Rising to a series high
Croatia Olive Oil Production per Capita moved from 0.351 Kilogram in 2015 to 1.16 Kilogram in 2023 (+229.4%), an average of +16.1% a year. The series high was 1.16 Kilogram in 2023 and the low 0.325 Kilogram in 2017.
What Croatia Olive Oil Production per Capita shows
Croatia Olive Oil Production per Capita was 1.16 Kilogram in 2023, up 32.7% on 2022. Croatia Olive Oil Production per Capita recorded significant growth between 2015 and 2023, with notable fluctuations throughout the period. Production began at 350.64 grams per capita in 2015 and increased to 420.17 grams in 2016.
A 71.9% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2017) is 0.830 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +152.4% in 2018.
Ranks 15 of 22 countries covered
Among the 22 countries in this dataset, Croatia ranks 15 for 2023, behind Greece (22.34 Kilogram) and Spain (17.82 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.325 Kilogram, so Croatia is above it.
Full series
Croatia Olive Oil 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023Peak | 1.16 | +32.7% |
| 2022 | 0.870 | −2.4% |
| 2021 | 0.892 | −19.9% |
| 2020 | 1.11 | +23.2% |
| 2019 | 0.903 | +10.1% |
| 2018 | 0.820 | +152.4% |
| 2017 Trough | 0.325 | −22.7% |
| 2016 | 0.420 | +19.8% |
| 2015 | 0.351 | — |
Regional context
How Croatia compares in Europe
Olive Oil Production per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Croatia is highlighted.
1Greece22.34
2Spain17.82
3Portugal16.83
4Albania10.14
5Italy6.04
6Cyprus4.24
7Croatia1.16
8France0.0557
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Olive Oil Production per Capita — Olive Oil Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of olive oil produced in a country relative to its population size, measured in grams or kilograms per person. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-level production measure with values available across selected years. The indicator allows comparison of olive oil production performance between countries by adjusting total production according to population size.
The data includes annual olive oil production volumes from cultivated olive crops used for olive oil extraction, converted into a per capita measurement using national population data. It covers olive oil output from agricultural production activities and reflects changes influenced by olive cultivation areas, harvest cycles, climatic conditions, farming practices, and production efficiency. The indicator includes country-level production estimates reported for the selected period and supports analysis of trends in the global olive oil sector.
The data excludes olive oil consumption, imports, exports, retail sales, market prices, and individual household usage. It does not measure the amount of olive oil available or consumed per person, as produced olive oil may be exported, stored, processed, or distributed through different supply chains. The indicator also excludes production of other edible oils such as sunflower oil, soybean oil, palm oil, and other vegetable oils. Differences may occur due to variations in agricultural data collection methods, production estimates, and population calculations used for per capita conversion.
About this indicator
Olive Oil Production per Capita — Olive Oil Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of olive oil produced in a country relative to its population size, measured in grams or kilograms per person. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-level production measure with values available across selected years. The indicator allows comparison of olive oil production performance between countries by adjusting total production according to population size.
The indicator declined slightly to 324.82 grams in 2017 before rising sharply to 819.90 grams in 2018. Production continued to increase in 2019, reaching 903.08 grams per capita, and reached its highest level in 2020 at 1,112.81 grams. A decline was observed in 2021, with production decreasing to 891.81 grams, followed by a slight reduction to 870.23 grams in 2022. In 2023, production recovered and reached 1,155.02 grams per capita, representing the highest value recorded during the period.
The overall trend indicates strong growth in Croatia’s olive oil production per capita, particularly after 2017. The increase from 324.82 grams in 2017 to over 1,000 grams in later years demonstrates significant improvement in production capacity. The fluctuations between years highlight the influence of olive harvest cycles, climatic conditions, agricultural practices, and variations in production output. The strong performance in 2020 and 2023 reflects favorable production conditions and increased olive oil availability relative to population size.
Olive oil production per capita measures total olive oil production compared with the population and provides a population-adjusted perspective of agricultural output. It does not indicate individual consumption, as olive oil can be exported, stored, processed, or distributed through various markets. The indicator is valuable for analyzing production efficiency, agricultural development, and long-term sector trends.
Croatia’s olive oil industry has gained recognition for quality production and traditional cultivation methods. The 2015–2023 data highlights a significant expansion in production per capita, demonstrating the country’s growing importance within the European olive oil sector and its increasing contribution to regional agricultural markets.
- Indicator
- Olive Oil Production per Capita
- Country
- Croatia
- Region
- Europe
- Unit
- Kilogram
- Coverage
- 2015–2023, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- August 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Croatia Olive Oil Production per Capita?
Olive Oil Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of olive oil produced in a country relative to its population size, measured in grams or kilograms per person. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-level production measure with values available across selected years. The indicator allows comparison of olive oil production performance between countries by adjusting total production according to population size.
What was Croatia Olive Oil Production per Capita in 2023?
Croatia Olive Oil Production per Capita was 1.16 Kilogram in 2023, up 32.7% on 2022.
How has Croatia Olive Oil Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Croatia Olive Oil Production per Capita moved from 0.351 Kilogram in 2015 to 1.16 Kilogram in 2023 (+229.4%), an average of +16.1% a year. The series high was 1.16 Kilogram in 2023 and the low 0.325 Kilogram in 2017.
Which year had the highest and lowest Croatia Olive Oil Production per Capita?
The highest value was 1.16 Kilogram in 2023 and the lowest was 0.325 Kilogram in 2017.
What does the Croatia Olive Oil Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes annual olive oil production volumes from cultivated olive crops used for olive oil extraction, converted into a per capita measurement using national population data. It covers olive oil output from agricultural production activities and reflects changes influenced by olive cultivation areas, harvest cycles, climatic conditions, farming practices, and production efficiency. The indicator includes country-level production estimates reported for the selected period and supports analysis of trends in the global olive oil sector. Excluded: The data excludes olive oil consumption, imports, exports, retail sales, market prices, and individual household usage. It does not measure the amount of olive oil available or consumed per person, as produced olive oil may be exported, stored, processed, or distributed through different supply chains. The indicator also excludes production of other edible oils such as sunflower oil, soybean oil, palm oil, and other vegetable oils. Differences may occur due to variations in agricultural data collection methods, production estimates, and population calculations used for per capita conversion.
Where does the Croatia Olive Oil 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..2023&Food=Olive+oil&Metric=Production&Per+capita=true&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2023 and is reported in Kilogram.
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