China 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 marginally to 79.36 grams in 2019 before dipping to its lowest level of 78.81 grams in 2020. In the following years, production remained largely unchanged at 79.31 grams in 2021, 79.19 grams in 2022, and 79.35 grams in 2023. The narrow range of fluctuations throughout the nine-year period indicates a mature and stable production profile with no significant expansion or contraction in domestic palm oil output. Unlike major palm oil-producing countries in Southeast Asia, China's production remains comparatively low due to climatic limitations and greater dependence on imports to meet domestic demand. Expressing production on a per capita basis provides a standardized measure that accounts for population changes and enables meaningful comparisons across countries and over time. This macro indicator offers valuable insights into China's agricultural production patterns and supports assessments of long-term trends in domestic palm oil output. The dataset is useful for policymakers, researchers, agribusiness companies, and market analysts seeking to evaluate production stability, compare international production levels, and understand China's role within the global palm oil industry. Covering the period from 2015 to 2023, the data serves as a reliable reference for monitoring production performance, agricultural development, and changes in the country's palm oil sector.

Philippines