Rapeseed production in New Zealand
New Zealand: Rapeseed production was 2,238 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2,238
Change on year
up 1.6%
World rank
56th
of 66 countries
All-time high
7,624
in 1987
All-time low
150
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Rapeseed production in New Zealand, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
New Zealand recorded 2,238 for rapeseed production in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.6% on the previous year and down 15.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rapeseed production in New Zealand peaked at 7,624 in 1987 and was at its lowest, 150, in 1961.
New Zealand ranks 56th 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 New Zealand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 150 | — |
| 1962 | 150 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 150 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 150 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 200 | +33.3% |
| 1966 | 300 | +50.0% |
| 1967 | 400 | +33.3% |
| 1968 | 400 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 400 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 400 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 400 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 400 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 350 | -12.5% |
| 1974 | 252 | -28.0% |
| 1975 | 450 | +78.6% |
| 1976 | 500 | +11.1% |
| 1977 | 750 | +50.0% |
| 1978 | 700 | -6.7% |
| 1979 | 750 | +7.1% |
| 1980 | 650 | -13.3% |
| 1981 | 500 | -23.1% |
| 1982 | 520 | +4.0% |
| 1983 | 500 | -3.8% |
| 1984 | 500 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 800 | +60.0% |
| 1986 | 7,500 | +837.5% |
| 1987 | 7,624 | +1.7% |
| 1988 | 6,293 | -17.5% |
| 1989 | 2,321 | -63.1% |
| 1990 | 2,200 | -5.2% |
| 1991 | 2,200 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 2,200 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 3,000 | +36.4% |
| 1994 | 4,500 | +50.0% |
| 1995 | 4,800 | +6.7% |
| 1996 | 4,668 | -2.8% |
| 1997 | 4,900 | +5.0% |
| 1998 | 4,000 | -18.4% |
| 1999 | 4,000 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 4,000 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 4,000 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 4,000 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 4,000 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 4,000 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 3,450 | -13.8% |
| 2006 | 2,918 | -15.4% |
| 2007 | 2,000 | -31.5% |
| 2008 | 1,883 | -5.8% |
| 2009 | 3,220 | +71.0% |
| 2010 | 3,072 | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 2,995 | -2.5% |
| 2012 | 2,919 | -2.5% |
| 2013 | 2,843 | -2.6% |
| 2014 | 2,655 | -6.6% |
| 2015 | 1,692 | -36.3% |
| 2016 | 2,397 | +41.6% |
| 2017 | 2,248 | -6.2% |
| 2018 | 2,112 | -6.0% |
| 2019 | 2,252 | +6.6% |
| 2020 | 2,204 | -2.1% |
| 2021 | 2,190 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 2,215 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 2,203 | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 2,238 | +1.6% |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's 2,238 is below the median for high income countries, which is 159,870, 1% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
- New Zealand's 2,238 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 31,247, 7% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Rapeseed production in New Zealand 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | +837.5% | 800 | 7,500 |
| 1975 | +78.6% | 252 | 450 |
| 2009 | +71.0% | 1,883 | 3,220 |
| 1989 | -63.1% | 6,293 | 2,321 |
| 1985 | +60.0% | 500 | 800 |
| 1966 | +50.0% | 200 | 300 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 255.56 | 150 | 400 | 9 |
| 1970s | 495.2 | 252 | 750 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,721 | 500 | 7,624 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,647 | 2,200 | 4,900 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,347 | 1,883 | 4,000 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,519 | 1,692 | 3,072 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,210 | 2,190 | 2,238 | 5 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
- 53 Bosnia and Herzegovina 4,554 compare
- 54 Netherlands 4,440 compare
- 55 Japan 3,140 compare
- 57 Mexico 2,000 compare
- 57 Morocco 2,000 compare
- 59 Uzbekistan 1,277 compare
More reference data data for New Zealand
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4532 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 9.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0459 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 10.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.52 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 42.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 47.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2499 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rapeseed production in New Zealand?
- Rapeseed production in New Zealand was 2,238 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest rapeseed production recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 7,624 in 1987.
- What is the lowest rapeseed production recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 150 in 1961.
- How does New Zealand rank for rapeseed production?
- New Zealand ranks 56th out of 66 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rapeseed production rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Rapeseed production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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