Higher over the period
Denmark Oats Production per Capita moved from 40.71 Kilogram in 2015 to 42.44 Kilogram in 2024 (+4.2%), an average of +0.5% a year. The series high was 72.99 Kilogram in 2020 and the low 34.99 Kilogram in 2023.
What Denmark Oats Production per Capita shows
Denmark Oats Production per Capita was 42.44 Kilogram in 2024, up 21.3% on 2023. Denmark oats production per capita between 2015 and 2024 shows a strong but fluctuating agricultural trend, reflecting the country’s established cereal farming sector and variations in annual crop performance.
A 52.1% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2020) and low (2023) is 38.01 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +71.6% in 2020.
Ranks 7 of 27 countries covered
Among the 27 countries in this dataset, Denmark ranks 7 for 2024, behind Finland (217.5 Kilogram) and Canada (84.48 Kilogram). The global figure for 2024 is 2.75 Kilogram, so Denmark is above it.
Full series
Denmark Oats 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.44 | +21.3% |
| 2023 Trough | 34.99 | −41.3% |
| 2022 | 59.65 | +5.5% |
| 2021 | 56.53 | −22.6% |
| 2020Peak | 72.99 | +71.6% |
| 2019 | 42.53 | −14% |
| 2018 | 49.46 | −18.6% |
| 2017 | 60.74 | +15.3% |
| 2016 | 52.70 | +29.5% |
| 2015 | 40.71 | — |
Regional context
How Denmark compares in Europe
Oats Production per Capita by country, 2024, Kilogram. Denmark is highlighted.
1Finland217.5
2Sweden58.69
3Norway50.75
4Ireland43.01
5Denmark42.44
6Poland41.95
7Spain24.26
8UK14.26
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Oats Production per Capita — Oats Production Per Capita refers to the annual production of oats divided by the total population of a country, measured in kilograms or grams per person per year. The indicator represents the average amount of oats produced for each individual based on total agricultural production and population size. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-level time series, with values reported annually for the selected period. The data provides insights into oat production performance, agricultural productivity, and changes in production capacity relative to population growth.
The data includes the total agricultural production of oats, covering oat crops harvested for food, feed, and other agricultural uses as reported in global food and agriculture datasets. The indicator incorporates annual oat production volumes and population estimates to calculate per capita production values. Our World in Data compiles the data from internationally recognised agricultural statistics sources, including the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and provides comparable country-level figures across different regions and time periods.
The data excludes oat consumption, imports, exports, processing activities, and market demand. It does not measure individual dietary intake, availability of oats for consumers, or actual domestic supply after trade adjustments. The indicator also does not represent productivity per hectare, farm-level efficiency, or quality differences in oat production. Variations may occur due to differences in agricultural reporting methods, estimation procedures, and population data sources used for calculating per capita values.
About this indicator
Oats Production per Capita — Oats Production Per Capita refers to the annual production of oats divided by the total population of a country, measured in kilograms or grams per person per year. The indicator represents the average amount of oats produced for each individual based on total agricultural production and population size. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-level time series, with values reported annually for the selected period. The data provides insights into oat production performance, agricultural productivity, and changes in production capacity relative to population growth.
Based on Our World in Data, oats production per capita increased from 40.71 kilograms in 2015 to 42.44 kilograms in 2024, indicating a slight overall improvement despite considerable changes throughout the period. The indicator provides insight into Denmark’s oat production efficiency relative to population size and helps evaluate changes in agricultural productivity, crop yields, and farming performance.
During the early years, production per capita increased from 40.71 kilograms in 2015 to 52.70 kilograms in 2016 and further to 60.74 kilograms in 2017, reflecting improved production conditions and stronger crop output. However, production declined to 49.46 kilograms in 2018 and 42.53 kilograms in 2019, showing the impact of seasonal variations, weather conditions, and changes in crop productivity. These fluctuations highlight the sensitivity of oat production to annual agricultural conditions.
Production recovered significantly in 2020, reaching 72.99 kilograms per capita, the highest level recorded during the period. However, output declined to 56.53 kilograms in 2021 before increasing slightly to 59.65 kilograms in 2022, indicating continued but variable production performance. These changes may be linked to variations in harvested area, yield improvements, and environmental factors affecting cereal cultivation.
In recent years, oats production per capita decreased to 34.99 kilograms in 2023, representing the lowest value during the decade. Production recovered moderately in 2024 to 42.44 kilograms, suggesting improved conditions compared with the previous year, although output remained below earlier peak levels.
Overall, the dataset highlights the variability and resilience of Denmark’s oats production per capita from 2015 to 2024. It provides valuable insights for analysing agricultural trends, benchmarking production performance, evaluating productivity changes, forecasting future oat production, and supporting agricultural policy, food security analysis, and market research.
- Indicator
- Oats Production per Capita
- Country
- Denmark
- Region
- Europe
- Unit
- Kilogram
- Coverage
- 2015–2024, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Denmark Oats Production per Capita?
Oats Production Per Capita refers to the annual production of oats divided by the total population of a country, measured in kilograms or grams per person per year. The indicator represents the average amount of oats produced for each individual based on total agricultural production and population size. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-level time series, with values reported annually for the selected period. The data provides insights into oat production performance, agricultural productivity, and changes in production capacity relative to population growth.
What was Denmark Oats Production per Capita in 2024?
Denmark Oats Production per Capita was 42.44 Kilogram in 2024, up 21.3% on 2023.
How has Denmark Oats Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Denmark Oats Production per Capita moved from 40.71 Kilogram in 2015 to 42.44 Kilogram in 2024 (+4.2%), an average of +0.5% a year. The series high was 72.99 Kilogram in 2020 and the low 34.99 Kilogram in 2023.
Which year had the highest and lowest Denmark Oats Production per Capita?
The highest value was 72.99 Kilogram in 2020 and the lowest was 34.99 Kilogram in 2023.
What does the Denmark Oats Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes the total agricultural production of oats, covering oat crops harvested for food, feed, and other agricultural uses as reported in global food and agriculture datasets. The indicator incorporates annual oat production volumes and population estimates to calculate per capita production values. Our World in Data compiles the data from internationally recognised agricultural statistics sources, including the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and provides comparable country-level figures across different regions and time periods. Excluded: The data excludes oat consumption, imports, exports, processing activities, and market demand. It does not measure individual dietary intake, availability of oats for consumers, or actual domestic supply after trade adjustments. The indicator also does not represent productivity per hectare, farm-level efficiency, or quality differences in oat production. Variations may occur due to differences in agricultural reporting methods, estimation procedures, and population data sources used for calculating per capita values.
Where does the Denmark Oats 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=Oats&Metric=Production&Per+capita=true&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Kilogram.
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