Lower over the period
Asia Poppy Seed Production per Capita moved from 381.7 Gram in 2015 to 96.50 Gram in 2024 (−74.7%), an average of −14.2% a year. The series high was 381.7 Gram in 2015 and the low 90.78 Gram in 2023.
What Asia Poppy Seed Production per Capita shows
Asia Poppy Seed Production per Capita was 96.50 Gram in 2024, up 6.3% on 2023. Asia’s poppy seed production per capita showed a highly fluctuating pattern between 2015 and 2024, with a substantial overall decline despite temporary periods of recovery. According to the provided data, production stood at 381.68 grams per capita in 2015, before declining sharply to 229.36 grams in 2016 and 191.53 grams in 2017.
A 76.2% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2023) is 290.9 Gram. The sharpest single-year move was +67% in 2018.
Full series
Asia Poppy Seed 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 96.50 | +6.3% |
| 2023 Trough | 90.78 | −39.3% |
| 2022 | 149.6 | −39.2% |
| 2021 | 246.2 | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 242.7 | −24.1% |
| 2019 | 319.8 | 0% |
| 2018 | 319.9 | +67% |
| 2017 | 191.5 | −16.5% |
| 2016 | 229.4 | −39.9% |
| 2015Peak | 381.7 | — |
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Poppy Seed Production per Capita — Poppy Seed Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of poppy seeds produced in a country divided by its population, measured in grams or kilograms per person. The indicator represents population-adjusted agricultural production and is used to assess the level of poppy seed output relative to the size of the population. 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 data includes domestic production of poppy seeds and expresses the output on a per capita basis using population data. It covers the countries and years selected in the Our World in Data Global Food Explorer and reflects agricultural production reported through the underlying food and agriculture datasets. The indicator captures changes in production relative to population size and supports comparisons of poppy seed production across countries and over time.
The data excludes poppy seed imports, exports, stocks, processing, consumption, and trade-related activities because the indicator measures agricultural production only. It does not represent individual consumption or availability of poppy seeds in a country. The per capita calculation does not measure farm-level productivity, yield per hectare, cultivated area, or production efficiency. Differences between countries may also reflect variations in agricultural conditions, reporting practices, population estimates, and production measurement methods."
About this indicator
Poppy Seed Production per Capita — Poppy Seed Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of poppy seeds produced in a country divided by its population, measured in grams or kilograms per person. The indicator represents population-adjusted agricultural production and is used to assess the level of poppy seed output relative to the size of the population. 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.
Production then recovered considerably to 319.91 grams in 2018 and remained almost unchanged at 319.84 grams in 2019. However, production declined again to 242.67 grams in 2020, followed by a modest increase to 246.20 grams in 2021. The downward trend resumed in 2022, when production fell to 149.64 grams, and declined further to 90.78 grams in 2023. Production recovered slightly to 96.50 grams in 2024.
The data indicates that Asia recorded its highest poppy seed production per capita in 2015, while the lowest level occurred in 2023. The sharp decline between 2015 and 2017 was followed by a significant recovery during 2018–2019. However, this improvement was temporary, with production decreasing substantially from 2020 onward. The modest increase in 2024 indicates a partial recovery but remained considerably below the levels recorded during the earlier years.
Poppy seed production forms part of Asia’s agricultural produce and reflects the region’s production relative to its population. Per capita production provides a population-adjusted measure of agricultural output, helping assess changes in production intensity and regional trends over time.
Changes in Asia’s production may be influenced by variations in cultivated area, crop yields, weather conditions, farming practices, and production levels across individual countries. However, the provided data does not establish the specific causes of the observed fluctuations.
Overall, Asia recorded a 74.7% decrease in poppy seed production per capita between 2015 and 2024, falling from 381.68 grams to 96.50 grams. Despite temporary recoveries, the overall trend indicates a substantial long-term decline.
- Indicator
- Poppy Seed Production per Capita
- Region
- Asia
- Unit
- Gram
- Coverage
- 2015–2024, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- August 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Asia Poppy Seed Production per Capita?
Poppy Seed Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of poppy seeds produced in a country divided by its population, measured in grams or kilograms per person. The indicator represents population-adjusted agricultural production and is used to assess the level of poppy seed output relative to the size of the population. 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.
What was Asia Poppy Seed Production per Capita in 2024?
Asia Poppy Seed Production per Capita was 96.50 Gram in 2024, up 6.3% on 2023.
How has Asia Poppy Seed Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Asia Poppy Seed Production per Capita moved from 381.7 Gram in 2015 to 96.50 Gram in 2024 (−74.7%), an average of −14.2% a year. The series high was 381.7 Gram in 2015 and the low 90.78 Gram in 2023.
Which year had the highest and lowest Asia Poppy Seed Production per Capita?
The highest value was 381.7 Gram in 2015 and the lowest was 90.78 Gram in 2023.
What does the Asia Poppy Seed Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes domestic production of poppy seeds and expresses the output on a per capita basis using population data. It covers the countries and years selected in the Our World in Data Global Food Explorer and reflects agricultural production reported through the underlying food and agriculture datasets. The indicator captures changes in production relative to population size and supports comparisons of poppy seed production across countries and over time. Excluded: The data excludes poppy seed imports, exports, stocks, processing, consumption, and trade-related activities because the indicator measures agricultural production only. It does not represent individual consumption or availability of poppy seeds in a country. The per capita calculation does not measure farm-level productivity, yield per hectare, cultivated area, or production efficiency. Differences between countries may also reflect variations in agricultural conditions, reporting practices, population estimates, and production measurement methods."
Where does the Asia Poppy Seed 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=Poppy+seeds&Metric=Production&Per+capita=true&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Gram.
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