Sunflower seed production in Canada
Canada: Sunflower seed production was 50,680 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sunflower seed production in Canada, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, sunflower seed production in Canada stood at 50,680 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 45.2% on the previous year and down 7.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sunflower seed production in Canada peaked at 217,800 tonnes in 1979 and was at its lowest, 7,874 tonnes, in 1962.
That places Canada 33rd 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 | 13,556 tonnes | 7,874 tonnes | 18,070 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 70,137 tonnes | 8,255 tonnes | 217,800 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 77,990 tonnes | 36,300 tonnes | 166,100 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 92,510 tonnes | 54,900 tonnes | 134,600 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 114,800 tonnes | 52,200 tonnes | 157,400 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 58,220 tonnes | 19,800 tonnes | 86,900 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 80,680 tonnes | 50,680 tonnes | 101,300 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is sunflower seed production in Canada?
- Sunflower seed production in Canada was 50,680 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 Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 217,800 tonnes in 1979.
- What is the lowest sunflower seed production recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,874 tonnes in 1962.
- How does Canada rank for sunflower seed production?
- Canada ranks 33rd out of 84 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sunflower seed production rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada 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.