Brazil Palm Oil Production per Capita

Palm Oil Production per Capita — Palm oil production per capita refers to the annual quantity of palm oil produced by a country relative to its population, measured in kilograms or grams per person. This indicator represents the average palm oil production contribution per individual and helps assess production intensity, agricultural productivity, and the relative importance of palm oil cultivation within a country's agriculture sector. 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 is based on global food production statistics and provides comparable production measurements across countries and years. Inclusions: The data includes annual palm oil production volumes adjusted according to population size for each country, covering the production of palm oil from agricultural activities during the selected period. It includes country-level production estimates reported on a per capita basis and captures changes resulting from variations in cultivation, plantation output, agricultural productivity, and population growth. The indicator covers palm oil production trends from 2015 to 2023, enabling comparisons of production performance across regions and countries. The dataset includes values expressed in kilograms or grams per capita depending on the reporting unit and provides historical production trends for agricultural analysis. Exclusions: The data excludes palm oil consumption, imports, exports, processing volumes, and market demand indicators. It does not represent individual consumption levels or availability of palm oil within a country. The indicator does not measure plantation area, yield per hectare, production costs, or economic value generated from palm oil production. It also excludes other vegetable oils and agricultural commodities that are not classified as palm oil. Differences between countries may occur due to variations in agricultural practices, climatic conditions, production systems, and population sizes. The indicator focuses only on production output relative to population and does not capture broader environmental, social, or trade-related impacts associated with palm oil production.

Production recovered in subsequent years, reaching 1.76 kilograms in 2018 and 1.93 kilograms in 2019. A notable increase occurred in 2020, when production rose to 2.76 kilograms per capita, maintaining the same level in 2021 and 2022. In 2023, production increased further to 3.02 kilograms per capita, marking the highest level recorded during the study period. The overall upward trend indicates gradual expansion in Brazil's palm oil production capacity, supported by improvements in agricultural practices, plantation development, and increasing attention toward oilseed crop production. Despite its relatively smaller per capita output compared with leading producers in Southeast Asia, Brazil remains an important palm oil producer due to its favorable agricultural conditions and significant land resources. Measuring production on a per capita basis provides a standardized indicator that accounts for population changes and allows meaningful comparisons across different countries and time periods. This dataset offers valuable insights into Brazil's agricultural production patterns and the evolving role of palm oil within its agricultural sector. It supports policymakers, researchers, agribusiness companies, investors, and market analysts in assessing production growth, monitoring sector development, and evaluating long-term productivity trends. Covering 2015 to 2023, the data provides a comprehensive overview of Brazil's palm oil production performance and serves as a useful reference for analyzing agricultural expansion, resource utilization, production efficiency, and the country's contribution to the global palm oil industry.