Rapeseed production in France
France: Rapeseed production was 3.94 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rapeseed production in France, 1961–2024
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 France stood at 3.94 million tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.9% on the previous year and down 28.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rapeseed production in France peaked at 5.59 million tonnes in 2009 and was at its lowest, 106,519 tonnes, in 1961.
France ranks 6th 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 | 299,427 tonnes | 106,519 tonnes | 509,200 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 598,147 tonnes | 410,900 tonnes | 711,500 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.49 million tonnes | 968,800 tonnes | 2.66 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.66 million tonnes | 1.59 million tonnes | 4.39 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.07 million tonnes | 2.88 million tonnes | 5.59 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.94 million tonnes | 3.52 million tonnes | 5.52 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.87 million tonnes | 3.29 million tonnes | 4.52 million tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is rapeseed production in France?
- Rapeseed production in France was 3.94 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 France?
- The highest recorded value was 5.59 million tonnes in 2009.
- What is the lowest rapeseed production recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 106,519 tonnes in 1961.
- How does France rank for rapeseed production?
- France ranks 6th out of 65 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rapeseed production rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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.