Sunflower seed production in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Sunflower seed production was 5,341 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
5,341 tonnes
Change on year
down 10.2%
World rank
57th
of 85 countries
All-time high
37,756 tonnes
in 1992
All-time low
3,379 tonnes
in 2018
Years of data
33
1992–2024
Sunflower seed production in North Macedonia, 1992–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
North Macedonia recorded 5,341 tonnes for sunflower seed production in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.2% on the previous year and down 42.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sunflower seed production in North Macedonia peaked at 37,756 tonnes in 1992 and was at its lowest, 3,379 tonnes, in 2018.
North Macedonia ranks 57th 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 North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 37,756 tonnes | — |
| 1993 | 18,904 tonnes | -49.9% |
| 1994 | 17,880 tonnes | -5.4% |
| 1995 | 22,290 tonnes | +24.7% |
| 1996 | 20,586 tonnes | -7.6% |
| 1997 | 14,902 tonnes | -27.6% |
| 1998 | 13,611 tonnes | -8.7% |
| 1999 | 13,937 tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2000 | 7,351 tonnes | -47.3% |
| 2001 | 5,500 tonnes | -25.2% |
| 2002 | 8,760 tonnes | +59.3% |
| 2003 | 6,843 tonnes | -21.9% |
| 2004 | 7,481 tonnes | +9.3% |
| 2005 | 6,711 tonnes | -10.3% |
| 2006 | 6,016 tonnes | -10.4% |
| 2007 | 3,579 tonnes | -40.5% |
| 2008 | 5,444 tonnes | +52.1% |
| 2009 | 7,774 tonnes | +42.8% |
| 2010 | 7,592 tonnes | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 8,497 tonnes | +11.9% |
| 2012 | 4,765 tonnes | -43.9% |
| 2013 | 3,832 tonnes | -19.6% |
| 2014 | 9,268 tonnes | +141.9% |
| 2015 | 8,499 tonnes | -8.3% |
| 2016 | 6,266 tonnes | -26.3% |
| 2017 | 6,178 tonnes | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 3,379 tonnes | -45.3% |
| 2019 | 6,539 tonnes | +93.5% |
| 2020 | 6,073 tonnes | -7.1% |
| 2021 | 5,532 tonnes | -8.9% |
| 2022 | 9,833 tonnes | +77.7% |
| 2023 | 5,950 tonnes | -39.5% |
| 2024 | 5,341 tonnes | -10.2% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 5,341 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 25,000 tonnes, 21% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 5,341 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 41,120 tonnes, 13% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 19,983 tonnes | 13,611 tonnes | 37,756 tonnes | 8 |
| 2000s | 6,546 tonnes | 3,579 tonnes | 8,760 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,482 tonnes | 3,379 tonnes | 9,268 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,546 tonnes | 5,341 tonnes | 9,833 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
More reference data data for North Macedonia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.102 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1665 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.4328 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0308 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.4328 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.342 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.224 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.6296 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.168 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sunflower seed production in North Macedonia?
- Sunflower seed production in North Macedonia was 5,341 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 North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 37,756 tonnes in 1992.
- What is the lowest sunflower seed production recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,379 tonnes in 2018.
- How does North Macedonia rank for sunflower seed production?
- North Macedonia ranks 57th out of 85 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sunflower seed production rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia 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.