Broadly stable
Croatia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 3.05 Kilogram in 2015 to 3.04 Kilogram in 2023 (−0.3%), an average of −0% a year. The series high was 3.31 Kilogram in 2018 and the low 2.61 Kilogram in 2021.
What Croatia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita shows
Croatia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 3.04 Kilogram in 2023, up 5.9% on 2022. Croatia's cocoa beans consumption per capita between 2015 and 2023 reflects a stable but fluctuating consumer market, supported by traditional chocolate consumption habits, strong confectionery demand, and continued consumer interest in cocoa-based products. Validated Our World in Data data shows per capita cocoa beans consumption decreased slightly from 3.05 kg in 2015 to 3.04 kg in 2023.
A 21.1% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2018) and low (2021) is 0.700 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was −15.3% in 2021.
Ranks 12 of 44 countries covered
Among the 44 countries in this dataset, Croatia ranks 12 for 2023, behind Luxembourg (5.42 Kilogram) and Iceland (5.27 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.658 Kilogram, so Croatia is above it.
Full series
Croatia 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 | 3.04 | +5.9% |
| 2022 | 2.87 | +10% |
| 2021 Trough | 2.61 | −15.3% |
| 2020 | 3.08 | +4.1% |
| 2019 | 2.96 | −10.6% |
| 2018Peak | 3.31 | +2.8% |
| 2017 | 3.22 | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 3.13 | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 3.05 | — |
Regional context
How Croatia compares in Europe
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Croatia is highlighted.
1Luxembourg5.42
2Iceland5.27
3Montenegro4.41
4France4.04
5UK3.94
6malta3.63
7Slovenia3.52
11Croatia3.04
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 limited overall change, Croatia maintained consistent cocoa consumption levels due to established retail availability, consumer preference for chocolate products, and demand across confectionery and bakery sectors.
During the early period, consumption increased steadily from 3.05 kg in 2015 to 3.31 kg in 2018, reflecting stronger household demand, improved consumer spending, and growing availability of chocolate products. However, consumption declined to 2.96 kg in 2019, indicating a temporary moderation in cocoa-based product consumption before the pandemic period.
In 2020, consumption recovered slightly to 3.08 kg, supported by increased household food consumption and higher demand for packaged confectionery products. However, consumption declined further to 2.61 kg in 2021, representing the lowest level during the study period. This reduction was influenced by changing consumer behavior, economic uncertainty, and shifts in household spending priorities.
The market gradually recovered in 2022, with consumption increasing to 2.87 kg, followed by further improvement to 3.04 kg in 2023. This recovery reflects renewed consumer demand, improving economic conditions, and continued interest in chocolate and cocoa-based products.
Overall, Croatia's cocoa consumption market demonstrates resilience despite short-term fluctuations. The country's established confectionery culture, consumer preference for sweet products, and stable retail environment continue to support long-term market demand. The dataset provides valuable insights for chocolate manufacturers, cocoa suppliers, retailers, and investors to analyze consumption trends, benchmark performance, forecast demand, and understand evolving consumer preferences within Croatia's cocoa market.
- Indicator
- Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita
- Country
- Croatia
- Region
- Europe
- 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 Croatia 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 Croatia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita in 2023?
Croatia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 3.04 Kilogram in 2023, up 5.9% on 2022.
How has Croatia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Croatia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 3.05 Kilogram in 2015 to 3.04 Kilogram in 2023 (−0.3%), an average of −0% a year. The series high was 3.31 Kilogram in 2018 and the low 2.61 Kilogram in 2021.
Which year had the highest and lowest Croatia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
The highest value was 3.31 Kilogram in 2018 and the lowest was 2.61 Kilogram in 2021.
What does the Croatia 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 Croatia 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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