Higher over the period
Chile Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 1.48 Kilogram in 2015 to 1.82 Kilogram in 2023 (+23%), an average of +2.6% a year. The series high was 2.23 Kilogram in 2022 and the low 1.48 Kilogram in 2015.
What Chile Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita shows
Chile Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 1.82 Kilogram in 2023, down 18.4% on 2022. Chile's cocoa beans consumption per capita between 2015 and 2023 reflects a steadily expanding consumer market, supported by increasing demand for chocolate products, changing dietary preferences, and the growth of confectionery and premium food segments. Validated Our World in Data data shows per capita cocoa beans consumption increased from 1.48 kg in 2015 to 1.82 kg in 2023.
A 33.6% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2015) is 0.750 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +29.2% in 2021.
Ranks 20 of 44 countries covered
Among the 44 countries in this dataset, Chile ranks 20 for 2023, behind Luxembourg (5.42 Kilogram) and Iceland (5.27 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.658 Kilogram, so Chile is above it.
Full series
Chile Cocoa Beans Consumption 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.82 | −18.4% |
| 2022Peak | 2.23 | +7.2% |
| 2021 | 2.08 | +29.2% |
| 2020 | 1.61 | −1.2% |
| 2019 | 1.63 | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 1.61 | +5.2% |
| 2017 | 1.53 | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 1.52 | +2.7% |
| 2015 Trough | 1.48 | — |
Regional context
How Chile compares in South America
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Chile is highlighted.
1Chile1.82
2Brazil1.29
3Argentina1.23
4Colombia0.810
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita — Cocoa beans consumption per capita refers to the average amount of cocoa beans available for consumption per person in a country, measured in grams per person per year. The indicator represents the per capita availability of cocoa beans based on food supply data, reflecting the estimated quantity of cocoa beans available for human consumption after accounting for production, imports, exports, and other supply adjustments. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-by-country time series, with values reported annually for the selected period.
The data includes the estimated per capita availability of cocoa beans for human consumption, calculated from national food supply balances. It covers cocoa beans as a food commodity and reflects factors such as domestic production, imports, exports, stock changes, and other supply-side adjustments used to estimate food availability. The dataset is compiled from food balance statistics based on sources such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, with values standardized on a per-person basis for cross-country comparison.
The data excludes actual individual consumption patterns, household-level consumption surveys, and differences in consumption behavior among population groups. It does not measure the consumption of processed chocolate products, cocoa powder, cocoa butter, or other cocoa-derived products separately. The indicator also excludes non-food uses of cocoa beans, food waste at the retail or household level, and informal or unrecorded consumption activities. Values represent food availability estimates rather than direct measurements of cocoa beans physically consumed by individuals.
About this indicator
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita — Cocoa beans consumption per capita refers to the average amount of cocoa beans available for consumption per person in a country, measured in grams per person per year. The indicator represents the per capita availability of cocoa beans based on food supply data, reflecting the estimated quantity of cocoa beans available for human consumption after accounting for production, imports, exports, and other supply adjustments. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-by-country time series, with values reported annually for the selected period.
Despite some fluctuations during the period, Chile maintained a positive long-term consumption trend, supported by strong retail availability, urban consumer demand, and increasing interest in cocoa-based products.
During the early period, consumption increased gradually from 1.48 kg in 2015 to 1.52 kg in 2016 and 1.53 kg in 2017. Growth continued in 2018, reaching 1.61 kg, and further increased to 1.63 kg in 2019. This upward movement reflected stable consumer demand, expanding chocolate product availability, and growing adoption of cocoa-based foods and beverages among Chilean consumers.
In 2020, consumption remained relatively stable at 1.61 kg, despite pandemic-related disruptions affecting retail and foodservice channels. The market experienced significant growth in 2021, when consumption increased to 2.08 kg, supported by economic recovery, higher household consumption, and increased demand for packaged confectionery products.
Consumption reached its highest level in 2022, at 2.23 kg, reflecting strong consumer interest, improved retail activity, and expanding premium chocolate categories. However, consumption moderated to 1.82 kg in 2023, indicating market normalization after the previous peak while maintaining a higher level compared with the early years.
Overall, Chile's cocoa consumption market demonstrates strong growth potential, supported by rising consumer awareness, established food retail infrastructure, and increasing demand for chocolate and cocoa-based products. The dataset provides valuable insights for chocolate manufacturers, cocoa suppliers, retailers, and investors to analyze consumption trends, benchmark market performance, forecast demand, and understand evolving consumer preferences within Chile's cocoa market.
- Indicator
- Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita
- Country
- Chile
- Region
- South America
- Unit
- Kilogram
- Coverage
- 2015–2023, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Chile Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
Cocoa beans consumption per capita refers to the average amount of cocoa beans available for consumption per person in a country, measured in grams per person per year. The indicator represents the per capita availability of cocoa beans based on food supply data, reflecting the estimated quantity of cocoa beans available for human consumption after accounting for production, imports, exports, and other supply adjustments. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-by-country time series, with values reported annually for the selected period.
What was Chile Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita in 2023?
Chile Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 1.82 Kilogram in 2023, down 18.4% on 2022.
How has Chile Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Chile Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 1.48 Kilogram in 2015 to 1.82 Kilogram in 2023 (+23%), an average of +2.6% a year. The series high was 2.23 Kilogram in 2022 and the low 1.48 Kilogram in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest Chile Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
The highest value was 2.23 Kilogram in 2022 and the lowest was 1.48 Kilogram in 2015.
What does the Chile Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes the estimated per capita availability of cocoa beans for human consumption, calculated from national food supply balances. It covers cocoa beans as a food commodity and reflects factors such as domestic production, imports, exports, stock changes, and other supply-side adjustments used to estimate food availability. The dataset is compiled from food balance statistics based on sources such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, with values standardized on a per-person basis for cross-country comparison. Excluded: The data excludes actual individual consumption patterns, household-level consumption surveys, and differences in consumption behavior among population groups. It does not measure the consumption of processed chocolate products, cocoa powder, cocoa butter, or other cocoa-derived products separately. The indicator also excludes non-food uses of cocoa beans, food waste at the retail or household level, and informal or unrecorded consumption activities. Values represent food availability estimates rather than direct measurements of cocoa beans physically consumed by individuals.
Where does the Chile Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita data come from?
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?tab=table&time=2015..latest&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls&tableSearch=singa&Food=Cocoa+beans&Metric=Food+available+for+consumption&Per+capita=true). It covers 2015–2023 and is reported in Kilogram.
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