Rapeseed production in Chile
Chile: Rapeseed production was 123,068 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
123,068 tonnes
Change on year
up 0.0%
World rank
31st
of 66 countries
All-time high
219,781 tonnes
in 2018
All-time low
2,942 tonnes
in 1983
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Rapeseed production in Chile, 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 Chile is 123,068 tonnes, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 9.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rapeseed production in Chile peaked at 219,781 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 2,942 tonnes, in 1983.
Chile ranks 31st of 66 countries on this measure, 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 Chile, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 35,780 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 28,550 tonnes | -20.2% |
| 1963 | 49,390 tonnes | +73.0% |
| 1964 | 56,230 tonnes | +13.8% |
| 1965 | 71,935 tonnes | +27.9% |
| 1966 | 77,103 tonnes | +7.2% |
| 1967 | 60,710 tonnes | -21.3% |
| 1968 | 47,949 tonnes | -21.0% |
| 1969 | 63,622 tonnes | +32.7% |
| 1970 | 69,947 tonnes | +9.9% |
| 1971 | 82,147 tonnes | +17.4% |
| 1972 | 77,950 tonnes | -5.1% |
| 1973 | 40,042 tonnes | -48.6% |
| 1974 | 34,800 tonnes | -13.1% |
| 1975 | 61,393 tonnes | +76.4% |
| 1976 | 104,840 tonnes | +70.8% |
| 1977 | 82,680 tonnes | -21.1% |
| 1978 | 52,020 tonnes | -37.1% |
| 1979 | 64,630 tonnes | +24.2% |
| 1980 | 73,470 tonnes | +13.7% |
| 1981 | 26,890 tonnes | -63.4% |
| 1982 | 13,220 tonnes | -50.8% |
| 1983 | 2,942 tonnes | -77.7% |
| 1984 | 4,090 tonnes | +39.0% |
| 1985 | 31,912 tonnes | +680.2% |
| 1986 | 97,103 tonnes | +204.3% |
| 1987 | 95,139 tonnes | -2.0% |
| 1988 | 122,591 tonnes | +28.9% |
| 1989 | 112,913 tonnes | -7.9% |
| 1990 | 53,199 tonnes | -52.9% |
| 1991 | 57,680 tonnes | +8.4% |
| 1992 | 61,709 tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1993 | 20,867 tonnes | -66.2% |
| 1994 | 22,719 tonnes | +8.9% |
| 1995 | 26,353 tonnes | +16.0% |
| 1996 | 34,446 tonnes | +30.7% |
| 1997 | 30,407 tonnes | -11.7% |
| 1998 | 51,961 tonnes | +70.9% |
| 1999 | 71,712 tonnes | +38.0% |
| 2000 | 47,730 tonnes | -33.4% |
| 2001 | 67,370 tonnes | +41.1% |
| 2002 | 3,500 tonnes | -94.8% |
| 2003 | 19,541 tonnes | +458.3% |
| 2004 | 18,500 tonnes | -5.3% |
| 2005 | 44,000 tonnes | +137.8% |
| 2006 | 47,200 tonnes | +7.3% |
| 2007 | 40,908 tonnes | -13.3% |
| 2008 | 66,590 tonnes | +62.8% |
| 2009 | 78,501 tonnes | +17.9% |
| 2010 | 43,934 tonnes | -44.0% |
| 2011 | 71,466 tonnes | +62.7% |
| 2012 | 113,643 tonnes | +59.0% |
| 2013 | 155,877 tonnes | +37.2% |
| 2014 | 136,331 tonnes | -12.5% |
| 2015 | 201,480 tonnes | +47.8% |
| 2016 | 212,016 tonnes | +5.2% |
| 2017 | 183,191 tonnes | -13.6% |
| 2018 | 219,781 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 2019 | 185,318 tonnes | -15.7% |
| 2020 | 153,533 tonnes | -17.2% |
| 2021 | 140,586 tonnes | -8.4% |
| 2022 | 134,962 tonnes | -4.0% |
| 2023 | 123,023 tonnes | -8.8% |
| 2024 | 123,068 tonnes | +0.0% |
Chile compared with similar countries
- Chile's 123,068 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 159,870 tonnes, 77% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Chile's 123,068 tonnes is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 82,040 tonnes, 1.5× the median. (7 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Rapeseed production in Chile 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | +680.2% | 4,090 tonnes | 31,912 tonnes |
| 2003 | +458.3% | 3,500 tonnes | 19,541 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 54,585 tonnes | 28,550 tonnes | 77,103 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 67,045 tonnes | 34,800 tonnes | 104,840 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 58,027 tonnes | 2,942 tonnes | 122,591 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 43,105 tonnes | 20,867 tonnes | 71,712 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 43,384 tonnes | 3,500 tonnes | 78,501 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 152,304 tonnes | 43,934 tonnes | 219,781 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 135,034 tonnes | 123,023 tonnes | 153,533 tonnes | 5 |
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More reference data data for Chile
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.46 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 25.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.2 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rapeseed production in Chile?
- Rapeseed production in Chile was 123,068 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 Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 219,781 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest rapeseed production recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,942 tonnes in 1983.
- How does Chile rank for rapeseed production?
- Chile ranks 31st out of 66 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rapeseed production rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile 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.