Sunflower seed production in Spain
Spain: Sunflower seed production was 831,610 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sunflower seed production in Spain, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sunflower seed production in Spain is 831,610 tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 2.1% on the previous year and down 12.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sunflower seed production in Spain peaked at 1.34 million tonnes in 1992 and was at its lowest, 1,604 tonnes, in 1962.
That places Spain 12th out of 84 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
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 | 18,216 tonnes | 1,604 tonnes | 55,100 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 329,330 tonnes | 158,500 tonnes | 503,900 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 851,082 tonnes | 370,000 tonnes | 1.14 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.09 million tonnes | 587,500 tonnes | 1.34 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 766,324 tonnes | 381,275 tonnes | 918,999 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 872,777 tonnes | 642,017 tonnes | 1.09 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 834,282 tonnes | 768,350 tonnes | 892,800 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is sunflower seed production in Spain?
- Sunflower seed production in Spain was 831,610 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 Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 1.34 million tonnes in 1992.
- What is the lowest sunflower seed production recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,604 tonnes in 1962.
- How does Spain rank for sunflower seed production?
- Spain ranks 12th out of 84 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sunflower seed production rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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.