Ethiopia produced 6.5 thousand tonnes of Sunflower in 2024, a 58.5% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 11,218 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 10,389 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.1 | 9,436 | 4.4 |
| 2011 | 7.7 | 12,265 | 6.3 |
| 2012 | 12.6 | 11,379 | 11.1 |
| 2013 | 8.3 | 7,456 | 11.1 |
| 2014 | 6 | 11,109 | 5.4 |
| 2015 | 6.5 | 9,013 | 7.2 |
| 2016 | 7.1 | 11,282 | 6.3 |
| 2017 | 7.4 | 12,453 | 6 |
| 2018 | 6.9 | 12,524 | 5.5 |
| 2019 | 9.6 | 12,659 | 7.6 |
| 2020 | 4.3 | 10,331 | 4.2 |
| 2021 | 5.2 | 11,387 | 4.5 |
| 2022 | 5.2 | 10,843 | 4.8 |
| 2023 | 6.4 | 11,263 | 5.6 |
| 2024 | 6.5 | 11,218 | 5.8 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.