Sunflower seed production in Germany
Germany: Sunflower seed production was 134,200 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sunflower seed production in Germany, 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 Germany stood at 134,200 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 21.1% on the previous year and up 191.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sunflower seed production in Germany peaked at 311,000 tonnes in 1994 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
Germany ranks 25th of 84 countries on this measure, 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 | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 11,900 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 48,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 135,427 tonnes | 74,000 tonnes | 311,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 59,844 tonnes | 48,900 tonnes | 73,043 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 44,744 tonnes | 35,300 tonnes | 62,800 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 124,640 tonnes | 58,000 tonnes | 170,100 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is sunflower seed production in Germany?
- Sunflower seed production in Germany was 134,200 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 Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 311,000 tonnes in 1994.
- What is the lowest sunflower seed production recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Germany rank for sunflower seed production?
- Germany ranks 25th out of 84 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sunflower seed production rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 191.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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.