Higher over the period
Cyprus Olive Oil Production per Capita moved from 1.99 Kilogram in 2015 to 4.24 Kilogram in 2023 (+112.5%), an average of +9.9% a year. The series high was 4.41 Kilogram in 2018 and the low 1.78 Kilogram in 2016.
What Cyprus Olive Oil Production per Capita shows
Cyprus Olive Oil Production per Capita was 4.24 Kilogram in 2023, up 20% on 2022. Cyprus Olive Oil Production per Capita showed an overall increasing trend between 2015 and 2023, despite some fluctuations during the period. Production began at 1.99 kilograms per capita in 2015 and slightly declined to 1.78 kilograms in 2016.
A 59.6% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2018) and low (2016) is 2.62 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +67.9% in 2018.
Ranks 7 of 22 countries covered
Among the 22 countries in this dataset, Cyprus ranks 7 for 2023, behind Greece (22.34 Kilogram) and Spain (17.82 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.325 Kilogram, so Cyprus is above it.
Full series
Cyprus 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.24 | +20% |
| 2022 | 3.53 | −7% |
| 2021 | 3.80 | +3% |
| 2020 | 3.69 | −1.2% |
| 2019 | 3.73 | −15.3% |
| 2018Peak | 4.41 | +67.9% |
| 2017 | 2.63 | +47.3% |
| 2016 Trough | 1.78 | −10.6% |
| 2015 | 1.99 | — |
Regional context
How Cyprus compares in Europe
Olive Oil Production per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Cyprus 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 recovered in 2017, reaching 2.63 kilograms, and continued to increase significantly in 2018, reaching 4.41 kilograms per capita. Production declined slightly to 3.73 kilograms in 2019 and remained stable at 3.69 kilograms in 2020. A small increase was recorded in 2021, with production reaching 3.80 kilograms, followed by a minor decline to 3.53 kilograms in 2022. In 2023, production increased again to 4.24 kilograms per capita.
The data indicates that Cyprus experienced gradual improvement in olive oil production capacity over the nine-year period. The growth from 2015 to 2023 reflects improvements in production performance, although annual variations occurred due to changes in olive harvest conditions, climate factors, and agricultural productivity. The highest production level was observed in 2018, while 2023 represented another strong year compared with the beginning of the period.
Olive oil production per capita measures the quantity of olive oil produced relative to the population and provides insight into production availability on a population-adjusted basis. It should not be interpreted as individual consumption because production may be exported, stored, processed, or used in commercial applications. This indicator supports analysis of agricultural trends, production efficiency, and the development of the olive oil sector.
Cyprus has a traditional olive cultivation sector, and olive oil remains an important agricultural product. The 2015–2023 data highlights gradual growth with moderate fluctuations, showing improvements in production levels over time. Tracking this indicator helps evaluate the performance of Cyprus’s olive oil industry and its role within regional agricultural production.
- Indicator
- Olive Oil Production per Capita
- Country
- Cyprus
- 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 Cyprus 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 Cyprus Olive Oil Production per Capita in 2023?
Cyprus Olive Oil Production per Capita was 4.24 Kilogram in 2023, up 20% on 2022.
How has Cyprus Olive Oil Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Cyprus Olive Oil Production per Capita moved from 1.99 Kilogram in 2015 to 4.24 Kilogram in 2023 (+112.5%), an average of +9.9% a year. The series high was 4.41 Kilogram in 2018 and the low 1.78 Kilogram in 2016.
Which year had the highest and lowest Cyprus Olive Oil Production per Capita?
The highest value was 4.41 Kilogram in 2018 and the lowest was 1.78 Kilogram in 2016.
What does the Cyprus 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 Cyprus 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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