Hempseed — Area harvested in Eastern Europe

Eastern Europe: Hempseed — Area harvested was 7,513 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
7,513 ha
Change on year
up 5.9%
Rank
5th
of 13 groups
All-time high
165,947 ha
in 1965
All-time low
2,487 ha
in 2003
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Hempseed — Area harvested in Eastern Europe, 1961–2024

050.0k100.0k150.0k196119922024

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.

Analysis

The most recent figure for hempseed — area harvested in Eastern Europe is 7,513 ha, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 5.9% on the previous year and up 89.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hempseed — area harvested in Eastern Europe peaked at 165,947 ha in 1965 and was at its lowest, 2,487 ha, in 2003.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Hempseed — Area harvested in Eastern Europe, year by year

Annual values for Hempseed — Area harvested in Eastern Europe, 1961 to 2024.
Year ha Change
1961 154,437 ha —
1962 148,629 ha -3.8%
1963 146,940 ha -1.1%
1964 151,642 ha +3.2%
1965 165,947 ha +9.4%
1966 164,022 ha -1.2%
1967 156,576 ha -4.5%
1968 148,210 ha -5.3%
1969 134,523 ha -9.2%
1970 106,124 ha -21.1%
1971 102,585 ha -3.3%
1972 87,198 ha -15.0%
1973 103,744 ha +19.0%
1974 113,598 ha +9.5%
1975 95,848 ha -15.6%
1976 97,029 ha +1.2%
1977 91,323 ha -5.9%
1978 90,627 ha -0.8%
1979 91,261 ha +0.7%
1980 92,317 ha +1.2%
1981 95,022 ha +2.9%
1982 96,401 ha +1.5%
1983 96,484 ha +0.1%
1984 104,468 ha +8.3%
1985 103,373 ha -1.0%
1986 93,519 ha -9.5%
1987 93,995 ha +0.5%
1988 89,459 ha -4.8%
1989 98,282 ha +9.9%
1990 35,661 ha -63.7%
1991 31,918 ha -10.5%
1992 25,862 ha -19.0%
1993 14,318 ha -44.6%
1994 5,997 ha -58.1%
1995 6,950 ha +15.9%
1996 7,350 ha +5.8%
1997 5,770 ha -21.5%
1998 6,453 ha +11.8%
1999 4,752 ha -26.4%
2000 4,451 ha -6.3%
2001 3,653 ha -17.9%
2002 2,808 ha -23.1%
2003 2,487 ha -11.4%
2004 2,854 ha +14.8%
2005 2,972 ha +4.1%
2006 2,761 ha -7.1%
2007 2,853 ha +3.3%
2008 3,180 ha +11.5%
2009 2,503 ha -21.3%
2010 2,550 ha +1.9%
2011 2,851 ha +11.8%
2012 3,553 ha +24.6%
2013 3,746 ha +5.4%
2014 3,969 ha +6.0%
2015 3,232 ha -18.6%
2016 4,346 ha +34.5%
2017 5,616 ha +29.2%
2018 5,848 ha +4.1%
2019 7,147 ha +22.2%
2020 8,022 ha +12.2%
2021 8,857 ha +10.4%
2022 8,680 ha -2.0%
2023 7,097 ha -18.2%
2024 7,513 ha +5.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 152,325 ha 134,523 ha 165,947 ha 9
1970s 97,934 ha 87,198 ha 113,598 ha 10
1980s 96,332 ha 89,459 ha 104,468 ha 10
1990s 14,503 ha 4,752 ha 35,661 ha 10
2000s 3,052 ha 2,487 ha 4,451 ha 10
2010s 4,286 ha 2,550 ha 7,147 ha 10
2020s 8,034 ha 7,097 ha 8,857 ha 5

Countries ranked near Eastern Europe

  1. 2 Türkiye 721 ha compare
  2. 3 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 198 ha compare
  3. 3 USSR 17,900 ha compare
  4. 4 Canada 14,500 ha compare
  5. 5 Russian Federation 6,357 ha compare
  6. 6 Chile 2,386 ha compare
  7. 7 France 1,700 ha compare
  8. 8 Ukraine 1,156 ha compare

See the full ranking of 36 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is hempseed — area harvested in Eastern Europe?
Hempseed — area harvested in Eastern Europe was 7,513 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest hempseed — area harvested recorded in Eastern Europe?
The highest recorded value was 165,947 ha in 1965.
What is the lowest hempseed — area harvested recorded in Eastern Europe?
The lowest recorded value was 2,487 ha in 2003.
How does Eastern Europe rank for hempseed — area harvested?
Eastern Europe ranks 5th out of 13 groups with data for 2024.
Is hempseed — area harvested rising or falling in Eastern Europe?
Over the last ten years it is up 89.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eastern Europe data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Hempseed — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Hempseed — Area harvested
Unit
ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
36 places, 1,423 data points, 1961–2024
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