Rape or colza seed — Area harvested in USSR

USSR: Rape or colza seed — Area harvested was 366,000 ha in 1991. ◆ Volatile

Latest (1991)
366,000 ha
Change on year
down 18.8%
World rank
16th
of 69 countries
All-time high
607,000 ha
in 1988
All-time low
2,800 ha
in 1969
Years of data
31
1961–1991

Rape or colza seed — Area harvested in USSR, 1961–1991

0200.0k400.0k600.0k1961197619911961: 29.0k ha1962: 29.4k ha1963: 11.8k ha1964: 4.4k ha1965: 7.8k ha1966: 7.3k ha1967: 9.1k ha1968: 7.1k ha1969: 2.8k ha1970: 4.3k ha1971: 5.9k ha1972: 8.8k ha1973: 14.6k ha1974: 11.3k ha1975: 12.7k ha1976: 15.9k ha1977: 14.0k ha1978: 14.0k ha1979: 11.0k ha1980: 20.0k ha1981: 59.3k ha1982: 100.0k ha1983: 144.0k ha1984: 109.0k ha1985: 123.0k ha1986: 144.0k ha1987: 407.0k ha1988: 607.0k ha1989: 512.0k ha1990: 451.0k ha1991: 366.0k ha

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

Analysis

In 1991, rape or colza seed — area harvested in USSR stood at 366,000 ha.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 18.8% on the previous year and up 517.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, rape or colza seed — area harvested in USSR peaked at 607,000 ha in 1988 and was at its lowest, 2,800 ha, in 1969.

USSR ranks 16th of 69 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 12,068 ha 2,800 ha 29,360 ha 9
1970s 11,250 ha 4,300 ha 15,900 ha 10
1980s 222,530 ha 20,000 ha 607,000 ha 10
1990s 408,500 ha 366,000 ha 451,000 ha 2

Countries ranked near USSR

  1. 13 Bangladesh 462,996 ha compare
  2. 14 Belarus, Republic of 425,000 ha
  3. 15 Pakistan 406,937 ha compare
  4. 17 Czech Republic 343,380 ha
  5. 18 Lithuania, Republic of 328,600 ha
  6. 19 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 293,231 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 USSR?
Rape or colza seed — area harvested in USSR was 366,000 ha in 1991, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest rape or colza seed — area harvested recorded in USSR?
The highest recorded value was 607,000 ha in 1988.
What is the lowest rape or colza seed — area harvested recorded in USSR?
The lowest recorded value was 2,800 ha in 1969.
How does USSR rank for rape or colza seed — area harvested?
USSR ranks 16th out of 69 countries with data for 1991.
Is rape or colza seed — area harvested rising or falling in USSR?
Over the last ten years it is up 517.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this USSR 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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