Sunflower seed production in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan: Sunflower seed production was 22,716 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
22,716 tonnes
Change on year
down 19.2%
World rank
43rd
of 85 countries
All-time high
53,839 tonnes
in 2016
All-time low
1,900 tonnes
in 1997
Years of data
33
1992–2024
Sunflower seed production in Uzbekistan, 1992–2024
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 Uzbekistan stood at 22,716 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 19.2% on the previous year and down 51.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sunflower seed production in Uzbekistan peaked at 53,839 tonnes in 2016 and was at its lowest, 1,900 tonnes, in 1997.
Uzbekistan ranks 43rd of 85 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Sunflower seed production in Uzbekistan, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 4,730 tonnes | — |
| 1993 | 4,700 tonnes | -0.6% |
| 1994 | 5,600 tonnes | +19.1% |
| 1995 | 4,400 tonnes | -21.4% |
| 1996 | 4,800 tonnes | +9.1% |
| 1997 | 1,900 tonnes | -60.4% |
| 1998 | 3,200 tonnes | +68.4% |
| 1999 | 4,300 tonnes | +34.4% |
| 2000 | 5,000 tonnes | +16.3% |
| 2001 | 4,400 tonnes | -12.0% |
| 2002 | 9,800 tonnes | +122.7% |
| 2003 | 12,470 tonnes | +27.2% |
| 2004 | 11,250 tonnes | -9.8% |
| 2005 | 10,470 tonnes | -6.9% |
| 2006 | 8,696 tonnes | -16.9% |
| 2007 | 7,700 tonnes | -11.5% |
| 2008 | 12,400 tonnes | +61.0% |
| 2009 | 27,000 tonnes | +117.7% |
| 2010 | 27,200 tonnes | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 24,210 tonnes | -11.0% |
| 2012 | 35,874 tonnes | +48.2% |
| 2013 | 39,385 tonnes | +9.8% |
| 2014 | 46,488 tonnes | +18.0% |
| 2015 | 50,132 tonnes | +7.8% |
| 2016 | 53,839 tonnes | +7.4% |
| 2017 | 27,331 tonnes | -49.2% |
| 2018 | 26,672 tonnes | -2.4% |
| 2019 | 41,398 tonnes | +55.2% |
| 2020 | 36,736 tonnes | -11.3% |
| 2021 | 39,361 tonnes | +7.1% |
| 2022 | 42,174 tonnes | +7.1% |
| 2023 | 28,123 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 2024 | 22,716 tonnes | -19.2% |
Uzbekistan compared with similar countries
- Uzbekistan's 22,716 tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 12,695 tonnes, 1.8× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Uzbekistan's 22,716 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 41,120 tonnes, 55% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,204 tonnes | 1,900 tonnes | 5,600 tonnes | 8 |
| 2000s | 10,919 tonnes | 4,400 tonnes | 27,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 37,253 tonnes | 24,210 tonnes | 53,839 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 33,822 tonnes | 22,716 tonnes | 42,174 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Uzbekistan
- 40 Azerbaijan 29,341 tonnes compare
- 41 Paraguay 25,110 tonnes compare
- 42 Thailand 25,000 tonnes compare
- 44 Malawi 22,000 tonnes compare
- 45 Switzerland 15,885 tonnes compare
- 46 Tajikistan 13,000 tonnes compare
More reference data data for Uzbekistan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 8.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2736 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 8.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 10.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 41.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.49 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sunflower seed production in Uzbekistan?
- Sunflower seed production in Uzbekistan was 22,716 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 Uzbekistan?
- The highest recorded value was 53,839 tonnes in 2016.
- What is the lowest sunflower seed production recorded in Uzbekistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,900 tonnes in 1997.
- How does Uzbekistan rank for sunflower seed production?
- Uzbekistan ranks 43rd out of 85 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sunflower seed production rising or falling in Uzbekistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uzbekistan 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.