Rapeseed production in Canada
Canada: Rapeseed production was 19.24 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
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 65 countries on this measure, 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 | 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 |
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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 65 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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About this data
Rapeseed production is measured in tonnes.