Rising to a series high
Bulgaria Poppy Seed Production per Capita moved from 82.29 Gram in 2015 to 85.91 Gram in 2017 (+4.4%), an average of +2.2% a year. The series high was 85.91 Gram in 2017 and the low 82.29 Gram in 2015.
What Bulgaria Poppy Seed Production per Capita shows
Bulgaria Poppy Seed Production per Capita was 85.91 Gram in 2017, up 1.1% on 2016. Bulgaria’s poppy seed production per capita showed a gradual upward trend between 2015 and 2017, with production increasing consistently in each year. According to the provided data, production stood at 82.29 grams per capita in 2015, increased to 84.99 grams in 2016, and reached 85.91 grams in 2017.
A 4.2% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2017) and low (2015) is 3.62 Gram. The sharpest single-year move was +3.3% in 2016.
Ranks 9 of 14 countries covered
Among the 14 countries in this dataset, Bulgaria ranks 9 for 2017, behind Czechia (1,902 Gram) and Croatia (679.4 Gram). The global figure for 2017 is 9.22 Gram, so Bulgaria is above it.
Full series
Bulgaria 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2017Peak | 85.91 | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 84.99 | +3.3% |
| 2015 Trough | 82.29 | — |
Regional context
How Bulgaria compares in Europe
Poppy Seed Production per Capita by country, 2017, Gram. Bulgaria 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.
The steady progression indicates a relatively stable improvement in production relative to Bulgaria’s population during the three-year period.
The increase from 2015 to 2016 was moderate, followed by another smaller rise in 2017. Unlike countries that experienced significant fluctuations during the same period, Bulgaria’s figures demonstrate a consistent direction of movement. The difference between the lowest and highest reported values was limited, suggesting that poppy seed production remained relatively stable while gradually improving.
Poppy seed production forms part of Bulgaria’s agricultural produce and contributes to the country’s broader crop production activities. Per capita production provides a population-adjusted measure of agricultural output, helping evaluate changes in domestic production while accounting for population size. The gradual increase recorded in Bulgaria indicates that poppy seed output per person strengthened over the period.
Changes in annual production can be influenced by cultivated area, crop yields, weather conditions, farming practices, and other agricultural factors. However, the supplied figures only describe the production levels and do not identify the specific causes responsible for the observed increases.
Overall, Bulgaria recorded a 4.4% increase in poppy seed production per capita between 2015 and 2017, rising from 82.29 grams to 85.91 grams. The consistent year-on-year growth highlights a stable upward movement in Bulgaria’s per capita poppy seed production during the period and provides useful information for assessing its agricultural production trends.
- Indicator
- Poppy Seed Production per Capita
- Country
- Bulgaria
- 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 Bulgaria 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 Bulgaria Poppy Seed Production per Capita in 2017?
Bulgaria Poppy Seed Production per Capita was 85.91 Gram in 2017, up 1.1% on 2016.
How has Bulgaria Poppy Seed Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2017?
Bulgaria Poppy Seed Production per Capita moved from 82.29 Gram in 2015 to 85.91 Gram in 2017 (+4.4%), an average of +2.2% a year. The series high was 85.91 Gram in 2017 and the low 82.29 Gram in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest Bulgaria Poppy Seed Production per Capita?
The highest value was 85.91 Gram in 2017 and the lowest was 82.29 Gram in 2015.
What does the Bulgaria 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 Bulgaria 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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