Rapeseed production in Uruguay
Uruguay: Rapeseed production was 211,000 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rapeseed production in Uruguay, 2005–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Uruguay recorded 211,000 tonnes for rapeseed production in 2024.
The figure is down 64.1% on the previous year and up 1,218.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rapeseed production in Uruguay peaked at 587,300 tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 3,000 tonnes, in 2005.
That places Uruguay 29th out of 66 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rapeseed production in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3,000 tonnes | — |
| 2006 | 8,000 tonnes | +166.7% |
| 2007 | 6,000 tonnes | -25.0% |
| 2008 | 8,000 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 2009 | 9,000 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 2010 | 9,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 17,000 tonnes | +88.9% |
| 2012 | 29,000 tonnes | +70.6% |
| 2013 | 33,000 tonnes | +13.8% |
| 2014 | 16,000 tonnes | -51.5% |
| 2015 | 40,909 tonnes | +155.7% |
| 2016 | 41,000 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 52,000 tonnes | +26.8% |
| 2018 | 52,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 90,700 tonnes | +74.4% |
| 2020 | 113,300 tonnes | +24.9% |
| 2021 | 183,000 tonnes | +61.5% |
| 2022 | 294,400 tonnes | +60.9% |
| 2023 | 587,300 tonnes | +99.5% |
| 2024 | 211,000 tonnes | -64.1% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 211,000 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 159,870 tonnes, 1.3× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 211,000 tonnes is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 82,040 tonnes, 2.6× the median. (7 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6,800 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 9,000 tonnes | 5 |
| 2010s | 38,061 tonnes | 9,000 tonnes | 90,700 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 277,800 tonnes | 113,300 tonnes | 587,300 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
More reference data data for Uruguay
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2999 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3685 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 6.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2195 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 24.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 33.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.01 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rapeseed production in Uruguay?
- Rapeseed production in Uruguay was 211,000 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 Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 587,300 tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest rapeseed production recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,000 tonnes in 2005.
- How does Uruguay rank for rapeseed production?
- Uruguay ranks 29th out of 66 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rapeseed production rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,218.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay 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.