Sunflower seed production in Russia
Russia: Sunflower seed production was 17.20 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
17.20 million tonnes
Change on year
down 7.5%
World rank
1st
of 85 countries
All-time high
18.60 million tonnes
in 2023
All-time low
2.55 million tonnes
in 1994
Years of data
33
1992–2024
Sunflower seed production in Russia, 1992–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Russia recorded 17.20 million tonnes 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 tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2.55 million tonnes, 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
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3.11 million tonnes | — |
| 1993 | 2.77 million tonnes | -11.1% |
| 1994 | 2.55 million tonnes | -7.7% |
| 1995 | 4.20 million tonnes | +64.5% |
| 1996 | 2.76 million tonnes | -34.2% |
| 1997 | 2.83 million tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1998 | 2.99 million tonnes | +5.8% |
| 1999 | 4.15 million tonnes | +38.6% |
| 2000 | 3.92 million tonnes | -5.6% |
| 2001 | 2.68 million tonnes | -31.6% |
| 2002 | 3.69 million tonnes | +37.5% |
| 2003 | 4.89 million tonnes | +32.5% |
| 2004 | 4.81 million tonnes | -1.6% |
| 2005 | 6.47 million tonnes | +34.5% |
| 2006 | 6.74 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2007 | 5.67 million tonnes | -15.9% |
| 2008 | 7.35 million tonnes | +29.6% |
| 2009 | 6.45 million tonnes | -12.2% |
| 2010 | 5.34 million tonnes | -17.2% |
| 2011 | 9.06 million tonnes | +69.5% |
| 2012 | 7.49 million tonnes | -17.3% |
| 2013 | 9.84 million tonnes | +31.3% |
| 2014 | 8.48 million tonnes | -13.9% |
| 2015 | 9.28 million tonnes | +9.5% |
| 2016 | 11.02 million tonnes | +18.7% |
| 2017 | 10.48 million tonnes | -4.8% |
| 2018 | 12.76 million tonnes | +21.7% |
| 2019 | 15.38 million tonnes | +20.6% |
| 2020 | 13.31 million tonnes | -13.4% |
| 2021 | 15.66 million tonnes | +17.6% |
| 2022 | 16.36 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 2023 | 18.60 million tonnes | +13.7% |
| 2024 | 17.20 million tonnes | -7.5% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 17.20 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 41,235 tonnes, 417.1× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Russia's 17.20 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 41,120 tonnes, 418.3× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.17 million tonnes | 2.55 million tonnes | 4.20 million tonnes | 8 |
| 2000s | 5.27 million tonnes | 2.68 million tonnes | 7.35 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.91 million tonnes | 5.34 million tonnes | 15.38 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.23 million tonnes | 13.31 million tonnes | 18.60 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More reference data data for Russia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 9.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 26.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 31.32 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 18.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 129.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 26.88 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sunflower seed production in Russia?
- Sunflower seed production in Russia was 17.20 million 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 Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 18.60 million tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest sunflower seed production recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.55 million tonnes 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 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.