Rapeseed production in Germany
Germany: Rapeseed production was 3.63 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
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 65 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.
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 |
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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 65 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.