Sunflower seed production in Chile
Chile: Sunflower seed production was 2,186 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sunflower seed production in Chile, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sunflower seed production in Chile is 2,186, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 53.0% on the previous year and down 63.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sunflower seed production in Chile peaked at 56,013 in 1966 and was at its lowest, 1,784, in 2002.
That places Chile 64th out of 85 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Sunflower seed production in Chile, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 31,730 | — |
| 1962 | 32,010 | +0.9% |
| 1963 | 39,500 | +23.4% |
| 1964 | 45,100 | +14.2% |
| 1965 | 45,160 | +0.1% |
| 1966 | 56,013 | +24.0% |
| 1967 | 33,310 | -40.5% |
| 1968 | 43,026 | +29.2% |
| 1969 | 28,193 | -34.5% |
| 1970 | 28,180 | -0.0% |
| 1971 | 20,317 | -27.9% |
| 1972 | 19,893 | -2.1% |
| 1973 | 13,453 | -32.4% |
| 1974 | 10,433 | -22.4% |
| 1975 | 17,840 | +71.0% |
| 1976 | 26,970 | +51.2% |
| 1977 | 15,310 | -43.2% |
| 1978 | 30,040 | +96.2% |
| 1979 | 33,270 | +10.8% |
| 1980 | 38,250 | +15.0% |
| 1981 | 7,440 | -80.5% |
| 1982 | 5,390 | -27.6% |
| 1983 | 4,634 | -14.0% |
| 1984 | 7,450 | +60.8% |
| 1985 | 32,501 | +336.3% |
| 1986 | 54,381 | +67.3% |
| 1987 | 39,629 | -27.1% |
| 1988 | 48,933 | +23.5% |
| 1989 | 31,868 | -34.9% |
| 1990 | 27,328 | -14.2% |
| 1991 | 32,405 | +18.6% |
| 1992 | 26,276 | -18.9% |
| 1993 | 13,219 | -49.7% |
| 1994 | 6,850 | -48.2% |
| 1995 | 6,700 | -2.2% |
| 1996 | 2,500 | -62.7% |
| 1997 | 2,633 | +5.3% |
| 1998 | 3,172 | +20.5% |
| 1999 | 4,263 | +34.4% |
| 2000 | 9,443 | +121.5% |
| 2001 | 3,131 | -66.8% |
| 2002 | 1,784 | -43.0% |
| 2003 | 3,317 | +85.9% |
| 2004 | 3,218 | -3.0% |
| 2005 | 2,793 | -13.2% |
| 2006 | 5,284 | +89.2% |
| 2007 | 5,996 | +13.5% |
| 2008 | 7,607 | +26.9% |
| 2009 | 10,006 | +31.5% |
| 2010 | 7,972 | -20.3% |
| 2011 | 3,373 | -57.7% |
| 2012 | 5,435 | +61.1% |
| 2013 | 10,623 | +95.5% |
| 2014 | 6,047 | -43.1% |
| 2015 | 4,475 | -26.0% |
| 2016 | 2,251 | -49.7% |
| 2017 | 10,763 | +378.2% |
| 2018 | 8,301 | -22.9% |
| 2019 | 4,201 | -49.4% |
| 2020 | 3,410 | -18.8% |
| 2021 | 2,143 | -37.1% |
| 2022 | 2,975 | +38.8% |
| 2023 | 4,650 | +56.3% |
| 2024 | 2,186 | -53.0% |
Chile compared with similar countries
- Chile's 2,186 is below the median for high income countries, which is 41,235, 5% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Chile's 2,186 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 7,667, 29% of the median. (10 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Sunflower seed production in Chile changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +378.2% | 2,251 | 10,763 |
| 1985 | +336.3% | 7,450 | 32,501 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 39,338 | 28,193 | 56,013 | 9 |
| 1970s | 21,571 | 10,433 | 33,270 | 10 |
| 1980s | 27,048 | 4,634 | 54,381 | 10 |
| 1990s | 12,535 | 2,500 | 32,405 | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,258 | 1,784 | 10,006 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,344 | 2,251 | 10,763 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,073 | 2,143 | 4,650 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Chile
More reference data data for Chile
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9268 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.22 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 5.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2204 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 5.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.46 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 25.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.2 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sunflower seed production in Chile?
- Sunflower seed production in Chile was 2,186 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest sunflower seed production recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 56,013 in 1966.
- What is the lowest sunflower seed production recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,784 in 2002.
- How does Chile rank for sunflower seed production?
- Chile ranks 64th out of 85 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sunflower seed production rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Sunflower seed production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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