Sunflower seed production in Australia
Australia: Sunflower seed production was 32,030 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sunflower seed production in Australia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Australia recorded 32,030 tonnes for sunflower seed production in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.5% on the previous year and up 75.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sunflower seed production in Australia peaked at 293,000 tonnes in 1985 and was at its lowest, 1,207 tonnes, in 1962.
That places Australia 38th out of 84 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,762 tonnes | 1,207 tonnes | 6,248 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 101,928 tonnes | 13,249 tonnes | 186,203 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 170,294 tonnes | 104,021 tonnes | 293,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 109,346 tonnes | 49,848 tonnes | 209,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 68,625 tonnes | 15,619 tonnes | 170,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 28,209 tonnes | 9,234 tonnes | 47,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 27,150 tonnes | 10,964 tonnes | 37,045 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is sunflower seed production in Australia?
- Sunflower seed production in Australia was 32,030 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 Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 293,000 tonnes in 1985.
- What is the lowest sunflower seed production recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,207 tonnes in 1962.
- How does Australia rank for sunflower seed production?
- Australia ranks 38th out of 84 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sunflower seed production rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 75.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia 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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About this data
Sunflower seed production is measured in tonnes.