Rapeseed production in Greece
Greece: Rapeseed production was 6,640 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rapeseed production in Greece, 1998–2024
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 Greece stood at 6,640 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 59.7% on the previous year and down 18.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rapeseed production in Greece peaked at 25,176 tonnes in 2010 and was at its lowest, 500 tonnes, in 1999.
That places Greece 50th out of 66 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rapeseed production in Greece, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1,000 tonnes | — |
| 1999 | 500 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2000 | 1,340 tonnes | +168.1% |
| 2001 | 2,204 tonnes | +64.4% |
| 2002 | 3,202 tonnes | +45.3% |
| 2003 | 4,060 tonnes | +26.8% |
| 2004 | 5,643 tonnes | +39.0% |
| 2005 | 5,248 tonnes | -7.0% |
| 2006 | 4,000 tonnes | -23.8% |
| 2007 | 726.57 tonnes | -81.8% |
| 2008 | 1,164 tonnes | +60.1% |
| 2009 | 5,345 tonnes | +359.4% |
| 2010 | 25,176 tonnes | +371.0% |
| 2011 | 21,897 tonnes | -13.0% |
| 2012 | 14,087 tonnes | -35.7% |
| 2013 | 12,182 tonnes | -13.5% |
| 2014 | 8,173 tonnes | -32.9% |
| 2015 | 14,950 tonnes | +82.9% |
| 2016 | 15,510 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 18,854 tonnes | +21.6% |
| 2018 | 8,210 tonnes | -56.5% |
| 2019 | 9,680 tonnes | +17.9% |
| 2020 | 12,080 tonnes | +24.8% |
| 2021 | 12,270 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 24,820 tonnes | +102.3% |
| 2023 | 16,480 tonnes | -33.6% |
| 2024 | 6,640 tonnes | -59.7% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 6,640 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 159,870 tonnes, 4% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Greece's 6,640 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 96,070 tonnes, 7% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 750 tonnes | 500 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 2 |
| 2000s | 3,293 tonnes | 726.57 tonnes | 5,643 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 14,872 tonnes | 8,173 tonnes | 25,176 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 14,458 tonnes | 6,640 tonnes | 24,820 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Greece
More reference data data for Greece
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4067 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2183 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.7298 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.19 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rapeseed production in Greece?
- Rapeseed production in Greece was 6,640 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 Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 25,176 tonnes in 2010.
- What is the lowest rapeseed production recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 500 tonnes in 1999.
- How does Greece rank for rapeseed production?
- Greece ranks 50th out of 66 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rapeseed production rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece 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.