Oilcrops, Oil Equivalent — Yield in Spain
Spain: Oilcrops, Oil Equivalent — Yield was 541.5 kg/ha in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Oilcrops, Oil Equivalent — Yield in Spain, 1961–2017
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg/ha.
Analysis
In 2017, oilcrops, oil equivalent — yield in Spain stood at 541.5 kg/ha.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.0% on the previous year and up 2.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oilcrops, oil equivalent — yield in Spain peaked at 2,330 kg/ha in 1968 and was at its lowest, 179.3 kg/ha, in 1981.
That places Spain 128th out of 246 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Oilcrops, Oil Equivalent — Yield in Spain, year by year
| Year | kg/ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,172 kg/ha | — |
| 1962 | 987.8 kg/ha | -15.7% |
| 1963 | 2,198 kg/ha | +122.5% |
| 1964 | 614.9 kg/ha | -72.0% |
| 1965 | 1,542 kg/ha | +150.7% |
| 1966 | 1,535 kg/ha | -0.4% |
| 1967 | 1,422 kg/ha | -7.3% |
| 1968 | 2,330 kg/ha | +63.8% |
| 1969 | 1,811 kg/ha | -22.3% |
| 1970 | 1,984 kg/ha | +9.6% |
| 1971 | 1,220 kg/ha | -38.5% |
| 1972 | 1,290 kg/ha | +5.7% |
| 1973 | 1,155 kg/ha | -10.4% |
| 1974 | 842 kg/ha | -27.1% |
| 1975 | 795.1 kg/ha | -5.6% |
| 1976 | 1,023 kg/ha | +28.7% |
| 1977 | 917.1 kg/ha | -10.4% |
| 1978 | 1,250 kg/ha | +36.3% |
| 1979 | 1,025 kg/ha | -18.0% |
| 1980 | 414.6 kg/ha | -59.6% |
| 1981 | 179.3 kg/ha | -56.8% |
| 1982 | 360.9 kg/ha | +101.3% |
| 1983 | 203.7 kg/ha | -43.6% |
| 1984 | 399.5 kg/ha | +96.1% |
| 1985 | 269.9 kg/ha | -32.4% |
| 1986 | 307.7 kg/ha | +14.0% |
| 1987 | 412.5 kg/ha | +34.1% |
| 1988 | 319.5 kg/ha | -22.5% |
| 1989 | 339.2 kg/ha | +6.2% |
| 1990 | 390.7 kg/ha | +15.2% |
| 1991 | 343.3 kg/ha | -12.1% |
| 1992 | 355.4 kg/ha | +3.5% |
| 1993 | 273.7 kg/ha | -23.0% |
| 1994 | 295.8 kg/ha | +8.1% |
| 1995 | 192.3 kg/ha | -35.0% |
| 1996 | 452.7 kg/ha | +135.4% |
| 1997 | 555.8 kg/ha | +22.8% |
| 1998 | 438.9 kg/ha | -21.0% |
| 1999 | 338.8 kg/ha | -22.8% |
| 2000 | 462.4 kg/ha | +36.5% |
| 2001 | 560.5 kg/ha | +21.2% |
| 2002 | 402.5 kg/ha | -28.2% |
| 2003 | 601.6 kg/ha | +49.5% |
| 2004 | 458.7 kg/ha | -23.8% |
| 2005 | 351 kg/ha | -23.5% |
| 2006 | 484 kg/ha | +37.9% |
| 2007 | 531 kg/ha | +9.7% |
| 2008 | 491.6 kg/ha | -7.4% |
| 2009 | 564.5 kg/ha | +14.8% |
| 2010 | 605 kg/ha | +7.2% |
| 2011 | 636.6 kg/ha | +5.2% |
| 2012 | 343 kg/ha | -46.1% |
| 2013 | 726.3 kg/ha | +111.7% |
| 2014 | 426.3 kg/ha | -41.3% |
| 2015 | 526.9 kg/ha | +23.6% |
| 2016 | 582.1 kg/ha | +10.5% |
| 2017 | 541.5 kg/ha | -7.0% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 541.5 kg/ha is below the median for high income countries, which is 839.05 kg/ha, 65% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Spain's 541.5 kg/ha is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 720.45 kg/ha, 75% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,513 kg/ha | 614.9 kg/ha | 2,330 kg/ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,150 kg/ha | 795.1 kg/ha | 1,984 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 320.68 kg/ha | 179.3 kg/ha | 414.6 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 363.74 kg/ha | 192.3 kg/ha | 555.8 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 490.78 kg/ha | 351 kg/ha | 601.6 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 548.46 kg/ha | 343 kg/ha | 726.3 kg/ha | 8 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More agriculture & rural data for Spain
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- 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 0.3372 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.3681 % 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 0.5425 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.64 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0268 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
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- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0113 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oilcrops, oil equivalent — yield in Spain?
- Oilcrops, oil equivalent — yield in Spain was 541.5 kg/ha in 2017, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest oilcrops, oil equivalent — yield recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 2,330 kg/ha in 1968.
- What is the lowest oilcrops, oil equivalent — yield recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 179.3 kg/ha in 1981.
- How does Spain rank for oilcrops, oil equivalent — yield?
- Spain ranks 128th out of 246 countries with data for 2017.
- Is oilcrops, oil equivalent — yield rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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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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.