Rapeseed production in Iran
Iran: Rapeseed production was 280,000 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rapeseed production in Iran, 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 Iran stood at 280,000 tonnes.
The figure is down 3.4% on the previous year and up 91.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rapeseed production in Iran peaked at 424,084 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 4,399 tonnes, in 1999.
That places Iran 26th out of 66 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rapeseed production in Iran, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 6,516 tonnes | — |
| 1999 | 4,399 tonnes | -32.5% |
| 2000 | 8,793 tonnes | +99.9% |
| 2001 | 32,676 tonnes | +271.6% |
| 2002 | 61,991 tonnes | +89.7% |
| 2003 | 108,438 tonnes | +74.9% |
| 2004 | 126,115 tonnes | +16.3% |
| 2005 | 234,698 tonnes | +86.1% |
| 2006 | 315,090 tonnes | +34.3% |
| 2007 | 356,890 tonnes | +13.3% |
| 2008 | 179,800 tonnes | -49.6% |
| 2009 | 150,600 tonnes | -16.2% |
| 2010 | 145,900 tonnes | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 161,300 tonnes | +10.6% |
| 2012 | 142,100 tonnes | -11.9% |
| 2013 | 174,999 tonnes | +23.2% |
| 2014 | 145,978 tonnes | -16.6% |
| 2015 | 202,345 tonnes | +38.6% |
| 2016 | 271,518 tonnes | +34.2% |
| 2017 | 351,498 tonnes | +29.5% |
| 2018 | 424,084 tonnes | +20.7% |
| 2019 | 350,000 tonnes | -17.5% |
| 2020 | 294,874 tonnes | -15.8% |
| 2021 | 237,806 tonnes | -19.4% |
| 2022 | 215,291 tonnes | -9.5% |
| 2023 | 290,000 tonnes | +34.7% |
| 2024 | 280,000 tonnes | -3.4% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 280,000 tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 84,294 tonnes, 3.3× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Iran's 280,000 tonnes is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 14,267 tonnes, 19.6× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Rapeseed production in Iran changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +271.6% | 8,793 tonnes | 32,676 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5,457 tonnes | 4,399 tonnes | 6,516 tonnes | 2 |
| 2000s | 157,509 tonnes | 8,793 tonnes | 356,890 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 236,972 tonnes | 142,100 tonnes | 424,084 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 263,594 tonnes | 215,291 tonnes | 294,874 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More reference data data for Iran
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 12.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 8.15 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Enteric Fermentation 35,629 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Crop Residues 1,936 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 34.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Burning - Crop residues 281.19 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rapeseed production in Iran?
- Rapeseed production in Iran was 280,000 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 Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 424,084 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest rapeseed production recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,399 tonnes in 1999.
- How does Iran rank for rapeseed production?
- Iran ranks 26th out of 66 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rapeseed production rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 91.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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.