Oilcrops, Cake Equivalent — Production in Australia
Australia: Oilcrops, Cake Equivalent — Production was 4.69 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Oilcrops, Cake Equivalent — Production in Australia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for oilcrops, cake equivalent — production in Australia is 4.69 million t, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.9% on the previous year and up 64.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oilcrops, cake equivalent — production in Australia peaked at 6.33 million t in 2022 and was at its lowest, 21,441 t, in 1961.
That places Australia 15th out of 244 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Oilcrops, Cake Equivalent — Production in Australia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 21,441 t | — |
| 1962 | 26,148 t | +22.0% |
| 1963 | 32,097 t | +22.8% |
| 1964 | 50,631 t | +57.7% |
| 1965 | 24,482 t | -51.6% |
| 1966 | 54,355 t | +122.0% |
| 1967 | 49,311 t | -9.3% |
| 1968 | 61,022 t | +23.7% |
| 1969 | 67,950 t | +11.4% |
| 1970 | 95,517 t | +40.6% |
| 1971 | 111,335 t | +16.6% |
| 1972 | 172,957 t | +55.3% |
| 1973 | 137,899 t | -20.3% |
| 1974 | 170,518 t | +23.7% |
| 1975 | 177,828 t | +4.3% |
| 1976 | 127,274 t | -28.4% |
| 1977 | 158,914 t | +24.9% |
| 1978 | 246,072 t | +54.8% |
| 1979 | 284,589 t | +15.7% |
| 1980 | 236,717 t | -16.8% |
| 1981 | 248,187 t | +4.8% |
| 1982 | 259,581 t | +4.6% |
| 1983 | 214,199 t | -17.5% |
| 1984 | 318,104 t | +48.5% |
| 1985 | 529,945 t | +66.6% |
| 1986 | 472,899 t | -10.8% |
| 1987 | 391,579 t | -17.2% |
| 1988 | 453,350 t | +15.8% |
| 1989 | 487,017 t | +7.4% |
| 1990 | 428,338 t | -12.0% |
| 1991 | 609,815 t | +42.4% |
| 1992 | 646,339 t | +6.0% |
| 1993 | 580,417 t | -10.2% |
| 1994 | 582,150 t | +0.3% |
| 1995 | 708,392 t | +21.7% |
| 1996 | 810,711 t | +14.4% |
| 1997 | 1.14 million t | +41.1% |
| 1998 | 1.64 million t | +43.7% |
| 1999 | 2.23 million t | +35.8% |
| 2000 | 1.84 million t | -17.4% |
| 2001 | 1.78 million t | -3.3% |
| 2002 | 1.19 million t | -33.4% |
| 2003 | 1.36 million t | +14.2% |
| 2004 | 1.30 million t | -4.4% |
| 2005 | 1.44 million t | +11.1% |
| 2006 | 908,409 t | -36.9% |
| 2007 | 990,250 t | +9.0% |
| 2008 | 1.29 million t | +30.3% |
| 2009 | 1.51 million t | +16.7% |
| 2010 | 1.80 million t | +19.7% |
| 2011 | 2.82 million t | +56.6% |
| 2012 | 3.54 million t | +25.5% |
| 2013 | 3.20 million t | -9.7% |
| 2014 | 2.86 million t | -10.6% |
| 2015 | 2.13 million t | -25.4% |
| 2016 | 3.12 million t | +46.5% |
| 2017 | 3.07 million t | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 2.25 million t | -26.8% |
| 2019 | 1.78 million t | -21.0% |
| 2020 | 2.98 million t | +67.7% |
| 2021 | 4.61 million t | +55.0% |
| 2022 | 6.33 million t | +37.1% |
| 2023 | 5.51 million t | -12.9% |
| 2024 | 4.69 million t | -14.9% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 4.69 million t is above the median for high income countries, which is 50,730 t, 92.5× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Australia's 4.69 million t is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 19,672 t, 238.4× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 43,049 t | 21,441 t | 67,950 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 168,290 t | 95,517 t | 284,589 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 361,158 t | 214,199 t | 529,945 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 938,647 t | 428,338 t | 2.23 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.36 million t | 908,409 t | 1.84 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.66 million t | 1.78 million t | 3.54 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.82 million t | 2.98 million t | 6.33 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More agriculture & rural data for Australia
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.4449 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 1.16 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.2372 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 12.7 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0227 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,476 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.5855 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oilcrops, cake equivalent — production in Australia?
- Oilcrops, cake equivalent — production in Australia was 4.69 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest oilcrops, cake equivalent — production recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 6.33 million t in 2022.
- What is the lowest oilcrops, cake equivalent — production recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 21,441 t in 1961.
- How does Australia rank for oilcrops, cake equivalent — production?
- Australia ranks 15th out of 244 countries with data for 2024.
- Is oilcrops, cake equivalent — production rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 64.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Oilcrops, Cake Equivalent — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.