Rapeseed production in Italy
Italy: Rapeseed production was 80,840 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
80,840 tonnes
Change on year
down 3.2%
World rank
36th
of 66 countries
All-time high
95,833 tonnes
in 1995
All-time low
150 tonnes
in 1982
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Rapeseed production in Italy, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Italy recorded 80,840 tonnes for rapeseed production in 2024.
The figure is down 3.2% on the previous year and up 94.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rapeseed production in Italy peaked at 95,833 tonnes in 1995 and was at its lowest, 150 tonnes, in 1982.
That places Italy 36th 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 Italy, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 9,140 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 10,060 tonnes | +10.1% |
| 1963 | 8,000 tonnes | -20.5% |
| 1964 | 8,150 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1965 | 8,845 tonnes | +8.5% |
| 1966 | 9,540 tonnes | +7.9% |
| 1967 | 5,350 tonnes | -43.9% |
| 1968 | 4,660 tonnes | -12.9% |
| 1969 | 4,410 tonnes | -5.4% |
| 1970 | 5,570 tonnes | +26.3% |
| 1971 | 5,704 tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1972 | 6,401 tonnes | +12.2% |
| 1973 | 9,720 tonnes | +51.9% |
| 1974 | 3,030 tonnes | -68.8% |
| 1975 | 2,470 tonnes | -18.5% |
| 1976 | 1,690 tonnes | -31.6% |
| 1977 | 930 tonnes | -45.0% |
| 1978 | 1,130 tonnes | +21.5% |
| 1979 | 830 tonnes | -26.5% |
| 1980 | 630 tonnes | -24.1% |
| 1981 | 230 tonnes | -63.5% |
| 1982 | 150 tonnes | -34.8% |
| 1983 | 530 tonnes | +253.3% |
| 1984 | 5,100 tonnes | +862.3% |
| 1985 | 12,600 tonnes | +147.1% |
| 1986 | 44,010 tonnes | +249.3% |
| 1987 | 67,830 tonnes | +54.1% |
| 1988 | 50,510 tonnes | -25.5% |
| 1989 | 40,400 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 1990 | 43,700 tonnes | +8.2% |
| 1991 | 35,500 tonnes | -18.8% |
| 1992 | 18,879 tonnes | -46.8% |
| 1993 | 12,966 tonnes | -31.3% |
| 1994 | 29,228 tonnes | +125.4% |
| 1995 | 95,833 tonnes | +227.9% |
| 1996 | 90,595 tonnes | -5.5% |
| 1997 | 59,815 tonnes | -34.0% |
| 1998 | 54,017 tonnes | -9.7% |
| 1999 | 58,500 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 2000 | 41,016 tonnes | -29.9% |
| 2001 | 32,000 tonnes | -22.0% |
| 2002 | 13,440 tonnes | -58.0% |
| 2003 | 6,636 tonnes | -50.6% |
| 2004 | 5,180 tonnes | -21.9% |
| 2005 | 6,079 tonnes | +17.4% |
| 2006 | 5,961 tonnes | -1.9% |
| 2007 | 14,884 tonnes | +149.7% |
| 2008 | 32,659 tonnes | +119.4% |
| 2009 | 50,200 tonnes | +53.7% |
| 2010 | 50,300 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 44,033 tonnes | -12.5% |
| 2012 | 25,192 tonnes | -42.8% |
| 2013 | 40,242 tonnes | +59.7% |
| 2014 | 41,633 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2015 | 28,073 tonnes | -32.6% |
| 2016 | 34,825 tonnes | +24.1% |
| 2017 | 41,444 tonnes | +19.0% |
| 2018 | 39,700 tonnes | -4.2% |
| 2019 | 37,990 tonnes | -4.3% |
| 2020 | 48,690 tonnes | +28.2% |
| 2021 | 55,160 tonnes | +13.3% |
| 2022 | 53,970 tonnes | -2.2% |
| 2023 | 83,510 tonnes | +54.7% |
| 2024 | 80,840 tonnes | -3.2% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 80,840 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 159,870 tonnes, 51% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Italy's 80,840 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 96,070 tonnes, 84% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Rapeseed production in Italy 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 | +862.3% | 530 tonnes | 5,100 tonnes |
| 1983 | +253.3% | 150 tonnes | 530 tonnes |
| 1986 | +249.3% | 12,600 tonnes | 44,010 tonnes |
| 1995 | +227.9% | 29,228 tonnes | 95,833 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7,573 tonnes | 4,410 tonnes | 10,060 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 3,748 tonnes | 830 tonnes | 9,720 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 22,199 tonnes | 150 tonnes | 67,830 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 49,903 tonnes | 12,966 tonnes | 95,833 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 20,806 tonnes | 5,180 tonnes | 50,200 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 38,343 tonnes | 25,192 tonnes | 50,300 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 64,434 tonnes | 48,690 tonnes | 83,510 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More reference data data for Italy
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 8.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.927 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 8.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 8.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 41.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.05 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rapeseed production in Italy?
- Rapeseed production in Italy was 80,840 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 Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 95,833 tonnes in 1995.
- What is the lowest rapeseed production recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 150 tonnes in 1982.
- How does Italy rank for rapeseed production?
- Italy ranks 36th out of 66 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rapeseed production rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 94.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy 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.