Lower over the period
Africa Linseed Oil Production per Capita moved from 123.4 Gram in 2015 to 107.6 Gram in 2023 (−12.8%), an average of −1.7% a year. The series high was 136.4 Gram in 2016 and the low 104.5 Gram in 2022.
What Africa Linseed Oil Production per Capita shows
Africa Linseed Oil Production per Capita was 107.6 Gram in 2023, up 3% on 2022. Africa linseed oil production per capita data from 2015 to 2023 provides insights into regional agricultural production trends, linseed oil output, and changes in production levels relative to the region's population.
A 23.4% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2016) and low (2022) is 31.85 Gram. The sharpest single-year move was −11.3% in 2020.
Ethiopia leads the region
Within Africa, Ethiopia has the highest value in 2023 at 231.6 Gram.
Country ranking
Linseed Oil Production per Capita by country, 2023
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By region
Linseed Oil Production per Capita by region
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Full series
Africa Linseed Oil Production per Capita by year
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Gram.
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| Year | Gram | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 107.6 | +3% |
| 2022 Trough | 104.5 | −1.8% |
| 2021 | 106.5 | −1% |
| 2020 | 107.5 | −11.3% |
| 2019 | 121.3 | −10.7% |
| 2018 | 135.8 | +6.6% |
| 2017 | 127.3 | −6.6% |
| 2016Peak | 136.4 | +10.5% |
| 2015 | 123.4 | — |
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Linseed Oil Production per Capita — Linseed Oil Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of linseed oil produced in a country divided by its total population, expressed in grams per person. In the Our World in Data database, this indicator is derived from food production statistics and presents the amount of linseed oil produced on a per capita basis for each country over the selected time period, enabling comparisons of production intensity across countries and years.
The data includes domestic production of linseed oil intended for food use, calculated on a per capita basis using national production volumes and population estimates. It covers annual country-level production data reported in the Our World in Data food dataset (primarily sourced from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization - FAO) and includes historical values for the selected years, allowing analysis of production trends and cross-country comparisons.
The data excludes imports, exports, domestic consumption, stocks, industrial or non-food uses, trade flows, prices, production value, and processing activities. It does not measure total flaxseed production, cultivation area, crop yield, or the economic value of linseed oil production. The indicator reflects only annual domestic linseed oil production per capita and may be subject to revisions based on updates to the underlying FAO and population datasets.
About this indicator
Linseed Oil Production per Capita — Linseed Oil Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of linseed oil produced in a country divided by its total population, expressed in grams per person. In the Our World in Data database, this indicator is derived from food production statistics and presents the amount of linseed oil produced on a per capita basis for each country over the selected time period, enabling comparisons of production intensity across countries and years.
This indicator measures the annual quantity of linseed oil produced per person, enabling analysis of production intensity, agricultural productivity, and long-term developments across Africa's oilseed sector.
During the study period, Africa's linseed oil production per capita declined overall from 123.45 grams in 2015 to 107.62 grams in 2023. Production increased from 123.45 grams in 2015 to 136.35 grams in 2016, declined to 127.35 grams in 2017, rose again to 135.80 grams in 2018, and then fell to 121.25 grams in 2019. Production continued to decrease to 107.50 grams in 2020, 106.47 grams in 2021, and 104.50 grams in 2022, before recovering slightly to 107.62 grams in 2023, reflecting moderate fluctuations with an overall downward trend during the study period.
The regional dataset represents the combined production performance of Egypt and Ethiopia, reflecting the influence of flaxseed cultivation, climatic conditions, crop yields, farming practices, processing capacity, and changing market demand across the region.
This dataset supports analysis of Africa's oilseed production landscape, vegetable oil supply trends, and the contribution of linseed oil to the food and beverage industry. It provides valuable information for researchers, policymakers, businesses, and agricultural stakeholders evaluating production efficiency, resource utilization, and historical developments.
The Africa linseed oil production per capita indicator serves as a valuable reference for studying regional production trends, agricultural performance, and market developments. It supports data-driven research, regional benchmarking, supply chain analysis, and sustainability initiatives while helping stakeholders identify opportunities to improve production efficiency and support the continued development of Africa's linseed oil industry.
- Indicator
- Linseed Oil Production per Capita
- Region
- Africa
- Unit
- Gram
- Coverage
- 2015–2023, annual
- Category
- Retail & Consumer
- Last updated
- August 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Africa Linseed Oil Production per Capita?
Linseed Oil Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of linseed oil produced in a country divided by its total population, expressed in grams per person. In the Our World in Data database, this indicator is derived from food production statistics and presents the amount of linseed oil produced on a per capita basis for each country over the selected time period, enabling comparisons of production intensity across countries and years.
What was Africa Linseed Oil Production per Capita in 2023?
Africa Linseed Oil Production per Capita was 107.6 Gram in 2023, up 3% on 2022.
How has Africa Linseed Oil Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Africa Linseed Oil Production per Capita moved from 123.4 Gram in 2015 to 107.6 Gram in 2023 (−12.8%), an average of −1.7% a year. The series high was 136.4 Gram in 2016 and the low 104.5 Gram in 2022.
Which year had the highest and lowest Africa Linseed Oil Production per Capita?
The highest value was 136.4 Gram in 2016 and the lowest was 104.5 Gram in 2022.
What does the Africa Linseed Oil Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes domestic production of linseed oil intended for food use, calculated on a per capita basis using national production volumes and population estimates. It covers annual country-level production data reported in the Our World in Data food dataset (primarily sourced from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization - FAO) and includes historical values for the selected years, allowing analysis of production trends and cross-country comparisons. Excluded: The data excludes imports, exports, domestic consumption, stocks, industrial or non-food uses, trade flows, prices, production value, and processing activities. It does not measure total flaxseed production, cultivation area, crop yield, or the economic value of linseed oil production. The indicator reflects only annual domestic linseed oil production per capita and may be subject to revisions based on updates to the underlying FAO and population datasets.
Where does the Africa Linseed Oil Production per Capita data come from?
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?tab=table&time=2015..2023&Food=Linseed+oil&Metric=Production&Per+capita=true&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2023 and is reported in Gram.
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