Lower over the period
Europe Poppy Seed Production per Capita moved from 240.9 Gram in 2015 to 128.9 Gram in 2024 (−46.5%), an average of −6.7% a year. The series high was 240.9 Gram in 2015 and the low 122.1 Gram in 2018.
What Europe Poppy Seed Production per Capita shows
Europe Poppy Seed Production per Capita was 128.9 Gram in 2024, down 0.3% on 2023. Europe’s poppy seed production per capita showed a clear declining trend between 2015 and 2024, with a substantial reduction during the first few years followed by relative stabilization. According to the provided data, production stood at 240.94 grams per capita in 2015, decreased to 225.50 grams in 2016, and fell further to 186.94 grams in 2017.
A 49.3% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2018) is 118.9 Gram. The sharpest single-year move was −34.7% in 2018.
Serbia leads the region
Within Europe, Serbia has the highest value in 2024 at 160.2 Gram.
Country ranking
Poppy Seed Production per Capita by country, 2024
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Gram↕ | vs 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serbia | 160.2 | +1% | |
| 2 | Turkey | 96.50 | +6.3% | |
| 3 | North Macedonia | 13.17 | −36.5% |
Full series
Europe 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 128.9 | −0.3% |
| 2023 | 129.3 | −0.1% |
| 2022 | 129.4 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 128.7 | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 125.1 | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 123.1 | +0.8% |
| 2018 Trough | 122.1 | −34.7% |
| 2017 | 186.9 | −17.1% |
| 2016 | 225.5 | −6.4% |
| 2015Peak | 240.9 | — |
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 decline continued in 2018, when production reached 122.05 grams per capita. From 2019 onward, the indicator remained comparatively stable, increasing to 123.06 grams in 2019, 125.11 grams in 2020, and 128.69 grams in 2021. Production reached 129.43 grams in 2022, before slightly declining to 129.29 grams in 2023 and 128.89 grams in 2024.
The data indicates that Europe experienced its most significant reduction in per capita poppy seed production during 2015–2018. After reaching 122.05 grams in 2018, production gradually recovered over the following years but remained considerably below its 2015 level. The highest value during the period was recorded in 2015, while the lowest was observed in 2018.
Poppy seed production forms part of Europe’s agricultural produce and reflects the region’s combined output relative to its population. Per capita production provides a population-adjusted measure that helps assess changes in agricultural production intensity and supports comparisons across years.
The regional trend may reflect changes in cultivated areas, crop yields, weather conditions, farming practices, and production levels across individual European countries. However, the supplied data does not establish the specific causes of these changes.
Overall, Europe recorded a 46.5% decrease in poppy seed production per capita between 2015 and 2024, declining from 240.94 grams to 128.89 grams. Despite stabilization after 2018, production remained significantly below its initial level.
- Indicator
- Poppy Seed Production per Capita
- Region
- Europe
- Unit
- Gram
- Coverage
- 2015–2024, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- August 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Europe 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 Europe Poppy Seed Production per Capita in 2024?
Europe Poppy Seed Production per Capita was 128.9 Gram in 2024, down 0.3% on 2023.
How has Europe Poppy Seed Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Europe Poppy Seed Production per Capita moved from 240.9 Gram in 2015 to 128.9 Gram in 2024 (−46.5%), an average of −6.7% a year. The series high was 240.9 Gram in 2015 and the low 122.1 Gram in 2018.
Which year had the highest and lowest Europe Poppy Seed Production per Capita?
The highest value was 240.9 Gram in 2015 and the lowest was 122.1 Gram in 2018.
What does the Europe 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 Europe 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 2015–2024 and is reported in Gram.
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