Rapeseed production in Germany

Germany: Rapeseed production was 3.63 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
3.63 million
Change on year
down 13.9%
World rank
7th
of 66 countries
All-time high
6.31 million
in 2009
All-time low
219,856
in 1963
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Rapeseed production in Germany, 1961–2024

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for rapeseed production in Germany is 3.63 million, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 13.9% on the previous year and down 41.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, rapeseed production in Germany peaked at 6.31 million in 2009 and was at its lowest, 219,856, in 1963.

That places Germany 7th out of 66 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Rapeseed production in Germany, year by year

Annual values for Rapeseed production in Germany, 1961 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1961 246,383 —
1962 270,971 +10.0%
1963 219,856 -18.9%
1964 283,952 +29.2%
1965 319,965 +12.7%
1966 309,242 -3.4%
1967 396,686 +28.3%
1968 434,654 +9.6%
1969 322,520 -25.8%
1970 365,810 +13.4%
1971 425,190 +16.2%
1972 483,182 +13.6%
1973 468,266 -3.1%
1974 599,069 +27.9%
1975 562,406 -6.1%
1976 541,987 -3.6%
1977 590,077 +8.9%
1978 648,670 +9.9%
1979 522,643 -19.4%
1980 685,801 +31.2%
1981 646,711 -5.7%
1982 841,380 +30.1%
1983 858,665 +2.1%
1984 965,314 +12.4%
1985 1.18 million +22.5%
1986 1.41 million +19.6%
1987 1.63 million +15.2%
1988 1.64 million +0.6%
1989 1.87 million +14.0%
1990 2.09 million +11.7%
1991 2.97 million +42.3%
1992 2.62 million -12.0%
1993 2.85 million +8.8%
1994 2.90 million +1.7%
1995 3.10 million +7.2%
1996 1.97 million -36.5%
1997 2.87 million +45.5%
1998 3.39 million +18.2%
1999 4.28 million +26.5%
2000 3.59 million -16.3%
2001 4.16 million +16.0%
2002 3.85 million -7.5%
2003 3.63 million -5.6%
2004 5.28 million +45.2%
2005 5.05 million -4.3%
2006 5.34 million +5.6%
2007 5.32 million -0.3%
2008 5.15 million -3.1%
2009 6.31 million +22.3%
2010 5.70 million -9.7%
2011 3.87 million -32.1%
2012 4.82 million +24.6%
2013 5.78 million +20.0%
2014 6.25 million +8.0%
2015 5.02 million -19.7%
2016 4.58 million -8.7%
2017 4.27 million -6.8%
2018 3.68 million -13.9%
2019 2.83 million -23.0%
2020 3.53 million +24.6%
2021 3.50 million -0.6%
2022 4.29 million +22.6%
2023 4.22 million -1.8%
2024 3.63 million -13.9%

Germany compared with similar countries

  • Germany's 3.63 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 159,870, 22.7× the median. (37 countries reporting)
  • Germany's 3.63 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 96,070, 37.8× the median. (39 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 311,581 219,856 434,654 9
1970s 520,730 365,810 648,670 10
1980s 1.17 million 646,711 1.87 million 10
1990s 2.90 million 1.97 million 4.28 million 10
2000s 4.77 million 3.59 million 6.31 million 10
2010s 4.68 million 2.83 million 6.25 million 10
2020s 3.84 million 3.50 million 4.29 million 5

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 4 Australia 6.40 million compare
  2. 5 Russia 4.61 million compare
  3. 6 France 3.94 million compare
  4. 8 Ukraine 3.59 million compare
  5. 9 Poland 3.12 million compare
  6. 10 United States 2.21 million compare

See the full ranking of 66 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is rapeseed production in Germany?
Rapeseed production in Germany was 3.63 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest rapeseed production recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 6.31 million in 2009.
What is the lowest rapeseed production recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 219,856 in 1963.
How does Germany rank for rapeseed production?
Germany ranks 7th out of 66 countries with data for 2024.
Is rapeseed production rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is down 41.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Rapeseed production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Rapeseed production
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
66 places, 3,144 data points, 1961–2024
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