Sunflower seed production in France
France: Sunflower seed production was 1.48 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.48 million tonnes
Change on year
down 28.2%
World rank
11th
of 85 countries
All-time high
2.66 million tonnes
in 1987
All-time low
12,201 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Sunflower seed production in France, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
France recorded 1.48 million tonnes for sunflower seed production in 2024.
That represents a change of down 28.2% on the previous year and down 6.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sunflower seed production in France peaked at 2.66 million tonnes in 1987 and was at its lowest, 12,201 tonnes, in 1961.
France ranks 11th of 85 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Sunflower seed production in France, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 12,201 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 25,699 tonnes | +110.6% |
| 1963 | 44,214 tonnes | +72.0% |
| 1964 | 21,930 tonnes | -50.4% |
| 1965 | 17,709 tonnes | -19.2% |
| 1966 | 20,575 tonnes | +16.2% |
| 1967 | 18,671 tonnes | -9.3% |
| 1968 | 26,430 tonnes | +41.6% |
| 1969 | 30,436 tonnes | +15.2% |
| 1970 | 56,830 tonnes | +86.7% |
| 1971 | 77,580 tonnes | +36.5% |
| 1972 | 71,170 tonnes | -8.3% |
| 1973 | 84,490 tonnes | +18.7% |
| 1974 | 69,970 tonnes | -17.2% |
| 1975 | 113,260 tonnes | +61.9% |
| 1976 | 75,640 tonnes | -33.2% |
| 1977 | 82,100 tonnes | +8.5% |
| 1978 | 82,420 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1979 | 173,000 tonnes | +109.9% |
| 1980 | 245,400 tonnes | +41.8% |
| 1981 | 423,000 tonnes | +72.4% |
| 1982 | 644,000 tonnes | +52.2% |
| 1983 | 833,000 tonnes | +29.3% |
| 1984 | 977,800 tonnes | +17.4% |
| 1985 | 1.51 million tonnes | +54.8% |
| 1986 | 1.87 million tonnes | +23.5% |
| 1987 | 2.66 million tonnes | +42.3% |
| 1988 | 2.35 million tonnes | -11.6% |
| 1989 | 2.13 million tonnes | -9.4% |
| 1990 | 2.43 million tonnes | +14.1% |
| 1991 | 2.61 million tonnes | +7.4% |
| 1992 | 2.14 million tonnes | -17.9% |
| 1993 | 1.73 million tonnes | -19.2% |
| 1994 | 2.13 million tonnes | +23.0% |
| 1995 | 2.02 million tonnes | -5.4% |
| 1996 | 2.05 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1997 | 2.04 million tonnes | -0.2% |
| 1998 | 1.76 million tonnes | -13.9% |
| 1999 | 1.93 million tonnes | +9.8% |
| 2000 | 1.83 million tonnes | -5.1% |
| 2001 | 1.59 million tonnes | -13.5% |
| 2002 | 1.50 million tonnes | -5.6% |
| 2003 | 1.51 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 1.46 million tonnes | -3.7% |
| 2005 | 1.51 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 2006 | 1.44 million tonnes | -4.7% |
| 2007 | 1.31 million tonnes | -8.9% |
| 2008 | 1.60 million tonnes | +21.9% |
| 2009 | 1.72 million tonnes | +7.6% |
| 2010 | 1.64 million tonnes | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 1.88 million tonnes | +14.6% |
| 2012 | 1.57 million tonnes | -16.4% |
| 2013 | 1.58 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 1.58 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 1.19 million tonnes | -25.1% |
| 2016 | 1.17 million tonnes | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 1.60 million tonnes | +36.4% |
| 2018 | 1.24 million tonnes | -22.5% |
| 2019 | 1.30 million tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2020 | 1.61 million tonnes | +23.9% |
| 2021 | 1.91 million tonnes | +18.9% |
| 2022 | 1.80 million tonnes | -6.0% |
| 2023 | 2.06 million tonnes | +14.6% |
| 2024 | 1.48 million tonnes | -28.2% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 1.48 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 41,235 tonnes, 35.9× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- France's 1.48 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 41,120 tonnes, 36.0× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 24,207 tonnes | 12,201 tonnes | 44,214 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 88,646 tonnes | 56,830 tonnes | 173,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.36 million tonnes | 245,400 tonnes | 2.66 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.08 million tonnes | 1.73 million tonnes | 2.61 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.55 million tonnes | 1.31 million tonnes | 1.83 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.48 million tonnes | 1.17 million tonnes | 1.88 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.77 million tonnes | 1.48 million tonnes | 2.06 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
More reference data data for France
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 18.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 11.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 14.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 106.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sunflower seed production in France?
- Sunflower seed production in France was 1.48 million 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 France?
- The highest recorded value was 2.66 million tonnes in 1987.
- What is the lowest sunflower seed production recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 12,201 tonnes in 1961.
- How does France rank for sunflower seed production?
- France ranks 11th out of 85 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sunflower seed production rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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.