Falling to a series low
Czechia Poppy Seed Production per Capita moved from 2,541 Gram in 2015 to 1,902 Gram in 2017 (−25.2%), an average of −13.5% a year. The series high was 2,713 Gram in 2016 and the low 1,902 Gram in 2017.
What Czechia Poppy Seed Production per Capita shows
Czechia Poppy Seed Production per Capita was 1,902 Gram in 2017, down 29.9% on 2016. Czechia’s poppy seed production per capita showed a fluctuating pattern between 2015 and 2017, with a temporary increase followed by a noticeable decline. According to the provided data, production stood at 2.54 kilograms per capita in 2015, increased to 2.71 kilograms in 2016, and then decreased to 1.90 kilograms in 2017.
A 29.9% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2016) and low (2017) is 811.3 Gram. The sharpest single-year move was −29.9% in 2017.
Ranks 1 of 14 countries covered
Among the 14 countries in this dataset, Czechia ranks 1 for 2017. The global figure for 2017 is 9.22 Gram, so Czechia is above it.
Full series
Czechia 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 | 1,902 | −29.9% |
| 2016Peak | 2,713 | +6.8% |
| 2015 | 2,541 | — |
Regional context
How Czechia compares in Europe
Poppy Seed Production per Capita by country, 2017, Gram. Czechia 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 that production reached its highest level in 2016 before experiencing a substantial reduction in the following year.
The increase from 2015 to 2016 was relatively modest, with production rising by approximately 6.7%. However, the subsequent decline in 2017 was much more pronounced, with per capita production falling by nearly 30% compared with 2016. As a result, the 2017 level was also significantly below the production recorded in 2015. This pattern reflects considerable short-term variability in Czechia’s poppy seed production during the period.
Poppy seed production is part of Czechia’s agricultural produce and contributes to the country’s wider crop production activities. Per capita production provides a population-adjusted measure of agricultural output, allowing changes in production to be evaluated relative to population size. The relatively high per capita values reported for Czechia indicate a notable level of poppy seed production compared with many other countries in the dataset.
Annual fluctuations can be influenced by cultivated area, crop yields, weather conditions, farming practices, and other agricultural factors. However, the supplied data does not specify the individual factors responsible for the changes observed during 2015–2017.
Overall, Czechia recorded a 25.2% decrease in poppy seed production per capita between 2015 and 2017, declining from 2.54 kilograms to 1.90 kilograms. The substantial reduction after the 2016 peak highlights a variable production trend and indicates that the high output achieved in 2016 was not sustained in 2017.
- Indicator
- Poppy Seed Production per Capita
- Country
- Czechia
- 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 Czechia 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 Czechia Poppy Seed Production per Capita in 2017?
Czechia Poppy Seed Production per Capita was 1,902 Gram in 2017, down 29.9% on 2016.
How has Czechia Poppy Seed Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2017?
Czechia Poppy Seed Production per Capita moved from 2,541 Gram in 2015 to 1,902 Gram in 2017 (−25.2%), an average of −13.5% a year. The series high was 2,713 Gram in 2016 and the low 1,902 Gram in 2017.
Which year had the highest and lowest Czechia Poppy Seed Production per Capita?
The highest value was 2,713 Gram in 2016 and the lowest was 1,902 Gram in 2017.
What does the Czechia 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 Czechia 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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