Sunflower seed production in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Sunflower seed production was 9,602 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sunflower seed production in Zimbabwe, 1961–2024
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 Zimbabwe stood at 9,602 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 74.8% on the previous year and up 41.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sunflower seed production in Zimbabwe peaked at 68,300 tonnes in 1991 and was at its lowest, 1,106 tonnes, in 1962.
Zimbabwe ranks 49th of 84 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,161 tonnes | 1,106 tonnes | 3,200 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 11,525 tonnes | 2,500 tonnes | 27,750 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 23,340 tonnes | 3,900 tonnes | 64,713 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 34,230 tonnes | 12,308 tonnes | 68,300 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 17,474 tonnes | 4,631 tonnes | 31,174 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,006 tonnes | 3,259 tonnes | 11,836 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 16,261 tonnes | 9,463 tonnes | 38,131 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is sunflower seed production in Zimbabwe?
- Sunflower seed production in Zimbabwe was 9,602 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 68,300 tonnes in 1991.
- What is the lowest sunflower seed production recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,106 tonnes in 1962.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for sunflower seed production?
- Zimbabwe ranks 49th out of 84 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sunflower seed production rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.