Lower over the period
Africa Oats Production per Capita moved from 0.502 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.427 Kilogram in 2024 (−15%), an average of −1.8% a year. The series high was 0.502 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 0.313 Kilogram in 2021.
What Africa Oats Production per Capita shows
Africa Oats Production per Capita was 0.427 Kilogram in 2024, up 0.6% on 2023. Africa oats production per capita between 2015 and 2024 reflects a fluctuating agricultural trend influenced by variations in crop output, climatic conditions, and regional farming performance. Based on Our World in Data, oats production per capita across Africa decreased from 502.17 grams in 2015 to 426.69 grams in 2024, indicating an overall decline despite several periods of recovery during the decade.
A 37.7% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2021) is 0.189 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was −23.9% in 2021.
Uruguay leads the region
Within Africa, Uruguay has the highest value in 2024 at 10.63 Kilogram.
Country ranking
Oats Production per Capita by country, 2024
Kilogram. Sort by any column, or search for a country.
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Kilogram↕ | vs 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uruguay | 10.63 | +20.4% | |
| 2 | South Africa | 0.669 | +3.1% |
By region
Oats Production per Capita by region
Kilogram, 2024. Each bar is that region's total.
Full series
Africa Oats Production per Capita by year
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Kilogram.
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| Year | Kilogram | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.427 | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 0.424 | +12.8% |
| 2022 | 0.376 | +20.1% |
| 2021 Trough | 0.313 | −23.9% |
| 2020 | 0.411 | +6% |
| 2019 | 0.388 | −19.4% |
| 2018 | 0.481 | +14.3% |
| 2017 | 0.421 | −11.9% |
| 2016 | 0.478 | −4.8% |
| 2015Peak | 0.502 | — |
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Oats Production per Capita — Oats Production per Capita refers to the annual production of oats divided by the total population of a country, measured in kilograms or grams per person per year. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-by-country time series, with values reported for each year in the selected period. The indicator measures the average amount of oats produced relative to population size and is used to analyse agricultural production capacity, cereal crop performance, and changes in production efficiency over time.
The data includes total oat production volumes from agricultural activities, covering oats cultivated and harvested for food, feed, and other agricultural uses. The calculation combines annual oat production data with population estimates to generate per capita production values. Our World in Data compiles the data from internationally recognised agricultural statistics sources, including Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) datasets, providing comparable production estimates across countries and regions. The indicator includes historical annual production trends and allows comparison of oat production performance between different geographical areas.
The data excludes oat consumption, imports, exports, processing activities, and domestic availability after trade adjustments. It does not represent actual oat intake by individuals or measure market demand, food supply, or nutritional consumption patterns. The indicator also does not capture farm-level productivity, yield per hectare, production costs, or quality differences in harvested oats. Differences may occur due to variations in agricultural reporting methods, estimation procedures, data revisions, and population estimates used for calculating per capita production values."
About this indicator
Oats Production per Capita — Oats Production per Capita refers to the annual production of oats divided by the total population of a country, measured in kilograms or grams per person per year. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-by-country time series, with values reported for each year in the selected period. The indicator measures the average amount of oats produced relative to population size and is used to analyse agricultural production capacity, cereal crop performance, and changes in production efficiency over time.
The indicator provides insights into regional oat production efficiency, agricultural productivity, and cereal crop performance relative to population size.
During the early period, Africa’s oats production per capita declined from 502.17 grams in 2015 to 477.96 grams in 2016 and further to 421.00 grams in 2017. Production recovered slightly to 481.33 grams in 2018 before decreasing to 388.13 grams in 2019. These fluctuations reflect changes in harvested area, crop yields, weather conditions, and production performance across major oat-producing countries, including South Africa and Uruguay.
Between 2020 and 2022, regional oats production per capita continued to experience variations. Production increased to 411.38 grams in 2020 before declining to 312.95 grams in 2021, representing the lowest level recorded during the period. However, production recovered to 375.93 grams in 2022, indicating improved agricultural conditions and stronger crop performance. These changes highlight the influence of seasonal factors, farming practices, and production efficiency on oat output.
In recent years, production improved to 424.05 grams in 2023 and increased further to 426.69 grams in 2024, showing gradual recovery from earlier declines. However, production remained below the 2015 level, indicating continued challenges in maintaining higher per capita oat output.
Overall, the dataset highlights the variability and gradual recovery of Africa’s oats production per capita between 2015 and 2024. It provides valuable insights for analysing agricultural trends, benchmarking regional performance, evaluating productivity changes, forecasting future oat production, and supporting food security assessments and agricultural planning.
- Indicator
- Oats Production per Capita
- Region
- Africa
- Unit
- Kilogram
- Coverage
- 2015–2024, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Africa Oats Production per Capita?
Oats Production per Capita refers to the annual production of oats divided by the total population of a country, measured in kilograms or grams per person per year. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-by-country time series, with values reported for each year in the selected period. The indicator measures the average amount of oats produced relative to population size and is used to analyse agricultural production capacity, cereal crop performance, and changes in production efficiency over time.
What was Africa Oats Production per Capita in 2024?
Africa Oats Production per Capita was 0.427 Kilogram in 2024, up 0.6% on 2023.
How has Africa Oats Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Africa Oats Production per Capita moved from 0.502 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.427 Kilogram in 2024 (−15%), an average of −1.8% a year. The series high was 0.502 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 0.313 Kilogram in 2021.
Which year had the highest and lowest Africa Oats Production per Capita?
The highest value was 0.502 Kilogram in 2015 and the lowest was 0.313 Kilogram in 2021.
What does the Africa Oats Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes total oat production volumes from agricultural activities, covering oats cultivated and harvested for food, feed, and other agricultural uses. The calculation combines annual oat production data with population estimates to generate per capita production values. Our World in Data compiles the data from internationally recognised agricultural statistics sources, including Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) datasets, providing comparable production estimates across countries and regions. The indicator includes historical annual production trends and allows comparison of oat production performance between different geographical areas. Excluded: The data excludes oat consumption, imports, exports, processing activities, and domestic availability after trade adjustments. It does not represent actual oat intake by individuals or measure market demand, food supply, or nutritional consumption patterns. The indicator also does not capture farm-level productivity, yield per hectare, production costs, or quality differences in harvested oats. Differences may occur due to variations in agricultural reporting methods, estimation procedures, data revisions, and population estimates used for calculating per capita production values."
Where does the Africa Oats 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..2024&Food=Oats&Metric=Production&Per+capita=true&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Kilogram.
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