Cameroon 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.

Per capita production increased from 11.42 kilograms in 2015 to 13.59 kilograms in 2016, followed by further growth to 15.00 kilograms in 2017, which represented the highest level recorded during the study period. Production declined slightly in the following years, reaching 14.20 kilograms in 2018 and 13.19 kilograms in 2019. In 2020, production recovered to 14.25 kilograms before experiencing another decline to 11.52 kilograms in 2021. Output improved marginally in 2022, reaching 11.94 kilograms, but decreased slightly to 11.28 kilograms per capita in 2023. Despite these year-to-year variations, Cameroon maintained a relatively stable palm oil production base throughout the period, highlighting the continued importance of palm cultivation within its agricultural economy. As one of Africa's traditional palm oil-producing countries, Cameroon benefits from favorable climatic conditions and established agricultural practices that support palm oil production. Measuring production on a per capita basis provides a standardized indicator that adjusts for population changes, allowing more accurate comparisons across years and with other producing nations. This dataset offers valuable insights into Cameroon's agricultural performance, production efficiency, and the contribution of palm oil to the country's agriculture sector. It supports policymakers, agricultural researchers, agribusiness stakeholders, investors, and market analysts in evaluating production trends, monitoring industry development, and assessing long-term productivity changes. Covering the period from 2015 to 2023, the data serves as a comprehensive reference for understanding Cameroon's palm oil production patterns and supports broader assessments of agricultural growth, resource utilization, regional competitiveness, and the country's role within the African palm oil industry.