Rapeseed production in Australia
Australia: Rapeseed production was 6.40 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rapeseed production in Australia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Australia recorded 6.40 million tonnes for rapeseed production in 2024.
The figure is down 14.8% on the previous year and up 80.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rapeseed production in Australia peaked at 8.92 million tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Australia 4th out of 65 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 553.11 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 4,470 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 23,312 tonnes | 8,509 tonnes | 54,614 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 45,390 tonnes | 6,748 tonnes | 87,030 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 716,695 tonnes | 98,399 tonnes | 2.43 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.46 million tonnes | 573,325 tonnes | 1.91 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.29 million tonnes | 2.30 million tonnes | 4.31 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.88 million tonnes | 4.76 million tonnes | 8.92 million tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is rapeseed production in Australia?
- Rapeseed production in Australia was 6.40 million 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 Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 8.92 million tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest rapeseed production recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Australia rank for rapeseed production?
- Australia ranks 4th out of 65 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rapeseed production rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 80.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia 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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About this data
Rapeseed production is measured in tonnes.