 tonnes | +155.7% |
| 2002 | 2,320 tonnes | -84.9% |
| 2003 | 10,450 tonnes | +350.4% |
| 2004 | 20,285 tonnes | +94.1% |
| 2005 | 26,050 tonnes | +28.4% |
| 2006 | 9,140 tonnes | -64.9% |
| 2007 | 11,230 tonnes | +22.9% |
| 2008 | 20,411 tonnes | +81.8% |
| 2009 | 61,167 tonnes | +199.7% |
| 2010 | 17,215 tonnes | -71.9% |
| 2011 | 23,335 tonnes | +35.6% |
| 2012 | 50,620 tonnes | +116.9% |
| 2013 | 128,320 tonnes | +153.5% |
| 2014 | 111,900 tonnes | -12.8% |
| 2015 | 104,849 tonnes | -6.3% |
| 2016 | 67,381 tonnes | -35.7% |
| 2017 | 49,840 tonnes | -26.0% |
| 2018 | 35,449 tonnes | -28.9% |
| 2019 | 39,689 tonnes | +12.0% |
| 2020 | 32,514 tonnes | -18.1% |
| 2021 | 17,868 tonnes | -45.0% |
| 2022 | 52,915 tonnes | +196.1% |
| 2023 | 38,999 tonnes | -26.3% |
| 2024 | 45,162 tonnes | +15.8% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 45,162 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 84,294 tonnes, 54% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 45,162 tonnes is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 82,040 tonnes, 55% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Rapeseed production in Argentina changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | +1040.0% | 2,000 tonnes | 22,800 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,811 tonnes | 1,150 tonnes | 7,350 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,789 tonnes | 150 tonnes | 5,538 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,145 tonnes | 1,600 tonnes | 23,052 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 17,171 tonnes | 2,173 tonnes | 57,052 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 18,245 tonnes | 2,320 tonnes | 61,167 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 62,860 tonnes | 17,215 tonnes | 128,320 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 37,492 tonnes | 17,868 tonnes | 52,915 tonnes | 5 |
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More reference data data for Argentina
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 20.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 37.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 37.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 111.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 187.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 31.35 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rapeseed production in Argentina?
- Rapeseed production in Argentina was 45,162 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest rapeseed production recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 128,320 tonnes in 2013.
- What is the lowest rapeseed production recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 150 tonnes in 1975.
- How does Argentina rank for rapeseed production?
- Argentina ranks 44th out of 66 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rapeseed production rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Rapeseed production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Rapeseed production is measured in tonnes.