Sunflower seed production in Italy
Italy: Sunflower seed production was 287,680 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sunflower seed production in Italy, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sunflower seed production in Italy is 287,680 tonnes, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.4% on the previous year and up 14.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sunflower seed production in Italy peaked at 549,680 tonnes in 1994 and was at its lowest, 1,450 tonnes, in 1968.
Italy ranks 17th of 84 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 | 3,440 tonnes | 1,450 tonnes | 6,150 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 33,972 tonnes | 8,005 tonnes | 55,300 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 220,784 tonnes | 57,440 tonnes | 380,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 429,014 tonnes | 271,923 tonnes | 549,680 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 315,437 tonnes | 237,375 tonnes | 460,714 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 251,362 tonnes | 185,494 tonnes | 294,730 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 288,662 tonnes | 266,030 tonnes | 307,320 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is sunflower seed production in Italy?
- Sunflower seed production in Italy was 287,680 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 Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 549,680 tonnes in 1994.
- What is the lowest sunflower seed production recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,450 tonnes in 1968.
- How does Italy rank for sunflower seed production?
- Italy ranks 17th out of 84 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sunflower seed production rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy 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.