Hempseed — Area harvested in Europe

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 14 regions
All-time high
229,891 ha
in 1965
All-time low
2,503 ha
in 2009
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Hempseed — Area harvested in Europe, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, hempseed — area harvested in Europe stood at 7,513 ha.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.9% on the previous year and up 89.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hempseed — area harvested in Europe peaked at 229,891 ha in 1965 and was at its lowest, 2,503 ha, in 2009.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 207,308 ha 154,768 ha 229,891 ha 9
1970s 111,746 ha 99,135 ha 129,665 ha 10
1980s 102,666 ha 91,876 ha 111,716 ha 10
1990s 15,356 ha 5,005 ha 38,636 ha 10
2000s 3,093 ha 2,503 ha 4,524 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 Europe

  1. 3 USSR 17,900 ha compare
  2. 4 Canada 14,500 ha compare
  3. 5 Russian Federation 6,357 ha compare
  4. 6 Chile 2,386 ha compare
  5. 7 France 1,700 ha compare
  6. 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 Europe?
Hempseed — area harvested in 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 Europe?
The highest recorded value was 229,891 ha in 1965.
What is the lowest hempseed — area harvested recorded in Europe?
The lowest recorded value was 2,503 ha in 2009.
How does Europe rank for hempseed — area harvested?
Europe ranks 5th out of 14 regions with data for 2024.
Is hempseed — area harvested rising or falling in Europe?
Over the last ten years it is up 89.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this 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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