Rapeseed production in Germany
Germany: Rapeseed production was 3.63 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.63 million tonnes
Change on year
down 13.9%
World rank
7th
of 66 countries
All-time high
6.31 million tonnes
in 2009
All-time low
219,856 tonnes
in 1963
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Rapeseed production in Germany, 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 Germany is 3.63 million tonnes, 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 tonnes in 2009 and was at its lowest, 219,856 tonnes, 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
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 246,383 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 270,971 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 1963 | 219,856 tonnes | -18.9% |
| 1964 | 283,952 tonnes | +29.2% |
| 1965 | 319,965 tonnes | +12.7% |
| 1966 | 309,242 tonnes | -3.4% |
| 1967 | 396,686 tonnes | +28.3% |
| 1968 | 434,654 tonnes | +9.6% |
| 1969 | 322,520 tonnes | -25.8% |
| 1970 | 365,810 tonnes | +13.4% |
| 1971 | 425,190 tonnes | +16.2% |
| 1972 | 483,182 tonnes | +13.6% |
| 1973 | 468,266 tonnes | -3.1% |
| 1974 | 599,069 tonnes | +27.9% |
| 1975 | 562,406 tonnes | -6.1% |
| 1976 | 541,987 tonnes | -3.6% |
| 1977 | 590,077 tonnes | +8.9% |
| 1978 | 648,670 tonnes | +9.9% |
| 1979 | 522,643 tonnes | -19.4% |
| 1980 | 685,801 tonnes | +31.2% |
| 1981 | 646,711 tonnes | -5.7% |
| 1982 | 841,380 tonnes | +30.1% |
| 1983 | 858,665 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1984 | 965,314 tonnes | +12.4% |
| 1985 | 1.18 million tonnes | +22.5% |
| 1986 | 1.41 million tonnes | +19.6% |
| 1987 | 1.63 million tonnes | +15.2% |
| 1988 | 1.64 million tonnes | +0.6% |
| 1989 | 1.87 million tonnes | +14.0% |
| 1990 | 2.09 million tonnes | +11.7% |
| 1991 | 2.97 million tonnes | +42.3% |
| 1992 | 2.62 million tonnes | -12.0% |
| 1993 | 2.85 million tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1994 | 2.90 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1995 | 3.10 million tonnes | +7.2% |
| 1996 | 1.97 million tonnes | -36.5% |
| 1997 | 2.87 million tonnes | +45.5% |
| 1998 | 3.39 million tonnes | +18.2% |
| 1999 | 4.28 million tonnes | +26.5% |
| 2000 | 3.59 million tonnes | -16.3% |
| 2001 | 4.16 million tonnes | +16.0% |
| 2002 | 3.85 million tonnes | -7.5% |
| 2003 | 3.63 million tonnes | -5.6% |
| 2004 | 5.28 million tonnes | +45.2% |
| 2005 | 5.05 million tonnes | -4.3% |
| 2006 | 5.34 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2007 | 5.32 million tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 5.15 million tonnes | -3.1% |
| 2009 | 6.31 million tonnes | +22.3% |
| 2010 | 5.70 million tonnes | -9.7% |
| 2011 | 3.87 million tonnes | -32.1% |
| 2012 | 4.82 million tonnes | +24.6% |
| 2013 | 5.78 million tonnes | +20.0% |
| 2014 | 6.25 million tonnes | +8.0% |
| 2015 | 5.02 million tonnes | -19.7% |
| 2016 | 4.58 million tonnes | -8.7% |
| 2017 | 4.27 million tonnes | -6.8% |
| 2018 | 3.68 million tonnes | -13.9% |
| 2019 | 2.83 million tonnes | -23.0% |
| 2020 | 3.53 million tonnes | +24.6% |
| 2021 | 3.50 million tonnes | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 4.29 million tonnes | +22.6% |
| 2023 | 4.22 million tonnes | -1.8% |
| 2024 | 3.63 million tonnes | -13.9% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 3.63 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 159,870 tonnes, 22.7× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Germany's 3.63 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 96,070 tonnes, 37.8× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 311,581 tonnes | 219,856 tonnes | 434,654 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 520,730 tonnes | 365,810 tonnes | 648,670 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.17 million tonnes | 646,711 tonnes | 1.87 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.90 million tonnes | 1.97 million tonnes | 4.28 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.77 million tonnes | 3.59 million tonnes | 6.31 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.68 million tonnes | 2.83 million tonnes | 6.25 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.84 million tonnes | 3.50 million tonnes | 4.29 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More reference data data for Germany
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 15.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 80.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.56 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rapeseed production in Germany?
- Rapeseed production in Germany was 3.63 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 Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 6.31 million tonnes in 2009.
- What is the lowest rapeseed production recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 219,856 tonnes 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 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.