Sunflower seed production in Israel
Israel: Sunflower seed production was 2,800 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2,800 tonnes
Change on year
up 75.0%
World rank
63rd
of 85 countries
All-time high
34,200 tonnes
in 1992
All-time low
950 tonnes
in 1962
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Sunflower seed production in Israel, 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 Israel stood at 2,800 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 75.0% on the previous year and down 78.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sunflower seed production in Israel peaked at 34,200 tonnes in 1992 and was at its lowest, 950 tonnes, in 1962.
That places Israel 63rd out of 85 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.
Sunflower seed production in Israel, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4,300 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 950 tonnes | -77.9% |
| 1963 | 1,800 tonnes | +89.5% |
| 1964 | 2,300 tonnes | +27.8% |
| 1965 | 3,800 tonnes | +65.2% |
| 1966 | 2,700 tonnes | -28.9% |
| 1967 | 2,150 tonnes | -20.4% |
| 1968 | 3,150 tonnes | +46.5% |
| 1969 | 5,800 tonnes | +84.1% |
| 1970 | 3,100 tonnes | -46.6% |
| 1971 | 2,850 tonnes | -8.1% |
| 1972 | 4,050 tonnes | +42.1% |
| 1973 | 5,900 tonnes | +45.7% |
| 1974 | 6,900 tonnes | +16.9% |
| 1975 | 6,400 tonnes | -7.2% |
| 1976 | 8,450 tonnes | +32.0% |
| 1977 | 8,300 tonnes | -1.8% |
| 1978 | 4,300 tonnes | -48.2% |
| 1979 | 5,900 tonnes | +37.2% |
| 1980 | 9,800 tonnes | +66.1% |
| 1981 | 9,500 tonnes | -3.1% |
| 1982 | 9,300 tonnes | -2.1% |
| 1983 | 9,600 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1984 | 5,100 tonnes | -46.9% |
| 1985 | 8,700 tonnes | +70.6% |
| 1986 | 10,200 tonnes | +17.2% |
| 1987 | 7,300 tonnes | -28.4% |
| 1988 | 7,200 tonnes | -1.4% |
| 1989 | 17,000 tonnes | +136.1% |
| 1990 | 11,750 tonnes | -30.9% |
| 1991 | 28,985 tonnes | +146.7% |
| 1992 | 34,200 tonnes | +18.0% |
| 1993 | 33,000 tonnes | -3.5% |
| 1994 | 11,470 tonnes | -65.2% |
| 1995 | 22,400 tonnes | +95.3% |
| 1996 | 17,700 tonnes | -21.0% |
| 1997 | 19,700 tonnes | +11.3% |
| 1998 | 11,100 tonnes | -43.7% |
| 1999 | 10,200 tonnes | -8.1% |
| 2000 | 17,900 tonnes | +75.5% |
| 2001 | 11,430 tonnes | -36.1% |
| 2002 | 12,160 tonnes | +6.4% |
| 2003 | 13,470 tonnes | +10.8% |
| 2004 | 12,600 tonnes | -6.5% |
| 2005 | 15,700 tonnes | +24.6% |
| 2006 | 16,500 tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2007 | 14,600 tonnes | -11.5% |
| 2008 | 16,500 tonnes | +13.0% |
| 2009 | 18,200 tonnes | +10.3% |
| 2010 | 15,490 tonnes | -14.9% |
| 2011 | 13,575 tonnes | -12.4% |
| 2012 | 15,400 tonnes | +13.4% |
| 2013 | 12,404 tonnes | -19.5% |
| 2014 | 12,750 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 15,700 tonnes | +23.1% |
| 2016 | 10,392 tonnes | -33.8% |
| 2017 | 4,250 tonnes | -59.1% |
| 2018 | 4,050 tonnes | -4.7% |
| 2019 | 4,860 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 2020 | 5,000 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2021 | 1,600 tonnes | -68.0% |
| 2022 | 2,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 2023 | 1,600 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 2024 | 2,800 tonnes | +75.0% |
Israel compared with similar countries
- Israel's 2,800 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 41,235 tonnes, 7% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Israel's 2,800 tonnes is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1,965 tonnes, 1.4× the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,994 tonnes | 950 tonnes | 5,800 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 5,615 tonnes | 2,850 tonnes | 8,450 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 9,370 tonnes | 5,100 tonnes | 17,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 20,050 tonnes | 10,200 tonnes | 34,200 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 14,906 tonnes | 11,430 tonnes | 18,200 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 10,887 tonnes | 4,050 tonnes | 15,700 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,600 tonnes | 1,600 tonnes | 5,000 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Israel
More reference data data for Israel
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0882 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.3364 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.719 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0191 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.719 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2959 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1891 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.104 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sunflower seed production in Israel?
- Sunflower seed production in Israel was 2,800 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 Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 34,200 tonnes in 1992.
- What is the lowest sunflower seed production recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 950 tonnes in 1962.
- How does Israel rank for sunflower seed production?
- Israel ranks 63rd out of 85 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sunflower seed production rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is down 78.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Israel 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.