FAOSTAT · 2012–2024
Sunflower seed production in South Sudan
In 2024 South Sudan produced 52,679 t of sunflower seed, the 32nd largest in the world (0.10% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 5.4%. The record was 56,000 t in 2015. Area harvested: 30,192 ha, yield 1.7 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 52,679 t
- World rank
- 32 of 74
- 10-year change
- +5.4%
- Record
- 56,000 t
- 2015
Sunflower seed in South Sudan, 2012–2024 (tonnes)
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 52,679 | +0.1% | 30,192 | 1.74 |
| 2023 | 52,640 | +0.2% | 30,134 | 1.75 |
| 2022 | 52,530 | −0.6% | 30,126 | 1.74 |
| 2021 | 52,867 | +0.7% | 30,316 | 1.74 |
| 2020 | 52,524 | +0.6% | 29,960 | 1.75 |
| 2019 | 52,199 | −3.1% | 30,102 | 1.73 |
| 2018 | 53,877 | +2.2% | 30,886 | 1.74 |
| 2017 | 52,721 | +5.4% | 30,488 | 1.73 |
| 2016 | 50,000 | −11% | 28,931 | 1.73 |
| 2015 | 56,000 | +12% | 32,793 | 1.71 |
| 2014 | 50,000 | +14% | 32,000 | 1.56 |
| 2013 | 44,000 | +16% | 22,000 | 2.00 |
| 2012 | 38,000 | — | 25,000 | 1.52 |
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.