Rapeseed production in Ireland
Ireland: Rapeseed production was 65,620 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rapeseed production in Ireland, 1961–2024
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 Ireland stood at 65,620 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 30.3% on the previous year and up 91.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rapeseed production in Ireland peaked at 94,110 tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Ireland 39th 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 Ireland, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1963 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1964 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1965 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1966 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1967 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1968 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1969 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1970 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1971 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1972 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1973 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1974 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1975 | 300 tonnes | — |
| 1976 | 300 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 500 tonnes | +66.7% |
| 1978 | 500 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 400 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 1980 | 1,000 tonnes | +150.0% |
| 1981 | 2,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 1982 | 4,500 tonnes | +125.0% |
| 1983 | 4,000 tonnes | -11.1% |
| 1984 | 15,000 tonnes | +275.0% |
| 1985 | 14,000 tonnes | -6.7% |
| 1986 | 6,000 tonnes | -57.1% |
| 1987 | 16,000 tonnes | +166.7% |
| 1988 | 12,000 tonnes | -25.0% |
| 1989 | 10,000 tonnes | -16.7% |
| 1990 | 20,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 1991 | 23,000 tonnes | +15.0% |
| 1992 | 18,000 tonnes | -21.7% |
| 1993 | 9,000 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 1994 | 17,000 tonnes | +88.9% |
| 1995 | 13,000 tonnes | -23.5% |
| 1996 | 10,000 tonnes | -23.1% |
| 1997 | 12,000 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1998 | 17,000 tonnes | +41.7% |
| 1999 | 5,000 tonnes | -70.6% |
| 2000 | 8,600 tonnes | +72.0% |
| 2001 | 7,300 tonnes | -15.1% |
| 2002 | 6,700 tonnes | -8.2% |
| 2003 | 7,200 tonnes | +7.5% |
| 2004 | 6,700 tonnes | -6.9% |
| 2005 | 14,200 tonnes | +111.9% |
| 2006 | 17,900 tonnes | +26.1% |
| 2007 | 31,900 tonnes | +78.2% |
| 2008 | 20,300 tonnes | -36.4% |
| 2009 | 23,700 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 2010 | 28,100 tonnes | +18.6% |
| 2011 | 55,900 tonnes | +98.9% |
| 2012 | 58,700 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 49,200 tonnes | -16.2% |
| 2014 | 34,200 tonnes | -30.5% |
| 2015 | 39,900 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 2016 | 34,100 tonnes | -14.5% |
| 2017 | 41,723 tonnes | +22.4% |
| 2018 | 40,280 tonnes | -3.5% |
| 2019 | 37,490 tonnes | -6.9% |
| 2020 | 44,130 tonnes | +17.7% |
| 2021 | 51,160 tonnes | +15.9% |
| 2022 | 76,890 tonnes | +50.3% |
| 2023 | 94,110 tonnes | +22.4% |
| 2024 | 65,620 tonnes | -30.3% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 65,620 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 159,870 tonnes, 41% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 65,620 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 96,070 tonnes, 68% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Rapeseed production in Ireland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | +275.0% | 4,000 tonnes | 15,000 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 200 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 500 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 8,450 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 16,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 14,400 tonnes | 5,000 tonnes | 23,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 14,450 tonnes | 6,700 tonnes | 31,900 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 41,959 tonnes | 28,100 tonnes | 58,700 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 66,382 tonnes | 44,130 tonnes | 94,110 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More reference data data for Ireland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0921 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 21.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5015 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rapeseed production in Ireland?
- Rapeseed production in Ireland was 65,620 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 Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 94,110 tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest rapeseed production recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Ireland rank for rapeseed production?
- Ireland ranks 39th out of 66 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rapeseed production rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 91.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland 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.