Falling to a series low
Egypt Sugarcane Production per Capita moved from 159.7 Kilogram in 2015 to 114.2 Kilogram in 2024 (−28.5%), an average of −3.7% a year. The series high was 159.7 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 114.2 Kilogram in 2024.
What Egypt Sugarcane Production per Capita shows
Egypt Sugarcane Production per Capita was 114.2 Kilogram in 2024, down 8.2% on 2023. Egypt’s sugarcane production per capita experienced a consistent declining trend between 2015 and 2024, reflecting challenges related to agricultural productivity, water availability, cultivation patterns, and changes in domestic crop production.
A 28.5% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2024) is 45.43 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was −10% in 2023.
Ranks 19 of 26 countries covered
Among the 26 countries in this dataset, Egypt ranks 19 for 2024, behind Eswatini (4,453 Kilogram) and Belize (4,003 Kilogram). The global figure for 2024 is 237.7 Kilogram, so Egypt is below it.
Full series
Egypt Sugarcane 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 Trough | 114.2 | −8.2% |
| 2023 | 124.4 | −10% |
| 2022 | 138.2 | −3.9% |
| 2021 | 143.8 | −0.9% |
| 2020 | 145.1 | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 142.6 | −4.8% |
| 2018 | 149.7 | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 148.3 | −3.1% |
| 2016 | 153.1 | −4.1% |
| 2015Peak | 159.7 | — |
Regional context
How Egypt compares in Africa
Sugarcane Production per Capita by country, 2024, Kilogram. Egypt is highlighted.
1Eswatini4,453
2Mauritius1,727
3South Africa261.5
4Egypt114.2
5Nigeria6.49
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Sugarcane Production per Capita — Sugarcane production per capita refers to the annual quantity of sugarcane produced by a country divided by its total population, measured on a per-person basis. The indicator represents the level of sugarcane production relative to population size and helps evaluate agricultural productivity, production capacity, and the importance of sugarcane cultivation within different economies. The dataset presents country-level sugarcane production per capita values for each year in the selected period, allowing comparison of production trends and changes over time.
The data includes the total agricultural production of sugarcane reported for each country and converted into a per capita measure using population estimates. It covers sugarcane cultivated and harvested for agricultural production, including output used for sugar manufacturing, ethanol production, industrial processing, and other agricultural applications. The indicator includes annual production variations influenced by factors such as cultivated area, crop yields, climatic conditions, farming practices, and agricultural policies. The dataset is compiled from agricultural production statistics and population data sources to provide comparable country-level measurements.
The data excludes sugarcane consumption, trade flows, imports, exports, sugar production, ethanol output, and processed sugar products. It does not measure productivity per hectare, farm-level efficiency, economic value, or revenue generated from sugarcane production. The indicator does not capture differences in cultivation methods, production costs, quality variations, or environmental impacts associated with sugarcane farming. It also excludes non-agricultural activities and does not represent total availability or consumption of sugarcane-derived products within a country.
About this indicator
Sugarcane Production per Capita — Sugarcane production per capita refers to the annual quantity of sugarcane produced by a country divided by its total population, measured on a per-person basis. The indicator represents the level of sugarcane production relative to population size and helps evaluate agricultural productivity, production capacity, and the importance of sugarcane cultivation within different economies. The dataset presents country-level sugarcane production per capita values for each year in the selected period, allowing comparison of production trends and changes over time.
Sugarcane remains an important agricultural crop in Egypt, particularly in Upper Egypt regions along the Nile Valley, where it supports sugar manufacturing, rural livelihoods, and food supply chains. According to the dataset, Egypt’s sugarcane production per capita declined from 159.68 units in 2015 to 114.25 units in 2024, indicating a gradual reduction in production levels over the observed period.
During the initial years from 2015 to 2017, production showed a continuous decline, decreasing from 159.68 units in 2015 to 153.06 units in 2016 and further to 148.34 units in 2017. This reduction reflected pressures related to agricultural resources, production efficiency, and changing cultivation conditions. In 2018, production recorded a slight improvement, increasing to 149.72 units, but the recovery was limited as output declined again to 142.59 units in 2019 due to variations in crop productivity and farming conditions.
In 2020, Egypt’s sugarcane production per capita increased marginally to 145.09 units, indicating temporary stabilization within the sector. However, production continued its downward movement in subsequent years, reaching 143.83 units in 2021 and declining further to 138.21 units in 2022. The decreasing trend continued in 2023 and 2024, when production fell to 124.44 units and 114.25 units respectively. These declines were influenced by factors such as water management challenges, rising agricultural costs, productivity limitations, and competition from alternative crops.
Overall, Egypt’s sugarcane production per capita highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the country’s traditional sugarcane sector while emphasizing its continued importance in agricultural production. The indicator provides valuable insights into crop performance, resource efficiency, food supply sustainability, and long-term agricultural trends. It is useful for evaluating production capacity, policy planning, and the future development of Egypt’s sugar industry.
- Indicator
- Sugarcane Production per Capita
- Country
- Egypt
- Region
- Africa
- 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 Egypt Sugarcane Production per Capita?
Sugarcane production per capita refers to the annual quantity of sugarcane produced by a country divided by its total population, measured on a per-person basis. The indicator represents the level of sugarcane production relative to population size and helps evaluate agricultural productivity, production capacity, and the importance of sugarcane cultivation within different economies. The dataset presents country-level sugarcane production per capita values for each year in the selected period, allowing comparison of production trends and changes over time.
What was Egypt Sugarcane Production per Capita in 2024?
Egypt Sugarcane Production per Capita was 114.2 Kilogram in 2024, down 8.2% on 2023.
How has Egypt Sugarcane Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Egypt Sugarcane Production per Capita moved from 159.7 Kilogram in 2015 to 114.2 Kilogram in 2024 (−28.5%), an average of −3.7% a year. The series high was 159.7 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 114.2 Kilogram in 2024.
Which year had the highest and lowest Egypt Sugarcane Production per Capita?
The highest value was 159.7 Kilogram in 2015 and the lowest was 114.2 Kilogram in 2024.
What does the Egypt Sugarcane Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes the total agricultural production of sugarcane reported for each country and converted into a per capita measure using population estimates. It covers sugarcane cultivated and harvested for agricultural production, including output used for sugar manufacturing, ethanol production, industrial processing, and other agricultural applications. The indicator includes annual production variations influenced by factors such as cultivated area, crop yields, climatic conditions, farming practices, and agricultural policies. The dataset is compiled from agricultural production statistics and population data sources to provide comparable country-level measurements. Excluded: The data excludes sugarcane consumption, trade flows, imports, exports, sugar production, ethanol output, and processed sugar products. It does not measure productivity per hectare, farm-level efficiency, economic value, or revenue generated from sugarcane production. The indicator does not capture differences in cultivation methods, production costs, quality variations, or environmental impacts associated with sugarcane farming. It also excludes non-agricultural activities and does not represent total availability or consumption of sugarcane-derived products within a country.
Where does the Egypt Sugarcane 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&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls&Food=Sugar+cane&Metric=Production&per+capita=true). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Kilogram.
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