Sunflower seed production in Uruguay
Uruguay: Sunflower seed production was 5,000 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sunflower seed production in Uruguay, 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 Uruguay is 5,000 tonnes, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 52.3% on the previous year and up 400.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, sunflower seed production in Uruguay peaked at 234,000 tonnes in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2014.
That places Uruguay 57th 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 | 68,227 tonnes | 38,656 tonnes | 99,791 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 56,628 tonnes | 34,381 tonnes | 77,120 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 39,518 tonnes | 18,771 tonnes | 72,200 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 84,830 tonnes | 28,700 tonnes | 160,700 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 103,182 tonnes | 33,300 tonnes | 234,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,250 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9,100 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,076 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 13,900 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is sunflower seed production in Uruguay?
- Sunflower seed production in Uruguay was 5,000 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 Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 234,000 tonnes in 2003.
- What is the lowest sunflower seed production recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2014.
- How does Uruguay rank for sunflower seed production?
- Uruguay ranks 57th out of 84 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Uruguay 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.