Ecuador Palm Oil Production per Capita

Palm Oil Production per Capita — Palm oil production per capita refers to the annual quantity of palm oil produced by a country relative to its population, measured in kilograms or grams per person. This indicator represents the average palm oil production contribution per individual and helps assess production intensity, agricultural productivity, and the relative importance of palm oil cultivation within a country's agriculture sector. 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 is based on global food production statistics and provides comparable production measurements across countries and years. Inclusions: The data includes annual palm oil production volumes adjusted according to population size for each country, covering the production of palm oil from agricultural activities during the selected period. It includes country-level production estimates reported on a per capita basis and captures changes resulting from variations in cultivation, plantation output, agricultural productivity, and population growth. The indicator covers palm oil production trends from 2015 to 2023, enabling comparisons of production performance across regions and countries. The dataset includes values expressed in kilograms or grams per capita depending on the reporting unit and provides historical production trends for agricultural analysis. Exclusions: The data excludes palm oil consumption, imports, exports, processing volumes, and market demand indicators. It does not represent individual consumption levels or availability of palm oil within a country. The indicator does not measure plantation area, yield per hectare, production costs, or economic value generated from palm oil production. It also excludes other vegetable oils and agricultural commodities that are not classified as palm oil. Differences between countries may occur due to variations in agricultural practices, climatic conditions, production systems, and population sizes. The indicator focuses only on production output relative to population and does not capture broader environmental, social, or trade-related impacts associated with palm oil production.

Production then moderated to 34.01 kilograms in 2017 and 32.85 kilograms in 2018, followed by a more noticeable decline to 29.35 kilograms in 2019. The downward trend continued in the following years, with production decreasing to 27.61 kilograms in 2020, 25.36 kilograms in 2021, and reaching the lowest level of 25.04 kilograms in 2022. In 2023, production recovered slightly to 27.51 kilograms per capita, indicating early signs of stabilization after several years of decline. Despite the overall reduction compared with 2015 levels, Ecuador maintained a consistent palm oil production base throughout the period, highlighting the continued contribution of palm cultivation to its agricultural sector. Measuring production on a per capita basis provides a standardized assessment of output relative to population size, allowing meaningful comparisons across years and with other palm oil-producing countries. This dataset offers valuable insights into Ecuador's agricultural production trends, productivity changes, and the evolving role of palm oil within the country's economy. It supports policymakers, researchers, agribusiness companies, investors, and market analysts in evaluating sector performance, monitoring production patterns, and assessing long-term industry development. Covering 2015 to 2023, the data provides a comprehensive view of Ecuador's palm oil production performance and serves as a useful reference for analyzing agricultural output, resource utilization, production efficiency, and the country's position within the regional and global palm oil industry.