Higher over the period
Egypt Olive Oil Production per Capita moved from 0.169 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.349 Kilogram in 2023 (+107%), an average of +9.5% a year. The series high was 0.406 Kilogram in 2022 and the low 0.169 Kilogram in 2015.
What Egypt Olive Oil Production per Capita shows
Egypt Olive Oil Production per Capita was 0.349 Kilogram in 2023, down 13.9% on 2022. Egypt Olive Oil Production per Capita showed significant growth between 2015 and 2023, reflecting improvements in olive cultivation, production capacity, and agricultural development. The indicator started at 168.68 grams per capita in 2015 and increased to 206.60 grams in 2016.
A 58.4% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2015) is 0.237 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +54.5% in 2017.
Ranks 18 of 22 countries covered
Among the 22 countries in this dataset, Egypt ranks 18 for 2023, behind Greece (22.34 Kilogram) and Spain (17.82 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.325 Kilogram, so Egypt is above it.
Full series
Egypt 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 | 0.349 | −13.9% |
| 2022Peak | 0.406 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | 0.397 | +20.7% |
| 2020 | 0.329 | −14.2% |
| 2019 | 0.384 | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 0.378 | +18.6% |
| 2017 | 0.319 | +54.5% |
| 2016 | 0.207 | +22.5% |
| 2015 Trough | 0.169 | — |
Regional context
How Egypt compares in Africa
Olive Oil Production per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Egypt is highlighted.
1Tunisia17.21
2Morocco3.19
3Algeria1.76
4Egypt0.349
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.
Production continued to rise strongly in 2017, reaching 319.20 grams per capita, followed by further growth to 378.49 grams in 2018. The upward trend continued in 2019, when production reached 384.00 grams per capita. However, production declined slightly in 2020 to 329.32 grams before recovering in 2021 with 397.45 grams. The indicator reached its highest value in 2022 at 405.80 grams per capita before declining moderately to 349.24 grams in 2023.
The overall trend indicates that Egypt experienced substantial growth in olive oil production per capita during the period. Production more than doubled between 2015 and the peak recorded in 2022, highlighting improvements in olive cultivation and production output. The decline in 2023 represents a reduction from the previous year but still reflects a significantly higher production level compared with the beginning of the period.
Olive oil production per capita measures total olive oil production relative to population size and provides a population-adjusted view of agricultural output. This indicator does not represent consumption because produced olive oil may be exported, stored, processed, or distributed through various supply chains. It is useful for analyzing production performance, agricultural productivity, and industry development.
Egypt has expanded olive cultivation through increased agricultural investment and utilization of suitable growing regions. The 2015–2023 data highlights a positive long-term production trend, demonstrating the growth potential of Egypt’s olive oil sector. Tracking this indicator helps evaluate changes in production capacity and Egypt’s role in the African olive oil market.
- Indicator
- Olive Oil Production per Capita
- Country
- Egypt
- Region
- Africa
- 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 Egypt 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 Egypt Olive Oil Production per Capita in 2023?
Egypt Olive Oil Production per Capita was 0.349 Kilogram in 2023, down 13.9% on 2022.
How has Egypt Olive Oil Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Egypt Olive Oil Production per Capita moved from 0.169 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.349 Kilogram in 2023 (+107%), an average of +9.5% a year. The series high was 0.406 Kilogram in 2022 and the low 0.169 Kilogram in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest Egypt Olive Oil Production per Capita?
The highest value was 0.406 Kilogram in 2022 and the lowest was 0.169 Kilogram in 2015.
What does the Egypt 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 Egypt 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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