Rapeseed production in USSR

USSR: Rapeseed production was 388,500 in 1991. ◆ Volatile

Latest (1991)
388,500
Change on year
down 23.2%
World rank
21st
of 66 countries
All-time high
506,000
in 1990
All-time low
2,200
in 1964
Years of data
31
1961–1991

Rapeseed production in USSR, 1961–1991

0200.0k400.0k600.0k1961197619911961: 25.0k1962: 19.2k1963: 5.9k1964: 2.2k1965: 8.3k1966: 7.7k1967: 9.3k1968: 3.7k1969: 2.6k1970: 3.6k1971: 6.5k1972: 8.0k1973: 13.7k1974: 10.1k1975: 9.1k1976: 19.0k1977: 11.0k1978: 12.0k1979: 6.0k1980: 15.0k1981: 29.0k1982: 47.0k1983: 69.0k1984: 55.0k1985: 74.0k1986: 110.0k1987: 296.0k1988: 420.0k1989: 423.9k1990: 506.0k1991: 388.5k

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

USSR recorded 388,500 for rapeseed production in 1991.

The figure is down 23.2% on the previous year and up 1,239.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, rapeseed production in USSR peaked at 506,000 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 2,200, in 1964.

That places USSR 21st out of 66 countries with data for 1991, 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 USSR, year by year

Annual values for Rapeseed production in USSR, 1961 to 1991.
Year Value Change
1961 25,000 —
1962 19,200 -23.2%
1963 5,900 -69.3%
1964 2,200 -62.7%
1965 8,300 +277.3%
1966 7,700 -7.2%
1967 9,300 +20.8%
1968 3,700 -60.2%
1969 2,600 -29.7%
1970 3,600 +38.5%
1971 6,500 +80.6%
1972 8,000 +23.1%
1973 13,700 +71.2%
1974 10,100 -26.3%
1975 9,100 -9.9%
1976 19,000 +108.8%
1977 11,000 -42.1%
1978 12,000 +9.1%
1979 6,000 -50.0%
1980 15,000 +150.0%
1981 29,000 +93.3%
1982 47,000 +62.1%
1983 69,000 +46.8%
1984 55,000 -20.3%
1985 74,000 +34.5%
1986 110,000 +48.6%
1987 296,000 +169.1%
1988 420,000 +41.9%
1989 423,900 +0.9%
1990 506,000 +19.4%
1991 388,500 -23.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 9,322 2,200 25,000 9
1970s 9,900 3,600 19,000 10
1980s 153,890 15,000 423,900 10
1990s 447,250 388,500 506,000 2

Countries ranked near USSR

  1. 18 Pakistan 452,804 compare
  2. 19 Hungary 450,360 compare
  3. 20 Slovakia 393,540
  4. 22 Brazil 309,200 compare
  5. 23 South Africa 288,200
  6. 24 Kazakhstan 286,087

See the full ranking of 66 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is rapeseed production in USSR?
Rapeseed production in USSR was 388,500 in 1991, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest rapeseed production recorded in USSR?
The highest recorded value was 506,000 in 1990.
What is the lowest rapeseed production recorded in USSR?
The lowest recorded value was 2,200 in 1964.
How does USSR rank for rapeseed production?
USSR ranks 21st out of 66 countries with data for 1991.
Is rapeseed production rising or falling in USSR?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,239.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this USSR 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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Indicator
Rapeseed production
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
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Coverage
66 places, 3,144 data points, 1961–2024
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