Lower over the period
Australia Oats Production per Capita moved from 54.27 Kilogram in 2015 to 49.23 Kilogram in 2024 (−9.3%), an average of −1.1% a year. The series high was 93.12 Kilogram in 2016 and the low 27.87 Kilogram in 2023.
What Australia Oats Production per Capita shows
Australia Oats Production per Capita was 49.23 Kilogram in 2024, up 76.6% on 2023. Australia oats production per capita between 2015 and 2024 demonstrates a highly variable agricultural trend, reflecting the impact of seasonal conditions, crop yields, and changes in production performance. Based on Our World in Data, oats production per capita decreased slightly from 54.27 kilograms in 2015 to 49.23 kilograms in 2024, although significant fluctuations occurred throughout the decade.
A 70.1% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2016) and low (2023) is 65.25 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +76.6% in 2024.
Ranks 5 of 27 countries covered
Among the 27 countries in this dataset, Australia ranks 5 for 2024, behind Finland (217.5 Kilogram) and Canada (84.48 Kilogram). The global figure for 2024 is 2.75 Kilogram, so Australia is above it.
Full series
Australia Oats 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 | 49.23 | +76.6% |
| 2023 Trough | 27.87 | −23.9% |
| 2022 | 36.63 | −45.2% |
| 2021 | 66.84 | −9.3% |
| 2020 | 73.73 | +64.4% |
| 2019 | 44.85 | −0.7% |
| 2018 | 45.17 | −9% |
| 2017 | 49.65 | −46.7% |
| 2016Peak | 93.12 | +71.6% |
| 2015 | 54.27 | — |
Regional context
How Australia compares across countries
Oats Production per Capita by country, 2024, Kilogram. Australia is highlighted.
1Finland217.5
2Canada84.48
3Sweden58.69
4Norway50.75
5Australia49.23
6Ireland43.01
7Denmark42.44
8Poland41.95
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Oats Production per Capita — Oats Production Per Capita refers to the annual production of oats divided by the total population of a country, measured in kilograms or grams per person per year. The indicator represents the average amount of oats produced for each individual based on total agricultural production and population size. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-level time series, with values reported annually for the selected period. The data provides insights into oat production performance, agricultural productivity, and changes in production capacity relative to population growth.
The data includes the total agricultural production of oats, covering oat crops harvested for food, feed, and other agricultural uses as reported in global food and agriculture datasets. The indicator incorporates annual oat production volumes and population estimates to calculate per capita production values. Our World in Data compiles the data from internationally recognised agricultural statistics sources, including the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and provides comparable country-level figures across different regions and time periods.
The data excludes oat consumption, imports, exports, processing activities, and market demand. It does not measure individual dietary intake, availability of oats for consumers, or actual domestic supply after trade adjustments. The indicator also does not represent productivity per hectare, farm-level efficiency, or quality differences in oat production. Variations may occur due to differences in agricultural reporting methods, estimation procedures, and population data sources used for calculating per capita values.
About this indicator
Oats Production per Capita — Oats Production Per Capita refers to the annual production of oats divided by the total population of a country, measured in kilograms or grams per person per year. The indicator represents the average amount of oats produced for each individual based on total agricultural production and population size. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-level time series, with values reported annually for the selected period. The data provides insights into oat production performance, agricultural productivity, and changes in production capacity relative to population growth.
The indicator provides insight into Australia’s oat production efficiency relative to population size and helps evaluate changes in agricultural productivity, cultivation patterns, and long-term cereal production trends.
During the early period, oats production per capita increased substantially from 54.27 kilograms in 2015 to 93.12 kilograms in 2016, representing the highest level recorded during the decade. However, production declined sharply to 49.65 kilograms in 2017 and continued decreasing to 45.17 kilograms in 2018 and 44.85 kilograms in 2019. These variations highlight the influence of weather conditions, rainfall availability, harvested area, and seasonal changes on Australia’s agricultural output.
Production recovered strongly in 2020, reaching 73.73 kilograms per capita, followed by a moderate decline to 66.84 kilograms in 2021. However, output decreased further in 2022 and 2023, reaching 36.63 kilograms and 27.87 kilograms, respectively. The decline during this period reflects fluctuations in crop production conditions and demonstrates the sensitivity of oat cultivation to environmental factors and agricultural cycles.
In 2024, production per capita recovered to 49.23 kilograms, indicating improvement compared with the previous two years. The recovery suggests stronger production performance and improved growing conditions, although output remained below the peak levels observed earlier in the decade.
Overall, the dataset highlights the fluctuating nature of Australia’s oats production per capita between 2015 and 2024. It provides valuable insights for analysing agricultural trends, benchmarking production performance, evaluating productivity changes, forecasting future oat production, and supporting agricultural policy, food security assessments, and market research related to cereal crop production.
- Indicator
- Oats 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 Oats Production per Capita?
Oats Production Per Capita refers to the annual production of oats divided by the total population of a country, measured in kilograms or grams per person per year. The indicator represents the average amount of oats produced for each individual based on total agricultural production and population size. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-level time series, with values reported annually for the selected period. The data provides insights into oat production performance, agricultural productivity, and changes in production capacity relative to population growth.
What was Australia Oats Production per Capita in 2024?
Australia Oats Production per Capita was 49.23 Kilogram in 2024, up 76.6% on 2023.
How has Australia Oats Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Australia Oats Production per Capita moved from 54.27 Kilogram in 2015 to 49.23 Kilogram in 2024 (−9.3%), an average of −1.1% a year. The series high was 93.12 Kilogram in 2016 and the low 27.87 Kilogram in 2023.
Which year had the highest and lowest Australia Oats Production per Capita?
The highest value was 93.12 Kilogram in 2016 and the lowest was 27.87 Kilogram in 2023.
What does the Australia Oats Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes the total agricultural production of oats, covering oat crops harvested for food, feed, and other agricultural uses as reported in global food and agriculture datasets. The indicator incorporates annual oat production volumes and population estimates to calculate per capita production values. Our World in Data compiles the data from internationally recognised agricultural statistics sources, including the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and provides comparable country-level figures across different regions and time periods. Excluded: The data excludes oat consumption, imports, exports, processing activities, and market demand. It does not measure individual dietary intake, availability of oats for consumers, or actual domestic supply after trade adjustments. The indicator also does not represent productivity per hectare, farm-level efficiency, or quality differences in oat production. Variations may occur due to differences in agricultural reporting methods, estimation procedures, and population data sources used for calculating per capita values.
Where does the Australia Oats 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=Oats&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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