Rape or colza seed — Area harvested in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Rape or colza seed — Area harvested was 293,231 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
293,231 ha
Change on year
down 25.0%
World rank
19th
of 69 countries
All-time high
755,717 ha
in 2012
All-time low
600 ha
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Rape or colza seed — Area harvested in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, rape or colza seed — area harvested in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland stood at 293,231 ha.

That represents a change of down 25.0% on the previous year and down 56.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, rape or colza seed — area harvested in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 755,717 ha in 2012 and was at its lowest, 600 ha, in 1961.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 19th of 69 countries 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.

Rape or colza seed — Area harvested in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Rape or colza seed — Area harvested in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1961 to 2024.
Year ha Change
1961 600 ha
1962 800 ha +33.3%
1963 1,200 ha +50.0%
1964 1,200 ha +0.0%
1965 1,200 ha +0.0%
1966 2,450 ha +104.2%
1967 6,100 ha +149.0%
1968 5,300 ha -13.1%
1969 7,284 ha +37.4%
1970 4,006 ha -45.0%
1971 5,261 ha +31.3%
1972 6,880 ha +30.8%
1973 13,760 ha +100.0%
1974 24,686 ha +79.4%
1975 39,000 ha +58.0%
1976 48,000 ha +23.1%
1977 55,439 ha +15.5%
1978 64,167 ha +15.7%
1979 74,148 ha +15.6%
1980 91,774 ha +23.8%
1981 125,000 ha +36.2%
1982 174,000 ha +39.2%
1983 222,000 ha +27.6%
1984 269,000 ha +21.2%
1985 296,000 ha +10.0%
1986 299,000 ha +1.0%
1987 388,000 ha +29.8%
1988 347,000 ha -10.6%
1989 321,000 ha -7.5%
1990 389,900 ha +21.5%
1991 439,955 ha +12.8%
1992 421,045 ha -4.3%
1993 417,286 ha -0.9%
1994 491,247 ha +17.7%
1995 438,643 ha -10.7%
1996 414,643 ha -5.5%
1997 472,707 ha +14.0%
1998 533,964 ha +13.0%
1999 536,971 ha +0.6%
2000 401,960 ha -25.1%
2001 451,395 ha +12.3%
2002 431,955 ha -4.3%
2003 542,265 ha +25.5%
2004 553,521 ha +2.1%
2005 594,219 ha +7.4%
2006 575,205 ha -3.2%
2007 681,410 ha +18.5%
2008 598,154 ha -12.2%
2009 569,921 ha -4.7%
2010 641,562 ha +12.6%
2011 704,559 ha +9.8%
2012 755,717 ha +7.3%
2013 715,218 ha -5.4%
2014 674,580 ha -5.7%
2015 652,000 ha -3.3%
2016 579,000 ha -11.2%
2017 562,000 ha -2.9%
2018 583,000 ha +3.7%
2019 530,000 ha -9.1%
2020 380,000 ha -28.3%
2021 307,482 ha -19.1%
2022 364,801 ha +18.6%
2023 391,158 ha +7.2%
2024 293,231 ha -25.0%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Rape or colza seed — Area harvested in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
1967 +149.0% 2,450 ha 6,100 ha

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 2,904 ha 600 ha 7,284 ha 9
1970s 33,535 ha 4,006 ha 74,148 ha 10
1980s 253,277 ha 91,774 ha 388,000 ha 10
1990s 455,636 ha 389,900 ha 536,971 ha 10
2000s 540,000 ha 401,960 ha 681,410 ha 10
2010s 639,764 ha 530,000 ha 755,717 ha 10
2020s 347,334 ha 293,231 ha 391,158 ha 5

Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

  1. 16 USSR 366,000 ha compare
  2. 17 Czechia 343,380 ha compare
  3. 18 Lithuania 328,600 ha compare
  4. 20 Brazil 211,800 ha compare
  5. 21 Ethiopia PDR 186,216 ha compare
  6. 22 Denmark 180,800 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Rape or colza seed — area harvested in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 293,231 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 755,717 ha in 2012.
What is the lowest rape or colza seed — area harvested recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 600 ha in 1961.
How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for rape or colza seed — area harvested?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 19th out of 69 countries with data for 2024.
Is rape or colza seed — area harvested rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is down 56.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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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