Sunflower seed production in Germany
Germany: Sunflower seed production was 134,200 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
134,200 tonnes
Change on year
down 21.1%
World rank
26th
of 85 countries
All-time high
311,000 tonnes
in 1994
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
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 26th of 85 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.
Sunflower seed production in Germany, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1963 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1964 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1965 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1966 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1967 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1968 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1969 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1970 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1971 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1972 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1973 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1974 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1975 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1976 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1977 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1978 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1979 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1980 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1981 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1982 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1983 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1984 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1985 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1986 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1987 | 26,000 tonnes | — |
| 1988 | 48,000 tonnes | +84.6% |
| 1989 | 45,000 tonnes | -6.2% |
| 1990 | 74,000 tonnes | +64.4% |
| 1991 | 126,000 tonnes | +70.3% |
| 1992 | 161,000 tonnes | +27.8% |
| 1993 | 213,700 tonnes | +32.7% |
| 1994 | 311,000 tonnes | +45.5% |
| 1995 | 111,114 tonnes | -64.3% |
| 1996 | 103,228 tonnes | -7.1% |
| 1997 | 84,960 tonnes | -17.7% |
| 1998 | 85,399 tonnes | +0.5% |
| 1999 | 83,873 tonnes | -1.8% |
| 2000 | 63,861 tonnes | -23.9% |
| 2001 | 54,370 tonnes | -14.9% |
| 2002 | 51,849 tonnes | -4.6% |
| 2003 | 73,043 tonnes | +40.9% |
| 2004 | 69,652 tonnes | -4.6% |
| 2005 | 67,100 tonnes | -3.7% |
| 2006 | 61,900 tonnes | -7.7% |
| 2007 | 50,862 tonnes | -17.8% |
| 2008 | 48,900 tonnes | -3.9% |
| 2009 | 56,900 tonnes | +16.4% |
| 2010 | 47,240 tonnes | -17.0% |
| 2011 | 53,200 tonnes | +12.6% |
| 2012 | 62,800 tonnes | +18.0% |
| 2013 | 46,100 tonnes | -26.6% |
| 2014 | 46,000 tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 35,300 tonnes | -23.3% |
| 2016 | 35,700 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 39,600 tonnes | +10.9% |
| 2018 | 35,500 tonnes | -10.4% |
| 2019 | 46,000 tonnes | +29.6% |
| 2020 | 58,000 tonnes | +26.1% |
| 2021 | 99,700 tonnes | +71.9% |
| 2022 | 161,200 tonnes | +61.7% |
| 2023 | 170,100 tonnes | +5.5% |
| 2024 | 134,200 tonnes | -21.1% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 134,200 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 41,235 tonnes, 3.3× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Germany's 134,200 tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 41,120 tonnes, 3.3× the median. (37 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More reference data data for Germany
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 15.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 80.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.56 (2050)
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 26th out of 85 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.