Rapeseed production in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Rapeseed production was 413 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rapeseed production in North Macedonia, 1992–2024
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 North Macedonia is 413 tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 46.5% on the previous year and down 94.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rapeseed production in North Macedonia peaked at 7,448 tonnes in 2014 and was at its lowest, 23 tonnes, in 2007.
That places North Macedonia 61st out of 66 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rapeseed production in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3,000 tonnes | — |
| 1993 | 162 tonnes | -94.6% |
| 1994 | 761 tonnes | +369.8% |
| 1995 | 90 tonnes | -88.2% |
| 1996 | 3,551 tonnes | +3845.6% |
| 1997 | 2,880 tonnes | -18.9% |
| 1998 | 651 tonnes | -77.4% |
| 1999 | 1,500 tonnes | +130.4% |
| 2000 | 2,614 tonnes | +74.3% |
| 2001 | 110 tonnes | -95.8% |
| 2002 | 300 tonnes | +172.7% |
| 2003 | 767 tonnes | +155.7% |
| 2004 | 2,284 tonnes | +197.8% |
| 2005 | 660 tonnes | -71.1% |
| 2006 | 200 tonnes | -69.7% |
| 2007 | 23 tonnes | -88.5% |
| 2008 | 500 tonnes | +2073.9% |
| 2009 | 1,501 tonnes | +200.2% |
| 2010 | 4,985 tonnes | +232.1% |
| 2011 | 3,626 tonnes | -27.3% |
| 2012 | 4,688 tonnes | +29.3% |
| 2013 | 5,010 tonnes | +6.9% |
| 2014 | 7,448 tonnes | +48.7% |
| 2015 | 4,133 tonnes | -44.5% |
| 2016 | 216 tonnes | -94.8% |
| 2017 | 6,124 tonnes | +2735.2% |
| 2018 | 213 tonnes | -96.5% |
| 2019 | 124 tonnes | -41.8% |
| 2020 | 149 tonnes | +20.2% |
| 2021 | 502 tonnes | +236.9% |
| 2022 | 277 tonnes | -44.8% |
| 2023 | 282 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2024 | 413 tonnes | +46.5% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 413 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 84,294 tonnes, 0% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 413 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 96,070 tonnes, 0% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Rapeseed production in North Macedonia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | +3845.6% | 90 tonnes | 3,551 tonnes |
| 2017 | +2735.2% | 216 tonnes | 6,124 tonnes |
| 2008 | +2073.9% | 23 tonnes | 500 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,574 tonnes | 90 tonnes | 3,551 tonnes | 8 |
| 2000s | 895.9 tonnes | 23 tonnes | 2,614 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,657 tonnes | 124 tonnes | 7,448 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 324.6 tonnes | 149 tonnes | 502 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
- 59 Uzbekistan 1,277 tonnes compare
- 60 South Korea 1,000 tonnes compare
- 62 Tajikistan 124.32 tonnes compare
- 63 Kyrgyzstan 31 tonnes compare
- 64 Taiwan 7.98 tonnes compare
More reference data data for North Macedonia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.102 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1665 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.4328 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0308 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.4328 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.342 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.224 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.6296 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.168 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rapeseed production in North Macedonia?
- Rapeseed production in North Macedonia was 413 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 North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 7,448 tonnes in 2014.
- What is the lowest rapeseed production recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 23 tonnes in 2007.
- How does North Macedonia rank for rapeseed production?
- North Macedonia ranks 61st out of 66 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rapeseed production rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 94.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia 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.