Lower over the period
Algeria Olive Oil Production per Capita moved from 1.84 Kilogram in 2015 to 1.76 Kilogram in 2023 (−4.2%), an average of −0.5% a year. The series high was 2.58 Kilogram in 2020 and the low 1.59 Kilogram in 2021.
What Algeria Olive Oil Production per Capita shows
Algeria Olive Oil Production per Capita was 1.76 Kilogram in 2023, down 9.2% on 2022. Algeria Olive Oil Production per Capita experienced moderate fluctuations between 2015 and 2023, reflecting changes in olive cultivation, harvest conditions, and agricultural production performance. The indicator started at 1.84 kilograms per capita in 2015 and remained almost stable in 2016 at 1.85 kilograms.
A 38.5% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2020) and low (2021) is 0.993 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was −38.5% in 2021.
Ranks 13 of 22 countries covered
Among the 22 countries in this dataset, Algeria ranks 13 for 2023, behind Greece (22.34 Kilogram) and Spain (17.82 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.325 Kilogram, so Algeria is above it.
Full series
Algeria 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 | 1.76 | −9.2% |
| 2022 | 1.94 | +22.3% |
| 2021 Trough | 1.59 | −38.5% |
| 2020Peak | 2.58 | +5% |
| 2019 | 2.46 | +19.7% |
| 2018 | 2.05 | +23.4% |
| 2017 | 1.66 | −10.2% |
| 2016 | 1.85 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 1.84 | — |
Regional context
How Algeria compares in Africa
Olive Oil Production per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Algeria is highlighted.
1Tunisia17.21
2Morocco3.19
3Algeria1.76
4Egypt0.349
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.
Production declined slightly to 1.66 kilograms in 2017 before recovering to 2.05 kilograms in 2018. The upward trend continued in 2019, with production reaching 2.46 kilograms per capita. In 2020, production increased further to 2.58 kilograms, representing the highest value recorded during the period. However, production declined significantly in 2021 to 1.59 kilograms, the lowest level during the timeframe. The indicator recovered slightly in 2022, reaching 1.94 kilograms, before decreasing again to 1.76 kilograms per capita in 2023.
The overall trend indicates that Algeria maintained a relatively stable olive oil production level with periods of improvement and decline. The increase observed between 2017 and 2020 demonstrates improved production performance, while the decline after 2020 highlights the influence of changing agricultural conditions, harvest variations, and production challenges. Despite fluctuations, Algeria continued to maintain consistent olive oil output relative to its population.
Olive oil production per capita measures total olive oil production compared with population size and provides a population-adjusted assessment of production capacity. This indicator does not represent individual consumption because olive oil may be exported, stored, processed, or distributed through various supply chains. It is useful for analyzing agricultural productivity, production trends, and the development of the olive oil industry.
Algeria has a significant olive cultivation sector supported by traditional farming practices and suitable agricultural regions. The 2015–2023 data highlights a dynamic production pattern, with growth during favorable years and reductions during weaker production periods. Monitoring olive oil production per capita helps evaluate Algeria’s agricultural performance, production efficiency, and contribution to the African olive oil market.
- Indicator
- Olive Oil Production per Capita
- Country
- Algeria
- 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 Algeria 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 Algeria Olive Oil Production per Capita in 2023?
Algeria Olive Oil Production per Capita was 1.76 Kilogram in 2023, down 9.2% on 2022.
How has Algeria Olive Oil Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Algeria Olive Oil Production per Capita moved from 1.84 Kilogram in 2015 to 1.76 Kilogram in 2023 (−4.2%), an average of −0.5% a year. The series high was 2.58 Kilogram in 2020 and the low 1.59 Kilogram in 2021.
Which year had the highest and lowest Algeria Olive Oil Production per Capita?
The highest value was 2.58 Kilogram in 2020 and the lowest was 1.59 Kilogram in 2021.
What does the Algeria 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 Algeria 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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