Sunflower seed production in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Sunflower seed production was 1,131 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sunflower seed production in Afghanistan, 1961–2024
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 sunflower seed production in Afghanistan is 1,131 tonnes, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 8.3% on the previous year and up 187.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sunflower seed production in Afghanistan peaked at 20,000 tonnes in 2005 and was at its lowest, 240 tonnes, in 2009.
Afghanistan ranks 67th of 84 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13,422 tonnes | 12,000 tonnes | 14,800 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 14,720 tonnes | 11,200 tonnes | 16,800 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 17,640 tonnes | 16,800 tonnes | 18,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 14,896 tonnes | 12,000 tonnes | 16,400 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 10,752 tonnes | 240 tonnes | 20,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 507.62 tonnes | 245 tonnes | 882 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 798.41 tonnes | 387 tonnes | 1,131 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.44 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 2.68 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is sunflower seed production in Afghanistan?
- Sunflower seed production in Afghanistan was 1,131 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 sunflower seed production recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 20,000 tonnes in 2005.
- What is the lowest sunflower seed production recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 240 tonnes in 2009.
- How does Afghanistan rank for sunflower seed production?
- Afghanistan ranks 67th out of 84 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sunflower seed production rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 187.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan 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 Sunflower seed production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Sunflower seed production is measured in tonnes.