Rapeseed production in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Rapeseed production was 22,000 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rapeseed production in Ethiopia, 1993–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, rapeseed production in Ethiopia stood at 22,000 tonnes.
That represents a change of up 10.0% on the previous year and down 69.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rapeseed production in Ethiopia peaked at 84,750 tonnes in 2012 and was at its lowest, 8,417 tonnes, in 1999.
That places Ethiopia 47th 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 Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 9,000 tonnes | — |
| 1994 | 9,500 tonnes | +5.6% |
| 1995 | 12,714 tonnes | +33.8% |
| 1996 | 40,234 tonnes | +216.5% |
| 1997 | 8,694 tonnes | -78.4% |
| 1998 | 9,964 tonnes | +14.6% |
| 1999 | 8,417 tonnes | -15.5% |
| 2000 | 13,905 tonnes | +65.2% |
| 2001 | 14,736 tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2002 | 16,943 tonnes | +15.0% |
| 2003 | 19,850 tonnes | +17.2% |
| 2004 | 29,284 tonnes | +47.5% |
| 2005 | 35,838 tonnes | +22.4% |
| 2006 | 24,351 tonnes | -32.1% |
| 2007 | 29,206 tonnes | +19.9% |
| 2008 | 47,721 tonnes | +63.4% |
| 2009 | 22,628 tonnes | -52.6% |
| 2010 | 25,680 tonnes | +13.5% |
| 2011 | 74,666 tonnes | +190.8% |
| 2012 | 84,750 tonnes | +13.5% |
| 2013 | 82,980 tonnes | -2.1% |
| 2014 | 70,880 tonnes | -14.6% |
| 2015 | 60,960 tonnes | -14.0% |
| 2016 | 62,474 tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 50,397 tonnes | -19.3% |
| 2018 | 45,059 tonnes | -10.6% |
| 2019 | 42,046 tonnes | -6.7% |
| 2020 | 48,870 tonnes | +16.2% |
| 2021 | 19,072 tonnes | -61.0% |
| 2022 | 20,070 tonnes | +5.2% |
| 2023 | 20,000 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 22,000 tonnes | +10.0% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Rapeseed production in Ethiopia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | +216.5% | 12,714 tonnes | 40,234 tonnes |
| 2011 | +190.8% | 25,680 tonnes | 74,666 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14,075 tonnes | 8,417 tonnes | 40,234 tonnes | 7 |
| 2000s | 25,446 tonnes | 13,905 tonnes | 47,721 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 59,989 tonnes | 25,680 tonnes | 84,750 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 26,002 tonnes | 19,072 tonnes | 48,870 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More reference data data for Ethiopia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6564 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 20.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 25.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 25.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 100.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 121.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.47 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rapeseed production in Ethiopia?
- Rapeseed production in Ethiopia was 22,000 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 Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 84,750 tonnes in 2012.
- What is the lowest rapeseed production recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,417 tonnes in 1999.
- How does Ethiopia rank for rapeseed production?
- Ethiopia ranks 47th out of 66 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rapeseed production rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 69.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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.