Rapeseed production in Taiwan
Taiwan: Rapeseed production was 7.98 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rapeseed production in Taiwan, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Taiwan recorded 7.98 tonnes for rapeseed production in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.1% on the previous year and up 4.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rapeseed production in Taiwan peaked at 27,343 tonnes in 1964 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2000.
That places Taiwan 64th 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 Taiwan, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 8,005 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 9,994 tonnes | +24.8% |
| 1963 | 13,072 tonnes | +30.8% |
| 1964 | 27,343 tonnes | +109.2% |
| 1965 | 22,908 tonnes | -16.2% |
| 1966 | 8,351 tonnes | -63.5% |
| 1967 | 4,931 tonnes | -41.0% |
| 1968 | 3,545 tonnes | -28.1% |
| 1969 | 2,718 tonnes | -23.3% |
| 1970 | 2,421 tonnes | -10.9% |
| 1971 | 1,720 tonnes | -29.0% |
| 1972 | 2,430 tonnes | +41.3% |
| 1973 | 1,709 tonnes | -29.7% |
| 1974 | 1,383 tonnes | -19.1% |
| 1975 | 4,499 tonnes | +225.3% |
| 1976 | 4,604 tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1977 | 3,295 tonnes | -28.4% |
| 1978 | 3,087 tonnes | -6.3% |
| 1979 | 2,444 tonnes | -20.8% |
| 1980 | 2,036 tonnes | -16.7% |
| 1981 | 1,563 tonnes | -23.2% |
| 1982 | 1,334 tonnes | -14.7% |
| 1983 | 921 tonnes | -31.0% |
| 1984 | 653 tonnes | -29.1% |
| 1985 | 491 tonnes | -24.8% |
| 1986 | 530 tonnes | +7.9% |
| 1987 | 327 tonnes | -38.3% |
| 1988 | 135 tonnes | -58.7% |
| 1989 | 25 tonnes | -81.5% |
| 1990 | 64 tonnes | +156.0% |
| 1991 | 51 tonnes | -20.3% |
| 1992 | 52 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1993 | 107 tonnes | +105.8% |
| 1994 | 218 tonnes | +103.7% |
| 1995 | 14 tonnes | -93.6% |
| 1996 | 8 tonnes | -42.9% |
| 1997 | 5 tonnes | -37.5% |
| 1998 | 17 tonnes | +240.0% |
| 1999 | 16 tonnes | -5.9% |
| 2000 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 2001 | 21 tonnes | — |
| 2002 | 5 tonnes | -76.2% |
| 2003 | 6 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 2004 | 10 tonnes | +66.7% |
| 2005 | 9.19 tonnes | -8.1% |
| 2006 | 8.74 tonnes | -4.9% |
| 2007 | 10 tonnes | +14.4% |
| 2008 | 8.18 tonnes | -18.2% |
| 2009 | 8.58 tonnes | +4.9% |
| 2010 | 10.14 tonnes | +18.2% |
| 2011 | 10.14 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 10.14 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 10.14 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 7.64 tonnes | -24.7% |
| 2015 | 7.48 tonnes | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 8.42 tonnes | +12.6% |
| 2017 | 7.85 tonnes | -6.8% |
| 2018 | 7.91 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 8.06 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 7.94 tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 7.97 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 7.99 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 7.97 tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 7.98 tonnes | +0.1% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Rapeseed production in Taiwan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | +240.0% | 5 tonnes | 17 tonnes |
| 1975 | +225.3% | 1,383 tonnes | 4,499 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11,207 tonnes | 2,718 tonnes | 27,343 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,759 tonnes | 1,383 tonnes | 4,604 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 801.5 tonnes | 25 tonnes | 2,036 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 55.2 tonnes | 5 tonnes | 218 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.67 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 21 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.79 tonnes | 7.48 tonnes | 10.14 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.97 tonnes | 7.94 tonnes | 7.99 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Taiwan
- 61 North Macedonia 413 tonnes compare
- 62 Tajikistan 124.32 tonnes compare
- 63 Kyrgyzstan 31 tonnes compare
- 65 Colombia 0 tonnes compare
- 65 Malta 0 tonnes
More reference data data for Taiwan
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 2,323 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - IPCC Agriculture 111.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Manure Management 46.04 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.84 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0594 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4506 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure left on 360.08 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Agricultural 2,013 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rapeseed production in Taiwan?
- Rapeseed production in Taiwan was 7.98 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 Taiwan?
- The highest recorded value was 27,343 tonnes in 1964.
- What is the lowest rapeseed production recorded in Taiwan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2000.
- How does Taiwan rank for rapeseed production?
- Taiwan ranks 64th out of 66 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rapeseed production rising or falling in Taiwan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Taiwan 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.