Rising to a series high
Australia Olive Oil Production per Capita moved from 0.818 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.888 Kilogram in 2023 (+8.6%), an average of +1% a year. The series high was 0.888 Kilogram in 2023 and the low 0.396 Kilogram in 2020.
What Australia Olive Oil Production per Capita shows
Australia Olive Oil Production per Capita was 0.888 Kilogram in 2023, up 16.4% on 2022. Australia Olive Oil Production per Capita showed fluctuations between 2015 and 2023, reflecting changes in olive cultivation, production conditions, and agricultural performance. The indicator started at 818.44 grams per capita in 2015 and increased slightly to 826.14 grams in 2016.
A 55.4% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2020) is 0.492 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +119.8% in 2021.
Ranks 16 of 22 countries covered
Among the 22 countries in this dataset, Australia ranks 16 for 2023, behind Greece (22.34 Kilogram) and Spain (17.82 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.325 Kilogram, so Australia is above it.
Full series
Australia 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023Peak | 0.888 | +16.4% |
| 2022 | 0.763 | −12.3% |
| 2021 | 0.871 | +119.8% |
| 2020 Trough | 0.396 | −46% |
| 2019 | 0.734 | −11.4% |
| 2018 | 0.828 | −2.5% |
| 2017 | 0.849 | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 0.826 | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 0.818 | — |
Regional context
How Australia compares across countries
Olive Oil Production per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Australia is highlighted.
1Greece22.34
2Spain17.82
3Tunisia17.21
4Portugal16.83
5Albania10.14
6Italy6.04
7Cyprus4.24
16Australia0.888
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 continued to rise in 2017, reaching 849.14 grams per capita, before declining moderately to 828.04 grams in 2018. A reduction was observed in 2019, with production falling to 733.83 grams, followed by a significant decline in 2020 to 396.21 grams, the lowest level recorded during the period. Production recovered strongly in 2021, reaching 870.69 grams per capita, before declining slightly to 763.33 grams in 2022. In 2023, production increased again to 888.43 grams per capita, marking the highest value in the dataset.
The overall trend indicates that Australia maintained a strong level of olive oil production per capita despite variations across the years. The sharp decline in 2020 highlights the impact of changing production conditions, while the recovery from 2021 onward demonstrates improved output performance. The growth recorded in 2023 suggests favorable production conditions and increased olive oil availability relative to population size.
Olive oil production per capita measures the quantity of olive oil produced compared with population size and provides a population-adjusted assessment of production capacity. This indicator does not represent consumption because olive oil may be exported, stored, processed, or distributed through different markets. It helps evaluate agricultural productivity, production trends, and the development of the olive oil sector.
Australia’s olive oil industry has expanded through modern farming practices and investment in olive cultivation. The 2015–2023 data highlights a resilient production pattern, with temporary declines followed by strong recovery. Monitoring this indicator helps understand Australia’s agricultural performance and its contribution to the global olive oil market.
- Indicator
- Olive Oil Production per Capita
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- Oceania
- 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 Australia 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 Australia Olive Oil Production per Capita in 2023?
Australia Olive Oil Production per Capita was 0.888 Kilogram in 2023, up 16.4% on 2022.
How has Australia Olive Oil Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Australia Olive Oil Production per Capita moved from 0.818 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.888 Kilogram in 2023 (+8.6%), an average of +1% a year. The series high was 0.888 Kilogram in 2023 and the low 0.396 Kilogram in 2020.
Which year had the highest and lowest Australia Olive Oil Production per Capita?
The highest value was 0.888 Kilogram in 2023 and the lowest was 0.396 Kilogram in 2020.
What does the Australia 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 Australia 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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