Lower over the period
Africa Olive Oil Production per Capita moved from 2.84 Kilogram in 2015 to 2.15 Kilogram in 2023 (−24.4%), an average of −3.4% a year. The series high was 3.50 Kilogram in 2020 and the low 1.98 Kilogram in 2016.
What Africa Olive Oil Production per Capita shows
Africa Olive Oil Production per Capita was 2.15 Kilogram in 2023, down 18.8% on 2022. Africa Olive Oil Production per Capita from 2015 to 2023
A 43.3% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2020) and low (2016) is 1.51 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was −36.4% in 2021.
Tunisia leads the region
Within Africa, Tunisia has the highest value in 2023 at 17.21 Kilogram.
Country ranking
Olive Oil Production per Capita by country, 2023
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By region
Olive Oil Production per Capita by region
Kilogram, 2023. Each bar is that region's total.
Full series
Africa Olive Oil 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.15 | −18.8% |
| 2022 | 2.64 | +18.7% |
| 2021 | 2.22 | −36.4% |
| 2020Peak | 3.50 | +18.5% |
| 2019 | 2.95 | −0.5% |
| 2018 | 2.97 | +34.4% |
| 2017 | 2.21 | +11.3% |
| 2016 Trough | 1.98 | −30.1% |
| 2015 | 2.84 | — |
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Olive Oil Production per Capita — Olive Oil Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of olive oil produced in a country relative to its population size, measured in grams or kilograms per person. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-level production measure with values available across selected years. The indicator allows comparison of olive oil production performance between countries by adjusting total production according to population size.
The data includes annual olive oil production volumes from cultivated olive crops used for olive oil extraction, converted into a per capita measurement using national population data. It covers olive oil output from agricultural production activities and reflects changes influenced by olive cultivation areas, harvest cycles, climatic conditions, farming practices, and production efficiency. The indicator includes country-level production estimates reported for the selected period and supports analysis of trends in the global olive oil sector.
The data excludes olive oil consumption, imports, exports, retail sales, market prices, and individual household usage. It does not measure the amount of olive oil available or consumed per person, as produced olive oil may be exported, stored, processed, or distributed through different supply chains. The indicator also excludes production of other edible oils such as sunflower oil, soybean oil, palm oil, and other vegetable oils. Differences may occur due to variations in agricultural data collection methods, production estimates, and population calculations used for per capita conversion.
About this indicator
Olive Oil Production per Capita — Olive Oil Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of olive oil produced in a country relative to its population size, measured in grams or kilograms per person. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-level production measure with values available across selected years. The indicator allows comparison of olive oil production performance between countries by adjusting total production according to population size.
Africa Olive Oil Production per Capita measures the annual quantity of olive oil produced relative to population, expressed in grams per person. The indicator provides a population-adjusted view of olive oil production and enables assessment of regional and country-level production trends. Between 2015 and 2023, Africa’s olive oil production per capita fluctuated considerably, reaching 3,498.74 grams in 2020 before declining to 2,145.30 grams in 2023. The regional values were 2,836.72 grams in 2015, 1,983.86 grams in 2016, 2,207.10 grams in 2017, 2,967.31 grams in 2018, 2,953.11 grams in 2019, 3,498.74 grams in 2020, 2,224.15 grams in 2021, 2,640.53 grams in 2022, and 2,145.30 grams in 2023.
Country-level data demonstrates substantial differences among major African producers. Tunisia recorded the highest production per capita among the listed countries, reaching 33,397.20 grams in 2020, while Morocco reached 5,639.19 grams in 2019. Algeria recorded its highest value of 2,579.35 grams in 2020. In 2023, Tunisia, Morocco, and Algeria recorded 17,212.50, 3,187.27, and 1,761.10 grams per capita, respectively.
The dataset includes olive oil produced from cultivated olive crops used for oil extraction and converts production into a per capita measure using population data. Annual variations may reflect changes in olive cultivation, harvested output, weather conditions, harvest cycles, farming practices, and agricultural productivity. The data supports comparisons of production intensity across African markets and analysis of changes in the regional olive oil sector.
The indicator excludes olive oil consumption, imports, exports, retail sales, prices, and household usage. It does not represent olive oil available for consumption because production may be exported, stored, processed, or distributed through supply chains. Other edible oils, including sunflower, soybean, and palm oil, are excluded. Differences may also arise from agricultural production estimates and population calculations.
- Indicator
- Olive Oil Production per Capita
- Region
- Africa
- Unit
- Kilogram
- Coverage
- 2015–2023, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- August 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Africa Olive Oil Production per Capita?
Olive Oil Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of olive oil produced in a country relative to its population size, measured in grams or kilograms per person. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-level production measure with values available across selected years. The indicator allows comparison of olive oil production performance between countries by adjusting total production according to population size.
What was Africa Olive Oil Production per Capita in 2023?
Africa Olive Oil Production per Capita was 2.15 Kilogram in 2023, down 18.8% on 2022.
How has Africa Olive Oil Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Africa Olive Oil Production per Capita moved from 2.84 Kilogram in 2015 to 2.15 Kilogram in 2023 (−24.4%), an average of −3.4% a year. The series high was 3.50 Kilogram in 2020 and the low 1.98 Kilogram in 2016.
Which year had the highest and lowest Africa Olive Oil Production per Capita?
The highest value was 3.50 Kilogram in 2020 and the lowest was 1.98 Kilogram in 2016.
What does the Africa Olive Oil Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes annual olive oil production volumes from cultivated olive crops used for olive oil extraction, converted into a per capita measurement using national population data. It covers olive oil output from agricultural production activities and reflects changes influenced by olive cultivation areas, harvest cycles, climatic conditions, farming practices, and production efficiency. The indicator includes country-level production estimates reported for the selected period and supports analysis of trends in the global olive oil sector. Excluded: The data excludes olive oil consumption, imports, exports, retail sales, market prices, and individual household usage. It does not measure the amount of olive oil available or consumed per person, as produced olive oil may be exported, stored, processed, or distributed through different supply chains. The indicator also excludes production of other edible oils such as sunflower oil, soybean oil, palm oil, and other vegetable oils. Differences may occur due to variations in agricultural data collection methods, production estimates, and population calculations used for per capita conversion.
Where does the Africa Olive 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=Olive+oil&Metric=Production&Per+capita=true&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2023 and is reported in Kilogram.
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