Sunflower seed production in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan: Sunflower seed production was 29,341 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sunflower seed production in Azerbaijan, 1992–2024
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 Azerbaijan is 29,341 tonnes, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.1% on the previous year and up 47.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sunflower seed production in Azerbaijan peaked at 33,726 tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 487 tonnes, in 1993.
That places Azerbaijan 40th out of 85 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.
Sunflower seed production in Azerbaijan, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1,163 tonnes | — |
| 1993 | 487 tonnes | -58.1% |
| 1994 | 692 tonnes | +42.1% |
| 1995 | 649 tonnes | -6.2% |
| 1996 | 629 tonnes | -3.1% |
| 1997 | 1,110 tonnes | +76.5% |
| 1998 | 1,008 tonnes | -9.2% |
| 1999 | 2,310 tonnes | +129.2% |
| 2000 | 3,748 tonnes | +62.3% |
| 2001 | 5,139 tonnes | +37.1% |
| 2002 | 10,824 tonnes | +110.6% |
| 2003 | 18,319 tonnes | +69.2% |
| 2004 | 14,281 tonnes | -22.0% |
| 2005 | 16,135 tonnes | +13.0% |
| 2006 | 15,899 tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2007 | 13,426 tonnes | -15.6% |
| 2008 | 16,537 tonnes | +23.2% |
| 2009 | 14,442 tonnes | -12.7% |
| 2010 | 15,492 tonnes | +7.3% |
| 2011 | 19,608 tonnes | +26.6% |
| 2012 | 19,714 tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 17,670 tonnes | -10.4% |
| 2014 | 19,840 tonnes | +12.3% |
| 2015 | 18,411 tonnes | -7.2% |
| 2016 | 16,670 tonnes | -9.5% |
| 2017 | 29,794 tonnes | +78.7% |
| 2018 | 23,586 tonnes | -20.8% |
| 2019 | 33,726 tonnes | +43.0% |
| 2020 | 23,946 tonnes | -29.0% |
| 2021 | 25,216 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2022 | 28,322 tonnes | +12.3% |
| 2023 | 28,178 tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 29,341 tonnes | +4.1% |
Azerbaijan compared with similar countries
- Azerbaijan's 29,341 tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 25,000 tonnes, 1.2× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Azerbaijan's 29,341 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 41,120 tonnes, 71% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,006 tonnes | 487 tonnes | 2,310 tonnes | 8 |
| 2000s | 12,875 tonnes | 3,748 tonnes | 18,319 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 21,451 tonnes | 15,492 tonnes | 33,726 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 27,001 tonnes | 23,946 tonnes | 29,341 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Azerbaijan
More reference data data for Azerbaijan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1322 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1063 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4434 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1605 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 9.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5787 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sunflower seed production in Azerbaijan?
- Sunflower seed production in Azerbaijan was 29,341 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 Azerbaijan?
- The highest recorded value was 33,726 tonnes in 2019.
- What is the lowest sunflower seed production recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The lowest recorded value was 487 tonnes in 1993.
- How does Azerbaijan rank for sunflower seed production?
- Azerbaijan ranks 40th out of 85 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sunflower seed production rising or falling in Azerbaijan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Azerbaijan 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.