Hempseed production in Australia
In 2024 Australia produced 3,600 t of hempseed, the 2nd largest in the world (13.1% of the world total). The record was 3,600 t in 2022. Area harvested: 1,200 ha, yield 3.0 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 3,600 t
- World rank
- 2 of 8
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 3,600 t
- 2022
Hempseed in Australia, 2022–2024 (tonnes)
Australia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 13.1%
- Yield, t/ha
- 3.0
- world 1.0 (+212%)
- kg per person
- 0.13
- world 0.00
Position in the world ranking
Map of world production of hempseed
Share of the world total; Australia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,600 | 0.0% | 1,200 | 3.00 |
| 2023 | 3,600 | 0.0% | 1,200 | 3.00 |
| 2022 | 3,600 | — | 1,200 | 3.00 |
Questions and answers
What is the production of hempseed in Australia?
Australia produced 3,600 t in 2024, 13.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Australia rank in the world for production of hempseed?
Australia ranked 2nd of 8 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Canada with 64.0% of the world total.
What is the yield of hempseed in Australia?
3.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (3,600 t from 1,200 ha), against a world average of 1.0 t/ha.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Australia is estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.