Sunflower seed production in Portugal
Portugal: Sunflower seed production was 6,900 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sunflower seed production in Portugal, 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 Portugal stood at 6,900 tonnes.
The figure is down 21.0% on the previous year and down 58.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sunflower seed production in Portugal peaked at 60,741 tonnes in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Portugal 51st out of 84 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 5,810 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 14,601 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 28,777 tonnes | 8,442 tonnes | 58,200 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 37,761 tonnes | 17,538 tonnes | 60,741 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 15,353 tonnes | 2,398 tonnes | 28,566 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 15,693 tonnes | 7,611 tonnes | 26,239 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,326 tonnes | 6,900 tonnes | 12,020 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is sunflower seed production in Portugal?
- Sunflower seed production in Portugal was 6,900 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 60,741 tonnes in 1990.
- What is the lowest sunflower seed production recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Portugal rank for sunflower seed production?
- Portugal ranks 51st out of 84 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sunflower seed production rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 58.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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.