Lower over the period
Canada Oats Production per Capita moved from 95.24 Kilogram in 2015 to 84.48 Kilogram in 2024 (−11.3%), an average of −1.3% a year. The series high was 134.6 Kilogram in 2022 and the low 67.25 Kilogram in 2023.
What Canada Oats Production per Capita shows
Canada Oats Production per Capita was 84.48 Kilogram in 2024, up 25.6% on 2023. Canada oats production per capita between 2015 and 2024 shows a strong but fluctuating agricultural performance, reflecting the country's significant role in global oat production. Based on Our World in Data, oats production per capita changed from 95.24 kilograms in 2015 to 84.48 kilograms in 2024, showing an overall decline despite several years of high production.
A 50% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2023) is 67.37 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +78.6% in 2022.
Ranks 2 of 27 countries covered
Among the 27 countries in this dataset, Canada ranks 2 for 2024, behind Finland (217.5 Kilogram) and Sweden (58.69 Kilogram). The global figure for 2024 is 2.75 Kilogram, so Canada is above it.
Full series
Canada Oats 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 | 84.48 | +25.6% |
| 2023 Trough | 67.25 | −50% |
| 2022Peak | 134.6 | +78.6% |
| 2021 | 75.38 | −37.1% |
| 2020 | 119.9 | +7.1% |
| 2019 | 111.9 | +21.4% |
| 2018 | 92.13 | −9.2% |
| 2017 | 101.4 | +14.1% |
| 2016 | 88.88 | −6.7% |
| 2015 | 95.24 | — |
Regional context
How Canada compares in North America
Oats Production per Capita by country, 2024, Kilogram. Canada is highlighted.
1Canada84.48
2U.S.2.85
3Mexico0.570
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Oats Production per Capita — Oats Production Per Capita refers to the annual production of oats divided by the total population of a country, measured in kilograms or grams per person per year. The indicator represents the average amount of oats produced for each individual based on total agricultural production and population size. 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 provides insights into oat production performance, agricultural productivity, and changes in production capacity relative to population growth.
The data includes the total agricultural production of oats, covering oat crops harvested for food, feed, and other agricultural uses as reported in global food and agriculture datasets. The indicator incorporates annual oat production volumes and population estimates to calculate per capita production values. Our World in Data compiles the data from internationally recognised agricultural statistics sources, including the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and provides comparable country-level figures across different regions and time periods.
The data excludes oat consumption, imports, exports, processing activities, and market demand. It does not measure individual dietary intake, availability of oats for consumers, or actual domestic supply after trade adjustments. The indicator also does not represent productivity per hectare, farm-level efficiency, or quality differences in oat production. Variations may occur due to differences in agricultural reporting methods, estimation procedures, and population data sources used for calculating per capita values.
About this indicator
Oats Production per Capita — Oats Production Per Capita refers to the annual production of oats divided by the total population of a country, measured in kilograms or grams per person per year. The indicator represents the average amount of oats produced for each individual based on total agricultural production and population size. 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 provides insights into oat production performance, agricultural productivity, and changes in production capacity relative to population growth.
The indicator provides insights into agricultural productivity, crop output, and production efficiency relative to population size. Canada’s oat sector is influenced by cultivated area, weather conditions, crop yields, and farming practices across major agricultural regions.
During the early period, production per capita declined slightly from 95.24 kilograms in 2015 to 88.88 kilograms in 2016 before increasing to 101.42 kilograms in 2017. Production moderated to 92.13 kilograms in 2018 and reached 111.88 kilograms in 2019, supported by improved harvest conditions and strong crop performance. These variations highlight the impact of seasonal factors and agricultural productivity on annual oat output.
Production continued to strengthen in 2020, reaching 119.87 kilograms per capita, before declining to 75.38 kilograms in 2021, the lowest level during the period. A significant recovery occurred in 2022, when production reached a record 134.63 kilograms per capita, indicating favourable growing conditions and higher yields. However, output decreased to 67.25 kilograms in 2023 before recovering to 84.48 kilograms in 2024.
Overall, the dataset highlights the resilience and variability of Canada’s oats production per capita over the decade. It is valuable for analysing agricultural trends, comparing country performance, evaluating productivity changes, forecasting future production, and supporting agricultural policy, food security assessments, and market research.
- Indicator
- Oats Production per Capita
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- North America
- 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 Canada Oats Production per Capita?
Oats Production Per Capita refers to the annual production of oats divided by the total population of a country, measured in kilograms or grams per person per year. The indicator represents the average amount of oats produced for each individual based on total agricultural production and population size. 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 provides insights into oat production performance, agricultural productivity, and changes in production capacity relative to population growth.
What was Canada Oats Production per Capita in 2024?
Canada Oats Production per Capita was 84.48 Kilogram in 2024, up 25.6% on 2023.
How has Canada Oats Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Canada Oats Production per Capita moved from 95.24 Kilogram in 2015 to 84.48 Kilogram in 2024 (−11.3%), an average of −1.3% a year. The series high was 134.6 Kilogram in 2022 and the low 67.25 Kilogram in 2023.
Which year had the highest and lowest Canada Oats Production per Capita?
The highest value was 134.6 Kilogram in 2022 and the lowest was 67.25 Kilogram in 2023.
What does the Canada Oats Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes the total agricultural production of oats, covering oat crops harvested for food, feed, and other agricultural uses as reported in global food and agriculture datasets. The indicator incorporates annual oat production volumes and population estimates to calculate per capita production values. Our World in Data compiles the data from internationally recognised agricultural statistics sources, including the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and provides comparable country-level figures across different regions and time periods. Excluded: The data excludes oat consumption, imports, exports, processing activities, and market demand. It does not measure individual dietary intake, availability of oats for consumers, or actual domestic supply after trade adjustments. The indicator also does not represent productivity per hectare, farm-level efficiency, or quality differences in oat production. Variations may occur due to differences in agricultural reporting methods, estimation procedures, and population data sources used for calculating per capita values.
Where does the Canada Oats 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=Oats&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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