Falling to a series low
Croatia Poppy Seed Production per Capita moved from 840.4 Gram in 2015 to 679.4 Gram in 2017 (−19.2%), an average of −10.1% a year. The series high was 840.4 Gram in 2015 and the low 679.4 Gram in 2017.
What Croatia Poppy Seed Production per Capita shows
Croatia Poppy Seed Production per Capita was 679.4 Gram in 2017, down 4.1% on 2016. Croatia’s poppy seed production per capita showed a declining trend between 2015 and 2017, with production decreasing in each successive year. According to the provided data, production stood at 840.39 grams per capita in 2015, declined to 708.16 grams in 2016, and decreased further to 679.42 grams in 2017.
A 19.2% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2017) is 161 Gram. The sharpest single-year move was −15.7% in 2016.
Ranks 2 of 14 countries covered
Among the 14 countries in this dataset, Croatia ranks 2 for 2017, behind Czechia (1,902 Gram) and Hungary (394.9 Gram). The global figure for 2017 is 9.22 Gram, so Croatia is above it.
Full series
Croatia Poppy Seed Production per Capita by year
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Gram.
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| Year | Gram | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Trough | 679.4 | −4.1% |
| 2016 | 708.2 | −15.7% |
| 2015Peak | 840.4 | — |
Regional context
How Croatia compares in Europe
Poppy Seed Production per Capita by country, 2017, Gram. Croatia is highlighted.
1Czechia1,902
2Croatia679.4
3Hungary394.9
4Spain253.9
5Austria204.5
6Turkey183.5
7Serbia146.9
8Bulgaria85.91
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Poppy Seed Production per Capita — Poppy Seed Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of poppy seeds produced in a country divided by its population, measured in grams or kilograms per person. The indicator represents population-adjusted agricultural production and is used to assess the level of poppy seed output relative to the size of the population. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-by-country time series, with values reported for each year in the selected period.
The data includes domestic production of poppy seeds and expresses the output on a per capita basis using population data. It covers the countries and years selected in the Our World in Data Global Food Explorer and reflects agricultural production reported through the underlying food and agriculture datasets. The indicator captures changes in production relative to population size and supports comparisons of poppy seed production across countries and over time.
The data excludes poppy seed imports, exports, stocks, processing, consumption, and trade-related activities because the indicator measures agricultural production only. It does not represent individual consumption or availability of poppy seeds in a country. The per capita calculation does not measure farm-level productivity, yield per hectare, cultivated area, or production efficiency. Differences between countries may also reflect variations in agricultural conditions, reporting practices, population estimates, and production measurement methods."
About this indicator
Poppy Seed Production per Capita — Poppy Seed Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of poppy seeds produced in a country divided by its population, measured in grams or kilograms per person. The indicator represents population-adjusted agricultural production and is used to assess the level of poppy seed output relative to the size of the population. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-by-country time series, with values reported for each year in the selected period.
The figures indicate a significant reduction in production relative to Croatia’s population during the three-year period.
The decline was particularly pronounced between 2015 and 2016, when per capita production fell by more than 15%. Production continued to decrease in 2017, although the pace of decline was smaller than in the previous year. Despite the reduction, Croatia maintained a relatively high level of poppy seed production per capita compared with several other European countries included in the provided dataset.
Poppy seed production forms part of Croatia’s agricultural produce and contributes to its broader crop production activities. Per capita production is a useful indicator for evaluating domestic agricultural output relative to population size. It helps identify changes in production intensity and provides a standardized measure for comparing agricultural production across different years or countries.
Several factors can affect annual poppy seed production, including cultivated area, crop yields, weather conditions, farming practices, and changes in agricultural conditions. However, the provided data only presents production per capita and does not establish the specific reasons for Croatia’s decline during the period.
Overall, Croatia recorded a 19.2% decrease in poppy seed production per capita between 2015 and 2017, falling from 840.39 grams to 679.42 grams. The sustained decline highlights a weakening production trend over the period, although the country continued to record comparatively substantial per capita poppy seed production. These figures provide useful insights into Croatia’s poppy seed farming statistics and agricultural production trends.
- Indicator
- Poppy Seed Production per Capita
- Country
- Croatia
- Region
- Europe
- Unit
- Gram
- Coverage
- 2015–2017, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- August 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Croatia Poppy Seed Production per Capita?
Poppy Seed Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of poppy seeds produced in a country divided by its population, measured in grams or kilograms per person. The indicator represents population-adjusted agricultural production and is used to assess the level of poppy seed output relative to the size of the population. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-by-country time series, with values reported for each year in the selected period.
What was Croatia Poppy Seed Production per Capita in 2017?
Croatia Poppy Seed Production per Capita was 679.4 Gram in 2017, down 4.1% on 2016.
How has Croatia Poppy Seed Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2017?
Croatia Poppy Seed Production per Capita moved from 840.4 Gram in 2015 to 679.4 Gram in 2017 (−19.2%), an average of −10.1% a year. The series high was 840.4 Gram in 2015 and the low 679.4 Gram in 2017.
Which year had the highest and lowest Croatia Poppy Seed Production per Capita?
The highest value was 840.4 Gram in 2015 and the lowest was 679.4 Gram in 2017.
What does the Croatia Poppy Seed Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes domestic production of poppy seeds and expresses the output on a per capita basis using population data. It covers the countries and years selected in the Our World in Data Global Food Explorer and reflects agricultural production reported through the underlying food and agriculture datasets. The indicator captures changes in production relative to population size and supports comparisons of poppy seed production across countries and over time. Excluded: The data excludes poppy seed imports, exports, stocks, processing, consumption, and trade-related activities because the indicator measures agricultural production only. It does not represent individual consumption or availability of poppy seeds in a country. The per capita calculation does not measure farm-level productivity, yield per hectare, cultivated area, or production efficiency. Differences between countries may also reflect variations in agricultural conditions, reporting practices, population estimates, and production measurement methods."
Where does the Croatia Poppy Seed 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..2024&Food=Poppy+seeds&Metric=Production&Per+capita=true&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2017 and is reported in Gram.
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