Sunflower seed production in Chile
Chile: Sunflower seed production was 2,186 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sunflower seed production in Chile, 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 Chile is 2,186 tonnes, 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 tonnes in 1966 and was at its lowest, 1,784 tonnes, in 2002.
That places Chile 63rd 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 | 39,338 tonnes | 28,193 tonnes | 56,013 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 21,571 tonnes | 10,433 tonnes | 33,270 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 27,048 tonnes | 4,634 tonnes | 54,381 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 12,535 tonnes | 2,500 tonnes | 32,405 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,258 tonnes | 1,784 tonnes | 10,006 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,344 tonnes | 2,251 tonnes | 10,763 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,073 tonnes | 2,143 tonnes | 4,650 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is sunflower seed production in Chile?
- Sunflower seed production in Chile was 2,186 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 Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 56,013 tonnes in 1966.
- What is the lowest sunflower seed production recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,784 tonnes in 2002.
- How does Chile rank for sunflower seed production?
- Chile ranks 63rd out of 84 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 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.