Higher over the period
Australia Mushroom Production per Capita moved from 1.79 Kilogram in 2015 to 2.13 Kilogram in 2024 (+19.3%), an average of +2% a year. The series high was 2.66 Kilogram in 2021 and the low 1.79 Kilogram in 2015.
What Australia Mushroom Production per Capita shows
Australia Mushroom Production per Capita was 2.13 Kilogram in 2024, down 8.5% on 2023. Australia’s mushroom production per capita showed a fluctuating but overall positive trend between 2015 and 2024, reflecting changes in domestic mushroom cultivation output relative to population growth. In 2015, Australia recorded mushroom production of 1.79 kg per capita, which increased significantly to 2.07 kg per capita in 2016.
A 32.7% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2021) and low (2015) is 0.870 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +39.6% in 2021.
Ranks 11 of 32 countries covered
Among the 32 countries in this dataset, Australia ranks 11 for 2024, behind China (34.25 Kilogram) and Ireland (13.35 Kilogram). The global figure for 2024 is 6.32 Kilogram, so Australia is below it.
Full series
Australia Mushroom 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 | 2.13 | −8.5% |
| 2023 | 2.33 | −4.5% |
| 2022 | 2.44 | −8.2% |
| 2021Peak | 2.66 | +39.6% |
| 2020 | 1.90 | −0.4% |
| 2019 | 1.91 | −6.3% |
| 2018 | 2.04 | +8.9% |
| 2017 | 1.87 | −9.6% |
| 2016 | 2.07 | +15.9% |
| 2015 Trough | 1.79 | — |
Regional context
How Australia compares across countries
Mushroom Production per Capita by country, 2024, Kilogram. Australia is highlighted.
1China34.25
2Ireland13.35
3Netherlands10.97
4Poland6.63
5Hungary6.37
6Japan4.00
7Canada3.74
11Australia2.13
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Mushroom Production per Capita — Mushroom production per capita refers to the annual quantity of mushrooms produced within a country, measured on a per person basis. The indicator is expressed in grams per capita (or kilograms per capita where applicable) and represents the average mushroom production volume relative to the country’s population size. In Our World in Data, the indicator is based on FAOSTAT agricultural production data and is presented as a country-level time series, allowing comparison of mushroom production trends across countries and years between 2015 and 2024.
The data includes the annual production of mushrooms reported under FAOSTAT agricultural production statistics, covering cultivated mushroom output measured by weight. The indicator includes country-level mushroom production values adjusted according to population size to calculate per capita production. The dataset captures changes in agricultural production capacity, cultivation practices, and output trends over time. It supports analysis of mushroom industry development, agricultural productivity, food supply trends, and comparisons between different countries and regions.
The data excludes mushroom consumption, imports, exports, and trade-related activities, as it measures only domestic production. It does not represent individual consumption levels, market availability, retail sales, or nutritional intake. The indicator does not include wild mushroom collection unless recorded within official agricultural production statistics. It also does not measure production value, revenue, cultivation costs, or farm-level productivity. Differences may occur due to variations in national reporting methods, estimation procedures, and statistical coverage used by FAOSTAT.
About this indicator
Mushroom Production per Capita — Mushroom production per capita refers to the annual quantity of mushrooms produced within a country, measured on a per person basis. The indicator is expressed in grams per capita (or kilograms per capita where applicable) and represents the average mushroom production volume relative to the country’s population size. In Our World in Data, the indicator is based on FAOSTAT agricultural production data and is presented as a country-level time series, allowing comparison of mushroom production trends across countries and years between 2015 and 2024.
However, the production declined to 1.87 kg per capita in 2017 before recovering to 2.04 kg per capita in 2018, indicating short-term variations in production levels
Between 2019 and 2020, Australia’s mushroom production per capita remained relatively stable, with values of 1.91 kg per capita and 1.90 kg per capita, respectively. The sector experienced a significant increase in 2021, when production reached 2.66 kg per capita, representing the highest level recorded during the period. This growth suggests improvements in production efficiency, cultivation capacity, and market demand for domestically produced mushrooms.
After reaching its peak in 2021, production gradually declined over the next three years. Australia recorded 2.44 kg per capita in 2022, followed by 2.33 kg per capita in 2023 and 2.13 kg per capita in 2024. Despite this decline, the 2024 production level remained higher than the initial value recorded in 2015.
Overall, Australia’s mushroom production per capita increased by approximately 19% between 2015 and 2024, highlighting moderate long-term growth in the sector. The fluctuations observed during the period reflect changes in agricultural conditions, production costs, labour availability, and market dynamics. Australia’s mushroom industry continues to benefit from advanced farming techniques, controlled-environment cultivation, and efficient production systems, supporting a stable outlook for future growth.
- Indicator
- Mushroom Production per Capita
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- Oceania
- 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 Australia Mushroom Production per Capita?
Mushroom production per capita refers to the annual quantity of mushrooms produced within a country, measured on a per person basis. The indicator is expressed in grams per capita (or kilograms per capita where applicable) and represents the average mushroom production volume relative to the country’s population size. In Our World in Data, the indicator is based on FAOSTAT agricultural production data and is presented as a country-level time series, allowing comparison of mushroom production trends across countries and years between 2015 and 2024.
What was Australia Mushroom Production per Capita in 2024?
Australia Mushroom Production per Capita was 2.13 Kilogram in 2024, down 8.5% on 2023.
How has Australia Mushroom Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Australia Mushroom Production per Capita moved from 1.79 Kilogram in 2015 to 2.13 Kilogram in 2024 (+19.3%), an average of +2% a year. The series high was 2.66 Kilogram in 2021 and the low 1.79 Kilogram in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest Australia Mushroom Production per Capita?
The highest value was 2.66 Kilogram in 2021 and the lowest was 1.79 Kilogram in 2015.
What does the Australia Mushroom Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes the annual production of mushrooms reported under FAOSTAT agricultural production statistics, covering cultivated mushroom output measured by weight. The indicator includes country-level mushroom production values adjusted according to population size to calculate per capita production. The dataset captures changes in agricultural production capacity, cultivation practices, and output trends over time. It supports analysis of mushroom industry development, agricultural productivity, food supply trends, and comparisons between different countries and regions. Excluded: The data excludes mushroom consumption, imports, exports, and trade-related activities, as it measures only domestic production. It does not represent individual consumption levels, market availability, retail sales, or nutritional intake. The indicator does not include wild mushroom collection unless recorded within official agricultural production statistics. It also does not measure production value, revenue, cultivation costs, or farm-level productivity. Differences may occur due to variations in national reporting methods, estimation procedures, and statistical coverage used by FAOSTAT.
Where does the Australia Mushroom 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=Mushrooms&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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