Colombia 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 strongly in 2017, reaching 33.81 kilograms, followed by a marginal decrease to 33.28 kilograms in 2018. In 2019, production declined to 30.61 kilograms and remained relatively stable at 30.77 kilograms in 2020. The sector regained momentum in the following years, with production increasing to 34.14 kilograms in 2021, 34.16 kilograms in 2022, and reaching the highest level of 35.20 kilograms per capita in 2023. The overall growth from the beginning to the end of the study period indicates continued development of Colombia's palm oil industry, supported by improvements in cultivation practices, plantation expansion, and agricultural productivity. Measuring production on a per capita basis provides a standardized indicator that adjusts for population changes, enabling meaningful comparisons across years and between different producing countries. This macro indicator provides valuable insights into Colombia's agricultural performance and the growing importance of palm oil within its agricultural economy. It supports policymakers, agricultural researchers, agribusiness stakeholders, investors, and market analysts in evaluating production trends, monitoring industry progress, and assessing long-term productivity. Covering 2015 to 2023, the dataset serves as a reliable benchmark for understanding Colombia's palm oil production dynamics and provides important information for analyzing agricultural development, production efficiency, resource utilization, and regional competitiveness. The data also contributes to broader evaluations of South America's role in the global palm oil market by highlighting changes in production capacity and the country's evolving contribution to international palm oil supply chains.