Hempseed — Production in Europe

Europe: Hempseed — Production was 2,374 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2,374 t
Change on year
up 12.4%
Rank
5th
of 13 groups
All-time high
53,202 t
in 1965
All-time low
628.5 t
in 2003
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Hempseed — Production in Europe, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, hempseed — production in Europe stood at 2,374 t.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.4% on the previous year and up 89.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hempseed — production in Europe peaked at 53,202 t in 1965 and was at its lowest, 628.5 t, in 2003.

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

Hempseed — Production in Europe, year by year

Annual values for Hempseed — Production in Europe, 1961 to 2024.
Year t Change
1961 44,746 t —
1962 44,735 t -0.0%
1963 45,738 t +2.2%
1964 49,510 t +8.2%
1965 53,202 t +7.5%
1966 51,213 t -3.7%
1967 50,512 t -1.4%
1968 43,003 t -14.9%
1969 35,555 t -17.3%
1970 27,448 t -22.8%
1971 25,756 t -6.2%
1972 20,146 t -21.8%
1973 27,970 t +38.8%
1974 29,879 t +6.8%
1975 25,213 t -15.6%
1976 24,312 t -3.6%
1977 21,769 t -10.5%
1978 19,875 t -8.7%
1979 20,611 t +3.7%
1980 17,041 t -17.3%
1981 14,518 t -14.8%
1982 16,960 t +16.8%
1983 17,481 t +3.1%
1984 17,936 t +2.6%
1985 12,818 t -28.5%
1986 12,554 t -2.1%
1987 13,363 t +6.4%
1988 10,061 t -24.7%
1989 12,709 t +26.3%
1990 18,048 t +42.0%
1991 4,473 t -75.2%
1992 3,886 t -13.1%
1993 2,385 t -38.6%
1994 713 t -70.1%
1995 2,468 t +246.1%
1996 889 t -64.0%
1997 881.33 t -0.9%
1998 921 t +4.5%
1999 1,660 t +80.3%
2000 2,851 t +71.7%
2001 1,410 t -50.5%
2002 898.08 t -36.3%
2003 628.5 t -30.0%
2004 908.31 t +44.5%
2005 967.15 t +6.5%
2006 795.21 t -17.8%
2007 877.24 t +10.3%
2008 1,057 t +20.5%
2009 764.11 t -27.7%
2010 793.39 t +3.8%
2011 853.57 t +7.6%
2012 965.53 t +13.1%
2013 1,235 t +27.9%
2014 1,255 t +1.6%
2015 1,016 t -19.0%
2016 1,309 t +28.8%
2017 1,791 t +36.8%
2018 2,709 t +51.3%
2019 3,484 t +28.6%
2020 3,716 t +6.7%
2021 3,827 t +3.0%
2022 2,672 t -30.2%
2023 2,112 t -21.0%
2024 2,374 t +12.4%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Hempseed — Production in Europe changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
1995 +246.1% 713 t 2,468 t

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 46,468 t 35,555 t 53,202 t 9
1970s 24,298 t 19,875 t 29,879 t 10
1980s 14,544 t 10,061 t 17,936 t 10
1990s 3,632 t 713 t 18,048 t 10
2000s 1,116 t 628.5 t 2,851 t 10
2010s 1,541 t 793.39 t 3,484 t 10
2020s 2,940 t 2,112 t 3,827 t 5

Countries ranked near Europe

  1. 2 Türkiye 556 t compare
  2. 3 Canada 17,551 t compare
  3. 3 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 203.71 t compare
  4. 4 France 10,807 t compare
  5. 5 USSR 3,300 t compare
  6. 6 Russian Federation 1,799 t compare
  7. 7 Chile 1,581 t compare
  8. 8 Hungary 1,191 t compare

See the full ranking of 36 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is hempseed — production in Europe?
Hempseed — production in Europe was 2,374 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest hempseed — production recorded in Europe?
The highest recorded value was 53,202 t in 1965.
What is the lowest hempseed — production recorded in Europe?
The lowest recorded value was 628.5 t in 2003.
How does Europe rank for hempseed — production?
Europe ranks 5th out of 13 groups with data for 2024.
Is hempseed — production rising or falling in Europe?
Over the last ten years it is up 89.2%. 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 — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Hempseed — Production
Unit
t
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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