Other oil seeds, n.e.c. — Area harvested in Europe

Europe: Other oil seeds, n.e.c. — Area harvested was 356,671 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
356,671 ha
Change on year
up 6.9%
Rank
8th
of 27 groups
All-time high
425,906 ha
in 2014
All-time low
27,914 ha
in 1987
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Other oil seeds, n.e.c. — 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, other oil seeds, n.e.c. — area harvested in Europe stood at 356,671 ha.

The figure is up 6.9% on the previous year and down 16.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other oil seeds, n.e.c. — area harvested in Europe peaked at 425,906 ha in 2014 and was at its lowest, 27,914 ha, in 1987.

That places Europe 8th out of 27 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Other oil seeds, n.e.c. — Area harvested in Europe, year by year

Annual values for Other oil seeds, n.e.c. — Area harvested in Europe, 1961 to 2024.
Year ha Change
1961 63,729 ha
1962 60,973 ha -4.3%
1963 54,022 ha -11.4%
1964 51,858 ha -4.0%
1965 54,331 ha +4.8%
1966 63,723 ha +17.3%
1967 57,450 ha -9.8%
1968 52,085 ha -9.3%
1969 52,195 ha +0.2%
1970 60,594 ha +16.1%
1971 62,387 ha +3.0%
1972 41,677 ha -33.2%
1973 36,477 ha -12.5%
1974 35,945 ha -1.5%
1975 27,968 ha -22.2%
1976 37,369 ha +33.6%
1977 42,203 ha +12.9%
1978 54,858 ha +30.0%
1979 54,365 ha -0.9%
1980 44,050 ha -19.0%
1981 33,059 ha -25.0%
1982 34,882 ha +5.5%
1983 36,504 ha +4.6%
1984 64,319 ha +76.2%
1985 59,989 ha -6.7%
1986 47,318 ha -21.1%
1987 27,914 ha -41.0%
1988 47,162 ha +69.0%
1989 69,013 ha +46.3%
1990 79,856 ha +15.7%
1991 116,158 ha +45.5%
1992 150,511 ha +29.6%
1993 145,373 ha -3.4%
1994 169,382 ha +16.5%
1995 150,455 ha -11.2%
1996 112,276 ha -25.4%
1997 135,870 ha +21.0%
1998 174,584 ha +28.5%
1999 219,908 ha +26.0%
2000 185,683 ha -15.6%
2001 172,460 ha -7.1%
2002 174,123 ha +1.0%
2003 200,931 ha +15.4%
2004 181,013 ha -9.9%
2005 178,249 ha -1.5%
2006 234,758 ha +31.7%
2007 147,510 ha -37.2%
2008 167,112 ha +13.3%
2009 160,525 ha -3.9%
2010 223,718 ha +39.4%
2011 234,149 ha +4.7%
2012 260,829 ha +11.4%
2013 331,964 ha +27.3%
2014 425,906 ha +28.3%
2015 385,258 ha -9.5%
2016 367,597 ha -4.6%
2017 291,388 ha -20.7%
2018 299,103 ha +2.6%
2019 308,280 ha +3.1%
2020 321,547 ha +4.3%
2021 353,509 ha +9.9%
2022 298,510 ha -15.6%
2023 333,592 ha +11.8%
2024 356,671 ha +6.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 56,707 ha 51,858 ha 63,729 ha 9
1970s 45,384 ha 27,968 ha 62,387 ha 10
1980s 46,421 ha 27,914 ha 69,013 ha 10
1990s 145,437 ha 79,856 ha 219,908 ha 10
2000s 180,236 ha 147,510 ha 234,758 ha 10
2010s 312,819 ha 223,718 ha 425,906 ha 10
2020s 332,766 ha 298,510 ha 356,671 ha 5

Countries ranked near Europe

  1. 5 Mozambique 125,273 ha compare
  2. 6 Sudan (former) 108,000 ha compare
  3. 7 Kenya 97,482 ha compare
  4. 8 India 85,986 ha compare
  5. 9 Malaysia 82,619 ha compare
  6. 10 Eritrea 58,562 ha compare
  7. 11 Canada 56,861 ha compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is other oil seeds, n.e.c. — area harvested in Europe?
Other oil seeds, n.e.c. — area harvested in Europe was 356,671 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest other oil seeds, n.e.c. — area harvested recorded in Europe?
The highest recorded value was 425,906 ha in 2014.
What is the lowest other oil seeds, n.e.c. — area harvested recorded in Europe?
The lowest recorded value was 27,914 ha in 1987.
How does Europe rank for other oil seeds, n.e.c. — area harvested?
Europe ranks 8th out of 27 groups with data for 2024.
Is other oil seeds, n.e.c. — area harvested rising or falling in Europe?
Over the last ten years it is down 16.3%. 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 Other oil seeds, n.e.c. — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Other oil seeds, n.e.c. — Area harvested
Unit
ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
108 places, 4,176 data points, 1961–2024
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