Lower over the period
Australia Linseed Oil Production per Capita moved from 96.04 Gram in 2015 to 79.39 Gram in 2023 (−17.3%), an average of −2.4% a year. The series high was 147.6 Gram in 2020 and the low 73.98 Gram in 2016.
What Australia Linseed Oil Production per Capita shows
Australia Linseed Oil Production per Capita was 79.39 Gram in 2023, down 9.6% on 2022. Australia linseed oil production per capita data from 2015 to 2023 provides insights into the country’s agricultural output, oilseed production activities, and changes in linseed oil availability relative to population size.
A 49.9% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2020) and low (2016) is 73.63 Gram. The sharpest single-year move was +38.9% in 2019.
Ranks 15 of 26 countries covered
Among the 26 countries in this dataset, Australia ranks 15 for 2023, behind Belgium (10,681 Gram) and Germany (384.4 Gram). The global figure for 2023 is 96.52 Gram, so Australia is below it.
Full series
Australia 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 | 79.39 | −9.6% |
| 2022 | 87.78 | −8.9% |
| 2021 | 96.32 | −34.7% |
| 2020Peak | 147.6 | +21.3% |
| 2019 | 121.7 | +38.9% |
| 2018 | 87.58 | +8.3% |
| 2017 | 80.87 | +9.3% |
| 2016 Trough | 73.98 | −23% |
| 2015 | 96.04 | — |
Regional context
How Australia compares across countries
Linseed Oil Production per Capita by country, 2023, Gram. Australia is highlighted.
1Belgium10,681
2Germany384.4
3Denmark363.9
4Canada323.2
5Poland245.1
6Ethiopia231.6
7China224.5
15Australia79.39
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 annual linseed oil production per person, helping evaluate production intensity, agricultural performance, and the role of linseed-based products within Australia’s food and agricultural sector.
During the period from 2015 to 2023, Australia’s linseed oil production per capita experienced variations influenced by factors such as flaxseed cultivation trends, agricultural conditions, climate variability, crop productivity, farming practices, processing capacity, and market demand. The yearly fluctuations reflect changes in domestic production levels and the impact of agricultural factors on linseed oil output.
This dataset supports analysis of Australia’s oilseed production landscape, vegetable oil supply trends, and the contribution of linseed oil to the broader food and beverage industry. It provides valuable information for researchers, businesses, policymakers, and agricultural stakeholders evaluating production performance, resource utilization, and historical developments in the linseed oil sector.
The Australia linseed oil production per capita indicator helps assess annual output changes, agricultural efficiency, and long-term production patterns. By examining data from 2015 to 2023, stakeholders can gain insights into fluctuations in production levels, understand the factors influencing linseed oil availability, and evaluate the development of Australia’s oilseed production ecosystem.
This macro indicator serves as a reference for studying Australia’s linseed oil production trends, per capita output variations, and agricultural sector performance. It supports data-driven research related to food industry planning, supply chain analysis, sustainable agriculture, and comparisons with other global linseed oil-producing countries.
The data also highlights Australia’s position within the global linseed oil landscape by providing insights into production efficiency, agricultural resource management, and market evolution. It helps identify opportunities for improving cultivation practices, strengthening production capabilities, and understanding future growth potential in the linseed oil industry.
- Indicator
- Linseed Oil Production per Capita
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- Oceania
- 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 Australia 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 Australia Linseed Oil Production per Capita in 2023?
Australia Linseed Oil Production per Capita was 79.39 Gram in 2023, down 9.6% on 2022.
How has Australia Linseed Oil Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Australia Linseed Oil Production per Capita moved from 96.04 Gram in 2015 to 79.39 Gram in 2023 (−17.3%), an average of −2.4% a year. The series high was 147.6 Gram in 2020 and the low 73.98 Gram in 2016.
Which year had the highest and lowest Australia Linseed Oil Production per Capita?
The highest value was 147.6 Gram in 2020 and the lowest was 73.98 Gram in 2016.
What does the Australia 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 Australia 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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