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
53rd
of 65 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

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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

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 53rd of 65 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 50 Norway 6,000 tonnes compare
  2. 51 Tunisia 5,474 tonnes compare
  3. 52 Bosnia and Herzegovina 4,554 tonnes compare
  4. 54 Japan 3,140 tonnes compare
  5. 55 New Zealand 2,238 tonnes compare
  6. 56 Mexico 2,000 tonnes compare
  7. 56 Morocco 2,000 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 66 places →

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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 53rd out of 65 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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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
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Rapeseed production is measured in tonnes.