Rapeseed production in Spain

Spain: Rapeseed production was 224,790 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
224,790 tonnes
Change on year
up 31.6%
World rank
27th
of 65 countries
All-time high
254,590 tonnes
in 2022
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Rapeseed production in Spain, 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

In 2024, rapeseed production in Spain stood at 224,790 tonnes.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 31.6% on the previous year and up 115.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, rapeseed production in Spain peaked at 254,590 tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.

Spain ranks 27th of 65 countries on this measure, 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 4.44 tonnes 0 tonnes 40 tonnes 9
1970s 3,887 tonnes 10 tonnes 12,000 tonnes 10
1980s 12,978 tonnes 6,161 tonnes 17,660 tonnes 10
1990s 51,899 tonnes 12,823 tonnes 108,000 tonnes 10
2000s 22,121 tonnes 4,113 tonnes 49,600 tonnes 10
2010s 121,759 tonnes 35,500 tonnes 225,165 tonnes 10
2020s 216,970 tonnes 170,840 tonnes 254,590 tonnes 5

Countries ranked near Spain

  1. 24 Sweden 283,600 tonnes compare
  2. 25 Iran 280,000 tonnes compare
  3. 26 Latvia 250,000 tonnes compare
  4. 28 Uruguay 211,000 tonnes compare
  5. 29 Bulgaria 159,870 tonnes compare
  6. 30 Chile 123,068 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 66 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is rapeseed production in Spain?
Rapeseed production in Spain was 224,790 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 Spain?
The highest recorded value was 254,590 tonnes in 2022.
What is the lowest rapeseed production recorded in Spain?
The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
How does Spain rank for rapeseed production?
Spain ranks 27th out of 65 countries with data for 2024.
Is rapeseed production rising or falling in Spain?
Over the last ten years it is up 115.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Spain 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.