Falling to a series low
Belgium Mushroom Production per Capita moved from 2.70 Kilogram in 2015 to 2.39 Kilogram in 2024 (−11.6%), an average of −1.4% a year. The series high was 2.70 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 2.39 Kilogram in 2024.
What Belgium Mushroom Production per Capita shows
Belgium Mushroom Production per Capita was 2.39 Kilogram in 2024, down 0.2% on 2023. Belgium’s mushroom production per capita demonstrated a consistent declining trend between 2015 and 2024, reflecting a gradual reduction in production relative to population size. In 2015, Belgium recorded mushroom production of 2.70 kg per capita, which decreased to 2.60 kg per capita in 2016 and further declined to 2.46 kg per capita in 2017.
A 11.6% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2024) is 0.314 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was −5.3% in 2017.
Ranks 10 of 32 countries covered
Among the 32 countries in this dataset, Belgium ranks 10 for 2024, behind China (34.25 Kilogram) and Ireland (13.35 Kilogram). The global figure for 2024 is 6.32 Kilogram, so Belgium is below it.
Full series
Belgium 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 Trough | 2.39 | −0.2% |
| 2023 | 2.39 | −0.6% |
| 2022 | 2.41 | −0.6% |
| 2021 | 2.42 | −0.3% |
| 2020 | 2.43 | −0.4% |
| 2019 | 2.44 | −0.5% |
| 2018 | 2.45 | −0.5% |
| 2017 | 2.46 | −5.3% |
| 2016 | 2.60 | −3.7% |
| 2015Peak | 2.70 | — |
Regional context
How Belgium compares in Europe
Mushroom Production per Capita by country, 2024, Kilogram. Belgium is highlighted.
1Ireland13.35
2Netherlands10.97
3Poland6.63
4Hungary6.37
5Spain3.38
6Belarus3.24
7Belgium2.39
8France1.50
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.
From 2018 onwards, Belgium’s production remained relatively stable but continued to experience a slow downward movement. Production decreased slightly to 2.45 kg per capita in 2018, followed by 2.44 kg per capita in 2019 and 2.43 kg per capita in 2020. The decline continued between 2021 and 2024, with production reaching 2.42 kg per capita in 2021, 2.41 kg per capita in 2022, and 2.39 kg per capita in both 2023 and 2024.
Overall, Belgium’s mushroom production per capita declined by approximately 11% between 2015 and 2024. Unlike countries with larger-scale mushroom industries, Belgium maintained a relatively stable but lower production level throughout the period. The limited fluctuations indicate a mature and steady mushroom cultivation sector with gradual adjustments in production capacity.
The trend highlights Belgium’s continued participation in mushroom agriculture while suggesting that production growth has remained limited over the decade. Factors such as changing agricultural economics, production costs, labour availability, and market dynamics may have contributed to the gradual decline. Despite this, Belgium’s mushroom industry continues to benefit from technological improvements and efficient cultivation practices, supporting stable long-term production.
- Indicator
- Mushroom Production per Capita
- Country
- Belgium
- Region
- Europe
- 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 Belgium 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 Belgium Mushroom Production per Capita in 2024?
Belgium Mushroom Production per Capita was 2.39 Kilogram in 2024, down 0.2% on 2023.
How has Belgium Mushroom Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Belgium Mushroom Production per Capita moved from 2.70 Kilogram in 2015 to 2.39 Kilogram in 2024 (−11.6%), an average of −1.4% a year. The series high was 2.70 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 2.39 Kilogram in 2024.
Which year had the highest and lowest Belgium Mushroom Production per Capita?
The highest value was 2.70 Kilogram in 2015 and the lowest was 2.39 Kilogram in 2024.
What does the Belgium 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 Belgium 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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