Rapeseed production in Canada
Canada: Rapeseed production was 19.24 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
19.24 million tonnes
Change on year
down 1.2%
World rank
1st
of 66 countries
All-time high
21.33 million tonnes
in 2017
All-time low
132,901 tonnes
in 1962
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Rapeseed production in Canada, 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 Canada is 19.24 million tonnes, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.2% on the previous year and up 17.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rapeseed production in Canada peaked at 21.33 million tonnes in 2017 and was at its lowest, 132,901 tonnes, in 1962.
Canada ranks 1st of 66 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rapeseed production in Canada, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 254,464 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 132,901 tonnes | -47.8% |
| 1963 | 189,601 tonnes | +42.7% |
| 1964 | 300,277 tonnes | +58.4% |
| 1965 | 512,568 tonnes | +70.7% |
| 1966 | 585,144 tonnes | +14.2% |
| 1967 | 560,196 tonnes | -4.3% |
| 1968 | 439,992 tonnes | -21.5% |
| 1969 | 757,512 tonnes | +72.2% |
| 1970 | 1.64 million tonnes | +116.2% |
| 1971 | 2.15 million tonnes | +31.6% |
| 1972 | 1.30 million tonnes | -39.7% |
| 1973 | 1.21 million tonnes | -7.2% |
| 1974 | 1.16 million tonnes | -3.6% |
| 1975 | 1.84 million tonnes | +58.1% |
| 1976 | 836,892 tonnes | -54.5% |
| 1977 | 1.97 million tonnes | +135.8% |
| 1978 | 3.50 million tonnes | +77.2% |
| 1979 | 3.41 million tonnes | -2.5% |
| 1980 | 2.48 million tonnes | -27.2% |
| 1981 | 1.85 million tonnes | -25.6% |
| 1982 | 2.25 million tonnes | +21.5% |
| 1983 | 2.61 million tonnes | +16.2% |
| 1984 | 3.41 million tonnes | +30.8% |
| 1985 | 3.50 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1986 | 3.79 million tonnes | +8.2% |
| 1987 | 3.85 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1988 | 4.22 million tonnes | +9.7% |
| 1989 | 3.21 million tonnes | -23.9% |
| 1990 | 3.27 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1991 | 4.22 million tonnes | +29.3% |
| 1992 | 3.87 million tonnes | -8.3% |
| 1993 | 5.52 million tonnes | +42.7% |
| 1994 | 7.23 million tonnes | +30.9% |
| 1995 | 6.43 million tonnes | -11.0% |
| 1996 | 5.06 million tonnes | -21.3% |
| 1997 | 6.39 million tonnes | +26.3% |
| 1998 | 7.64 million tonnes | +19.6% |
| 1999 | 8.80 million tonnes | +15.1% |
| 2000 | 7.21 million tonnes | -18.1% |
| 2001 | 5.02 million tonnes | -30.4% |
| 2002 | 4.52 million tonnes | -9.9% |
| 2003 | 6.77 million tonnes | +49.8% |
| 2004 | 7.67 million tonnes | +13.3% |
| 2005 | 9.48 million tonnes | +23.6% |
| 2006 | 9.00 million tonnes | -5.1% |
| 2007 | 9.61 million tonnes | +6.8% |
| 2008 | 12.64 million tonnes | +31.6% |
| 2009 | 12.90 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 12.79 million tonnes | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 14.61 million tonnes | +14.2% |
| 2012 | 13.87 million tonnes | -5.1% |
| 2013 | 18.55 million tonnes | +33.8% |
| 2014 | 16.41 million tonnes | -11.5% |
| 2015 | 18.38 million tonnes | +12.0% |
| 2016 | 19.60 million tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2017 | 21.33 million tonnes | +8.8% |
| 2018 | 20.72 million tonnes | -2.8% |
| 2019 | 19.91 million tonnes | -3.9% |
| 2020 | 19.48 million tonnes | -2.1% |
| 2021 | 14.25 million tonnes | -26.9% |
| 2022 | 18.85 million tonnes | +32.3% |
| 2023 | 19.46 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2024 | 19.24 million tonnes | -1.2% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 19.24 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 159,870 tonnes, 120.3× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 414,739 tonnes | 132,901 tonnes | 757,512 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.90 million tonnes | 836,892 tonnes | 3.50 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.12 million tonnes | 1.85 million tonnes | 4.22 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.85 million tonnes | 3.27 million tonnes | 8.80 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.48 million tonnes | 4.52 million tonnes | 12.90 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.62 million tonnes | 12.79 million tonnes | 21.33 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.26 million tonnes | 14.25 million tonnes | 19.48 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Canada
More reference data data for Canada
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 20.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 20.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 7.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 22.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 99.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.88 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rapeseed production in Canada?
- Rapeseed production in Canada was 19.24 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 Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 21.33 million tonnes in 2017.
- What is the lowest rapeseed production recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 132,901 tonnes in 1962.
- How does Canada rank for rapeseed production?
- Canada ranks 1st out of 66 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rapeseed production rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada 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.