Sunflower seed production in Russia

Russia: Sunflower seed production was 17.20 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
17.20 million
Change on year
down 7.5%
World rank
1st
of 85 countries
All-time high
18.60 million
in 2023
All-time low
2.55 million
in 1994
Years of data
33
1992–2024

Sunflower seed production in Russia, 1992–2024

5.0M10.0M15.0M20.0M1992200820241992: 3.1M1993: 2.8M1994: 2.6M1995: 4.2M1996: 2.8M1997: 2.8M1998: 3.0M1999: 4.1M2000: 3.9M2001: 2.7M2002: 3.7M2003: 4.9M2004: 4.8M2005: 6.5M2006: 6.7M2007: 5.7M2008: 7.4M2009: 6.5M2010: 5.3M2011: 9.1M2012: 7.5M2013: 9.8M2014: 8.5M2015: 9.3M2016: 11.0M2017: 10.5M2018: 12.8M2019: 15.4M2020: 13.3M2021: 15.7M2022: 16.4M2023: 18.6M2024: 17.2M

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

Russia recorded 17.20 million for sunflower seed production in 2024.

That represents a change of down 7.5% on the previous year and up 102.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, sunflower seed production in Russia peaked at 18.60 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2.55 million, in 1994.

That places Russia 1st out of 85 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Sunflower seed production in Russia, year by year

Annual values for Sunflower seed production in Russia, 1992 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1992 3.11 million —
1993 2.77 million -11.1%
1994 2.55 million -7.7%
1995 4.20 million +64.5%
1996 2.76 million -34.2%
1997 2.83 million +2.4%
1998 2.99 million +5.8%
1999 4.15 million +38.6%
2000 3.92 million -5.6%
2001 2.68 million -31.6%
2002 3.69 million +37.5%
2003 4.89 million +32.5%
2004 4.81 million -1.6%
2005 6.47 million +34.5%
2006 6.74 million +4.2%
2007 5.67 million -15.9%
2008 7.35 million +29.6%
2009 6.45 million -12.2%
2010 5.34 million -17.2%
2011 9.06 million +69.5%
2012 7.49 million -17.3%
2013 9.84 million +31.3%
2014 8.48 million -13.9%
2015 9.28 million +9.5%
2016 11.02 million +18.7%
2017 10.48 million -4.8%
2018 12.76 million +21.7%
2019 15.38 million +20.6%
2020 13.31 million -13.4%
2021 15.66 million +17.6%
2022 16.36 million +4.5%
2023 18.60 million +13.7%
2024 17.20 million -7.5%

Russia compared with similar countries

  • Russia's 17.20 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 41,235, 417.1× the median. (30 countries reporting)
  • Russia's 17.20 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 41,120, 418.3× the median. (37 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 3.17 million 2.55 million 4.20 million 8
2000s 5.27 million 2.68 million 7.35 million 10
2010s 9.91 million 5.34 million 15.38 million 10
2020s 16.23 million 13.31 million 18.60 million 5

Countries ranked near Russia

  1. 2 Ukraine 10.96 million compare
  2. 3 USSR 5.51 million
  3. 4 Argentina 3.90 million compare

See the full ranking of 85 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is sunflower seed production in Russia?
Sunflower seed production in Russia was 17.20 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest sunflower seed production recorded in Russia?
The highest recorded value was 18.60 million in 2023.
What is the lowest sunflower seed production recorded in Russia?
The lowest recorded value was 2.55 million in 1994.
How does Russia rank for sunflower seed production?
Russia ranks 1st out of 85 countries with data for 2024.
Is sunflower seed production rising or falling in Russia?
Over the last ten years it is up 102.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Russia data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Sunflower seed production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Sunflower seed production
Source
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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