Rape or colza seed — Area harvested in Latvia

Latvia: Rape or colza seed — Area harvested was 121,200 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
121,200 ha
Change on year
down 18.5%
World rank
29th
of 69 countries
All-time high
162,300 ha
in 2022
All-time low
400 ha
in 1997
Years of data
33
1992–2024

Rape or colza seed — Area harvested in Latvia, 1992–2024

050.0k100.0k150.0k1992200820241992: 1.3k ha1993: 1.7k ha1994: 2.2k ha1995: 1.1k ha1996: 800 ha1997: 400 ha1998: 1.2k ha1999: 6.5k ha2000: 6.9k ha2001: 8.4k ha2002: 18.4k ha2003: 25.9k ha2004: 54.3k ha2005: 71.4k ha2006: 83.2k ha2007: 99.2k ha2008: 82.6k ha2009: 93.3k ha2010: 106.1k ha2011: 117.9k ha2012: 114.7k ha2013: 125.9k ha2014: 94.4k ha2015: 88.0k ha2016: 100.0k ha2017: 112.2k ha2018: 121.8k ha2019: 139.4k ha2020: 147.8k ha2021: 147.4k ha2022: 162.3k ha2023: 148.7k ha2024: 121.2k ha

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for rape or colza seed — area harvested in Latvia is 121,200 ha, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 18.5% on the previous year and up 28.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, rape or colza seed — area harvested in Latvia peaked at 162,300 ha in 2022 and was at its lowest, 400 ha, in 1997.

That places Latvia 29th out of 69 countries 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1,900 ha 400 ha 6,500 ha 8
2000s 54,360 ha 6,900 ha 99,200 ha 10
2010s 112,040 ha 88,000 ha 139,400 ha 10
2020s 145,480 ha 121,200 ha 162,300 ha 5

Countries ranked near Latvia

  1. 26 Kazakhstan 149,215 ha compare
  2. 27 Slovak Republic 142,290 ha compare
  3. 28 Mongolia 131,222 ha compare
  4. 30 Uruguay 120,000 ha compare
  5. 31 Spain 98,430 ha compare
  6. 32 Sweden 92,970 ha compare

See the full ranking of 98 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is rape or colza seed — area harvested in Latvia?
Rape or colza seed — area harvested in Latvia was 121,200 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest rape or colza seed — area harvested recorded in Latvia?
The highest recorded value was 162,300 ha in 2022.
What is the lowest rape or colza seed — area harvested recorded in Latvia?
The lowest recorded value was 400 ha in 1997.
How does Latvia rank for rape or colza seed — area harvested?
Latvia ranks 29th out of 69 countries with data for 2024.
Is rape or colza seed — area harvested rising or falling in Latvia?
Over the last ten years it is up 28.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Latvia data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Rape or colza seed — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Rape or colza seed — Area harvested
Unit
ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
98 places, 4,927 data points, 1961–2024
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