Sunflower seed production in Portugal

Portugal: Sunflower seed production was 6,900 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
6,900 tonnes
Change on year
down 21.0%
World rank
51st
of 84 countries
All-time high
60,741 tonnes
in 1990
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Sunflower seed production in Portugal, 1961–2024

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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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 48 Syria 9,862 tonnes compare
  2. 49 Zimbabwe 9,602 tonnes compare
  3. 50 Mozambique 9,155 tonnes compare
  4. 52 Ethiopia 6,507 tonnes compare
  5. 53 Tunisia 6,412 tonnes compare
  6. 54 Kenya 6,000 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 85 places →

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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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About this data

Indicator
Sunflower seed production
Unit
tonnes
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
85 places, 4,053 data points, 1961–2024
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Sunflower seed production is measured in tonnes.