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

South America: Other oil seeds, n.e.c. — Area harvested was 38,497 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
38,497 ha
Change on year
up 5.1%
Rank
20th
of 27 groups
All-time high
38,497 ha
in 2024
All-time low
6,700 ha
in 1998
Years of data
34
1991–2024

Other oil seeds, n.e.c. — Area harvested in South America, 1991–2024

10.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k1991200720241991: 9.2k ha1992: 11.8k ha1993: 7.0k ha1994: 7.7k ha1995: 8.0k ha1996: 8.2k ha1997: 8.2k ha1998: 6.7k ha1999: 8.3k ha2000: 8.5k ha2001: 8.7k ha2002: 9.0k ha2003: 9.3k ha2004: 11.6k ha2005: 12.2k ha2006: 12.8k ha2007: 13.4k ha2008: 14.0k ha2009: 14.6k ha2010: 15.2k ha2011: 15.7k ha2012: 18.6k ha2013: 18.4k ha2014: 22.9k ha2015: 28.4k ha2016: 26.3k ha2017: 28.4k ha2018: 30.2k ha2019: 31.0k ha2020: 31.5k ha2021: 33.8k ha2022: 35.2k ha2023: 36.6k ha2024: 38.5k ha

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

Analysis

In 2024, other oil seeds, n.e.c. — area harvested in South America stood at 38,497 ha. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.

That represents a change of up 5.1% on the previous year and up 68.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other oil seeds, n.e.c. — area harvested in South America peaked at 38,497 ha in 2024 and was at its lowest, 6,700 ha, in 1998.

South America ranks 20th of 27 groups on this measure, 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 South America, year by year

Annual values for Other oil seeds, n.e.c. — Area harvested in South America, 1991 to 2024.
Year ha Change
1991 9,200 ha
1992 11,800 ha +28.3%
1993 7,000 ha -40.7%
1994 7,700 ha +10.0%
1995 8,000 ha +3.9%
1996 8,200 ha +2.5%
1997 8,200 ha +0.0%
1998 6,700 ha -18.3%
1999 8,300 ha +23.9%
2000 8,500 ha +2.4%
2001 8,700 ha +2.4%
2002 9,000 ha +3.4%
2003 9,300 ha +3.3%
2004 11,600 ha +24.7%
2005 12,200 ha +5.2%
2006 12,800 ha +4.9%
2007 13,400 ha +4.7%
2008 14,000 ha +4.5%
2009 14,600 ha +4.3%
2010 15,200 ha +4.1%
2011 15,700 ha +3.3%
2012 18,584 ha +18.4%
2013 18,424 ha -0.9%
2014 22,861 ha +24.1%
2015 28,377 ha +24.1%
2016 26,334 ha -7.2%
2017 28,369 ha +7.7%
2018 30,156 ha +6.3%
2019 30,990 ha +2.8%
2020 31,489 ha +1.6%
2021 33,839 ha +7.5%
2022 35,197 ha +4.0%
2023 36,643 ha +4.1%
2024 38,497 ha +5.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 8,344 ha 6,700 ha 11,800 ha 9
2000s 11,410 ha 8,500 ha 14,600 ha 10
2010s 23,500 ha 15,200 ha 30,990 ha 10
2020s 35,133 ha 31,489 ha 38,497 ha 5

Countries ranked near South America

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  5. 21 Nepal 39,621 ha compare
  6. 22 Austria 37,910 ha compare
  7. 23 Central African Republic 37,460 ha compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is other oil seeds, n.e.c. — area harvested in South America?
Other oil seeds, n.e.c. — area harvested in South America was 38,497 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 South America?
The highest recorded value was 38,497 ha in 2024.
What is the lowest other oil seeds, n.e.c. — area harvested recorded in South America?
The lowest recorded value was 6,700 ha in 1998.
How does South America rank for other oil seeds, n.e.c. — area harvested?
South America ranks 20th out of 27 groups with data for 2024.
Is other oil seeds, n.e.c. — area harvested rising or falling in South America?
Over the last ten years it is up 68.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South America 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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