Sunflower seed production in France

France: Sunflower seed production was 1.48 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.48 million
Change on year
down 28.2%
World rank
11th
of 85 countries
All-time high
2.66 million
in 1987
All-time low
12,201
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Sunflower seed production in France, 1961–2024

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

France recorded 1.48 million 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 in 1987 and was at its lowest, 12,201, 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

Annual values for Sunflower seed production in France, 1961 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1961 12,201 —
1962 25,699 +110.6%
1963 44,214 +72.0%
1964 21,930 -50.4%
1965 17,709 -19.2%
1966 20,575 +16.2%
1967 18,671 -9.3%
1968 26,430 +41.6%
1969 30,436 +15.2%
1970 56,830 +86.7%
1971 77,580 +36.5%
1972 71,170 -8.3%
1973 84,490 +18.7%
1974 69,970 -17.2%
1975 113,260 +61.9%
1976 75,640 -33.2%
1977 82,100 +8.5%
1978 82,420 +0.4%
1979 173,000 +109.9%
1980 245,400 +41.8%
1981 423,000 +72.4%
1982 644,000 +52.2%
1983 833,000 +29.3%
1984 977,800 +17.4%
1985 1.51 million +54.8%
1986 1.87 million +23.5%
1987 2.66 million +42.3%
1988 2.35 million -11.6%
1989 2.13 million -9.4%
1990 2.43 million +14.1%
1991 2.61 million +7.4%
1992 2.14 million -17.9%
1993 1.73 million -19.2%
1994 2.13 million +23.0%
1995 2.02 million -5.4%
1996 2.05 million +1.5%
1997 2.04 million -0.2%
1998 1.76 million -13.9%
1999 1.93 million +9.8%
2000 1.83 million -5.1%
2001 1.59 million -13.5%
2002 1.50 million -5.6%
2003 1.51 million +1.2%
2004 1.46 million -3.7%
2005 1.51 million +3.6%
2006 1.44 million -4.7%
2007 1.31 million -8.9%
2008 1.60 million +21.9%
2009 1.72 million +7.6%
2010 1.64 million -4.6%
2011 1.88 million +14.6%
2012 1.57 million -16.4%
2013 1.58 million +0.3%
2014 1.58 million +0.4%
2015 1.19 million -25.1%
2016 1.17 million -1.2%
2017 1.60 million +36.4%
2018 1.24 million -22.5%
2019 1.30 million +4.8%
2020 1.61 million +23.9%
2021 1.91 million +18.9%
2022 1.80 million -6.0%
2023 2.06 million +14.6%
2024 1.48 million -28.2%

France compared with similar countries

  • France's 1.48 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 41,235, 35.9× the median. (30 countries reporting)
  • France's 1.48 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 41,120, 36.0× the median. (37 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 24,207 12,201 44,214 9
1970s 88,646 56,830 173,000 10
1980s 1.36 million 245,400 2.66 million 10
1990s 2.08 million 1.73 million 2.61 million 10
2000s 1.55 million 1.31 million 1.83 million 10
2010s 1.48 million 1.17 million 1.88 million 10
2020s 1.77 million 1.48 million 2.06 million 5

Countries ranked near France

  1. 8 Hungary 1.80 million compare
  2. 9 Bulgaria 1.64 million compare
  3. 10 Romania 1.51 million compare
  4. 12 Tanzania 1.20 million compare
  5. 13 Spain 831,610 compare
  6. 14 South Africa 632,000 compare

See the full ranking of 85 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is sunflower seed production in France?
Sunflower seed production in France was 1.48 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest sunflower seed production recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 2.66 million in 1987.
What is the lowest sunflower seed production recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 12,201 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Sunflower seed production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Sunflower seed production
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
85 places, 4,053 data points, 1961–2024
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