Oilcrops, Oil Equivalent — Yield in Japan
Japan: Oilcrops, Oil Equivalent — Yield was 316.9 kg/ha in 2024. ▼ Falling
Oilcrops, Oil Equivalent — Yield in Japan, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg/ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for oilcrops, oil equivalent — yield in Japan is 316.9 kg/ha, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.1% on the previous year and down 6.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oilcrops, oil equivalent — yield in Japan peaked at 436.8 kg/ha in 1972 and was at its lowest, 246.4 kg/ha, in 2004.
Japan ranks 189th of 246 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 64 years of available data.
Oilcrops, Oil Equivalent — Yield in Japan, year by year
| Year | kg/ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 391.5 kg/ha | — |
| 1962 | 388.8 kg/ha | -0.7% |
| 1963 | 326.6 kg/ha | -16.0% |
| 1964 | 335.5 kg/ha | +2.7% |
| 1965 | 389.7 kg/ha | +16.2% |
| 1966 | 382.5 kg/ha | -1.8% |
| 1967 | 416.5 kg/ha | +8.9% |
| 1968 | 431.7 kg/ha | +3.6% |
| 1969 | 434 kg/ha | +0.5% |
| 1970 | 424.3 kg/ha | -2.2% |
| 1971 | 389.9 kg/ha | -8.1% |
| 1972 | 436.8 kg/ha | +12.0% |
| 1973 | 403.9 kg/ha | -7.5% |
| 1974 | 419.1 kg/ha | +3.8% |
| 1975 | 397.9 kg/ha | -5.1% |
| 1976 | 382.7 kg/ha | -3.8% |
| 1977 | 413.1 kg/ha | +7.9% |
| 1978 | 383 kg/ha | -7.3% |
| 1979 | 391.6 kg/ha | +2.2% |
| 1980 | 344.6 kg/ha | -12.0% |
| 1981 | 398.1 kg/ha | +15.5% |
| 1982 | 362.8 kg/ha | -8.9% |
| 1983 | 417.2 kg/ha | +15.0% |
| 1984 | 414 kg/ha | -0.8% |
| 1985 | 390.4 kg/ha | -5.7% |
| 1986 | 413.8 kg/ha | +6.0% |
| 1987 | 403.1 kg/ha | -2.6% |
| 1988 | 358.3 kg/ha | -11.1% |
| 1989 | 380 kg/ha | +6.1% |
| 1990 | 339.6 kg/ha | -10.6% |
| 1991 | 285.9 kg/ha | -15.8% |
| 1992 | 339 kg/ha | +18.6% |
| 1993 | 254.3 kg/ha | -25.0% |
| 1994 | 362.3 kg/ha | +42.5% |
| 1995 | 343.7 kg/ha | -5.1% |
| 1996 | 358.6 kg/ha | +4.3% |
| 1997 | 369.3 kg/ha | +3.0% |
| 1998 | 298.7 kg/ha | -19.1% |
| 1999 | 348.9 kg/ha | +16.8% |
| 2000 | 378.3 kg/ha | +8.4% |
| 2001 | 384.6 kg/ha | +1.7% |
| 2002 | 350.2 kg/ha | -8.9% |
| 2003 | 300.6 kg/ha | -14.2% |
| 2004 | 246.4 kg/ha | -18.0% |
| 2005 | 329 kg/ha | +33.5% |
| 2006 | 314.5 kg/ha | -4.4% |
| 2007 | 317.6 kg/ha | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 341.8 kg/ha | +7.6% |
| 2009 | 310.5 kg/ha | -9.2% |
| 2010 | 310.3 kg/ha | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 316.9 kg/ha | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 345.7 kg/ha | +9.1% |
| 2013 | 302.2 kg/ha | -12.6% |
| 2014 | 337.6 kg/ha | +11.7% |
| 2015 | 323.6 kg/ha | -4.1% |
| 2016 | 308.3 kg/ha | -4.7% |
| 2017 | 325 kg/ha | +5.4% |
| 2018 | 283.4 kg/ha | -12.8% |
| 2019 | 293.2 kg/ha | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 298.6 kg/ha | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 325.2 kg/ha | +8.9% |
| 2022 | 316.2 kg/ha | -2.8% |
| 2023 | 327.2 kg/ha | +3.5% |
| 2024 | 316.9 kg/ha | -3.1% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 316.9 kg/ha is below the median for high income countries, which is 839.05 kg/ha, 38% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Japan's 316.9 kg/ha is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 742.25 kg/ha, 43% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 388.53 kg/ha | 326.6 kg/ha | 434 kg/ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 404.23 kg/ha | 382.7 kg/ha | 436.8 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 388.23 kg/ha | 344.6 kg/ha | 417.2 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 330.03 kg/ha | 254.3 kg/ha | 369.3 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 327.35 kg/ha | 246.4 kg/ha | 384.6 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 314.62 kg/ha | 283.4 kg/ha | 345.7 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 316.82 kg/ha | 298.6 kg/ha | 327.2 kg/ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 186 Uzbekistan 319.9 kg/ha compare
- 186 Uzbekistan 319.9 kg/ha compare
- 188 United Republic of Tanzania 319.2 kg/ha compare
- 190 Angola 314.7 kg/ha compare
- 191 Benin 286.8 kg/ha compare
- 192 Belize 284.7 kg/ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Japan
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.5564 % 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 0.0345 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.6075 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.0369 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.95 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0096 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 323.87 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.89 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oilcrops, oil equivalent — yield in Japan?
- Oilcrops, oil equivalent — yield in Japan was 316.9 kg/ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest oilcrops, oil equivalent — yield recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 436.8 kg/ha in 1972.
- What is the lowest oilcrops, oil equivalent — yield recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 246.4 kg/ha in 2004.
- How does Japan rank for oilcrops, oil equivalent — yield?
- Japan ranks 189th out of 246 countries with data for 2024.
- Is oilcrops, oil equivalent — yield rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Oilcrops, Oil Equivalent — Yield. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.