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 38th out of 65 regions 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.
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 |
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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 38th out of 65 regions 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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About this data
Rapeseed production is measured in tonnes.