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
35th
of 65 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

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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 35th out of 65 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 32 Estonia 96,070 tonnes compare
  2. 33 Moldova 86,547 tonnes compare
  3. 34 Paraguay 82,040 tonnes compare
  4. 36 Switzerland 74,435 tonnes compare
  5. 37 Austria 71,490 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 66 places →

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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 35th out of 65 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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About this data

Indicator
Rapeseed production
Unit
tonnes
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
66 places, 3,144 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed

Rapeseed production is measured in tonnes.