Broadly stable
Austria Poppy Seed Production per Capita moved from 200.6 Gram in 2015 to 204.5 Gram in 2017 (+1.9%), an average of +1% a year. The series high was 282 Gram in 2016 and the low 200.6 Gram in 2015.
What Austria Poppy Seed Production per Capita shows
Austria Poppy Seed Production per Capita was 204.5 Gram in 2017, down 27.5% on 2016. Austria’s poppy seed production per capita showed a fluctuating pattern between 2015 and 2017, with a sharp increase in 2016 followed by a decline in 2017. According to the provided data, production stood at 200.62 grams per capita in 2015, increased significantly to 282.00 grams in 2016, and then decreased to 204.46 grams in 2017.
A 28.9% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2016) and low (2015) is 81.37 Gram. The sharpest single-year move was +40.6% in 2016.
Ranks 6 of 14 countries covered
Among the 14 countries in this dataset, Austria ranks 6 for 2017, behind Czechia (1,902 Gram) and Croatia (679.4 Gram). The global figure for 2017 is 9.22 Gram, so Austria is above it.
Full series
Austria 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 204.5 | −27.5% |
| 2016Peak | 282 | +40.6% |
| 2015 Trough | 200.6 | — |
Regional context
How Austria compares in Europe
Poppy Seed Production per Capita by country, 2017, Gram. Austria is highlighted.
1Czechia1,902
2Croatia679.4
3Hungary394.9
4Spain253.9
5Austria204.5
6Turkey183.5
7Serbia146.9
8Bulgaria85.91
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.
Despite the substantial annual variation, the 2017 figure remained slightly above the level recorded in 2015.
The increase between 2015 and 2016 represents a notable improvement in poppy seed production relative to Austria’s population. However, this growth was not sustained in the following year, as production declined by more than 27% in 2017. The 2017 figure indicates that production moved closer to its 2015 level after the temporary peak recorded in 2016. This pattern suggests considerable short-term variability rather than a consistent upward or downward trend.
Poppy seed production forms part of Austria’s agricultural produce and contributes to its broader crop production activities. Measuring production on a per capita basis provides a population-adjusted perspective of domestic agricultural output. Austria’s relatively high per capita production figures during the period indicate that poppy seed production represented a noticeable component of agricultural production relative to its population size.
Annual changes in poppy seed production can be influenced by factors such as cultivated area, crop yields, weather conditions, farming practices, and other agricultural conditions. However, the provided data only records production per capita and does not establish the specific reasons behind the changes observed between 2015 and 2017.
Overall, Austria recorded a 1.9% increase in poppy seed production per capita from 2015 to 2017, rising from 200.62 grams to 204.46 grams. The substantial increase in 2016 followed by a correction in 2017 highlights the variability of Austria’s poppy seed production during the period.
- Indicator
- Poppy Seed Production per Capita
- Country
- Austria
- Region
- Europe
- Unit
- Gram
- Coverage
- 2015–2017, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- August 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Austria 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 Austria Poppy Seed Production per Capita in 2017?
Austria Poppy Seed Production per Capita was 204.5 Gram in 2017, down 27.5% on 2016.
How has Austria Poppy Seed Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2017?
Austria Poppy Seed Production per Capita moved from 200.6 Gram in 2015 to 204.5 Gram in 2017 (+1.9%), an average of +1% a year. The series high was 282 Gram in 2016 and the low 200.6 Gram in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest Austria Poppy Seed Production per Capita?
The highest value was 282 Gram in 2016 and the lowest was 200.6 Gram in 2015.
What does the Austria 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 Austria 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 2015–2017 and is reported in Gram.
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