Rapeseed production in Netherlands
Netherlands: Rapeseed production was 4,440 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4,440 tonnes
Change on year
down 43.5%
World rank
54th
of 66 countries
All-time high
45,199 tonnes
in 1972
All-time low
1,455 tonnes
in 2002
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Rapeseed production in Netherlands, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for rapeseed production in Netherlands is 4,440 tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 43.5% on the previous year and down 56.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rapeseed production in Netherlands peaked at 45,199 tonnes in 1972 and was at its lowest, 1,455 tonnes, in 2002.
Netherlands ranks 54th of 66 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rapeseed production in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 9,834 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 10,218 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1963 | 9,989 tonnes | -2.2% |
| 1964 | 10,293 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1965 | 12,123 tonnes | +17.8% |
| 1966 | 13,111 tonnes | +8.1% |
| 1967 | 15,186 tonnes | +15.8% |
| 1968 | 18,009 tonnes | +18.6% |
| 1969 | 12,192 tonnes | -32.3% |
| 1970 | 21,819 tonnes | +79.0% |
| 1971 | 32,677 tonnes | +49.8% |
| 1972 | 45,199 tonnes | +38.3% |
| 1973 | 40,634 tonnes | -10.1% |
| 1974 | 44,907 tonnes | +10.5% |
| 1975 | 36,597 tonnes | -18.5% |
| 1976 | 34,207 tonnes | -6.5% |
| 1977 | 30,401 tonnes | -11.1% |
| 1978 | 23,450 tonnes | -22.9% |
| 1979 | 18,100 tonnes | -22.8% |
| 1980 | 28,503 tonnes | +57.5% |
| 1981 | 37,205 tonnes | +30.5% |
| 1982 | 33,336 tonnes | -10.4% |
| 1983 | 37,976 tonnes | +13.9% |
| 1984 | 37,771 tonnes | -0.5% |
| 1985 | 30,580 tonnes | -19.0% |
| 1986 | 20,144 tonnes | -34.1% |
| 1987 | 30,963 tonnes | +53.7% |
| 1988 | 24,000 tonnes | -22.5% |
| 1989 | 23,000 tonnes | -4.2% |
| 1990 | 26,000 tonnes | +13.0% |
| 1991 | 20,995 tonnes | -19.2% |
| 1992 | 13,801 tonnes | -34.3% |
| 1993 | 7,800 tonnes | -43.5% |
| 1994 | 4,000 tonnes | -48.7% |
| 1995 | 5,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1996 | 3,000 tonnes | -40.0% |
| 1997 | 1,969 tonnes | -34.4% |
| 1998 | 2,700 tonnes | +37.1% |
| 1999 | 4,465 tonnes | +65.4% |
| 2000 | 2,900 tonnes | -35.1% |
| 2001 | 2,401 tonnes | -17.2% |
| 2002 | 1,455 tonnes | -39.4% |
| 2003 | 3,363 tonnes | +131.1% |
| 2004 | 7,500 tonnes | +123.0% |
| 2005 | 7,736 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2006 | 11,600 tonnes | +49.9% |
| 2007 | 11,800 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2008 | 9,500 tonnes | -19.5% |
| 2009 | 11,964 tonnes | +25.9% |
| 2010 | 11,521 tonnes | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 6,757 tonnes | -41.4% |
| 2012 | 7,475 tonnes | +10.6% |
| 2013 | 10,275 tonnes | +37.5% |
| 2014 | 10,221 tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 8,852 tonnes | -13.4% |
| 2016 | 5,279 tonnes | -40.4% |
| 2017 | 7,894 tonnes | +49.5% |
| 2018 | 5,820 tonnes | -26.3% |
| 2019 | 6,010 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 5,920 tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 4,390 tonnes | -25.8% |
| 2022 | 7,170 tonnes | +63.3% |
| 2023 | 7,860 tonnes | +9.6% |
| 2024 | 4,440 tonnes | -43.5% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 4,440 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 159,870 tonnes, 3% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 4,440 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 96,070 tonnes, 5% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12,328 tonnes | 9,834 tonnes | 18,009 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 32,799 tonnes | 18,100 tonnes | 45,199 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 30,348 tonnes | 20,144 tonnes | 37,976 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 8,973 tonnes | 1,969 tonnes | 26,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 7,022 tonnes | 1,455 tonnes | 11,964 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,010 tonnes | 5,279 tonnes | 11,521 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,956 tonnes | 4,390 tonnes | 7,860 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More reference data data for Netherlands
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5851 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1102 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.59 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 18.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6002 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rapeseed production in Netherlands?
- Rapeseed production in Netherlands was 4,440 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 Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 45,199 tonnes in 1972.
- What is the lowest rapeseed production recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,455 tonnes in 2002.
- How does Netherlands rank for rapeseed production?
- Netherlands ranks 54th out of 66 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rapeseed production rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 56.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands 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.