Rising to a series high
Europe Sugarcane Production per Capita moved from 0.100 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.115 Kilogram in 2017 (+15.2%), an average of +7.3% a year. The series high was 0.115 Kilogram in 2017 and the low 0.100 Kilogram in 2015.
What Europe Sugarcane Production per Capita shows
Europe Sugarcane Production per Capita was 0.115 Kilogram in 2017, up 11% on 2016. Sugarcane production per capita in Europe is an agricultural macro indicator that measures the quantity of sugarcane produced relative to the region’s population. It is calculated by dividing total sugarcane production by the population and is expressed in grams per person.
A 13.2% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2017) and low (2015) is 0.0152 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +11% in 2017.
Spain leads the region
Within Europe, Spain has the highest value in 2017 at 0.0235 Kilogram.
Country ranking
Sugarcane Production per Capita by country, 2017
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Kilogram↕ | vs 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 0.0235 | +128.5% |
By region
Sugarcane Production per Capita by region
Kilogram, 2017. Each bar is that region's total.
Full series
Europe 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2017Peak | 0.115 | +11% |
| 2016 | 0.104 | +3.8% |
| 2015 Trough | 0.100 | — |
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Sugarcane Production per Capita — Sugarcane Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of sugarcane produced relative to the total population of a country, region, or the world. The indicator is calculated by dividing total annual sugarcane production by the corresponding population and is expressed in kilograms or grams per person, depending on the scale of the reported data. It provides a population-adjusted measure of sugarcane agricultural output and supports comparisons of production trends across geographical areas and over time.
The data includes annual sugarcane production generated through agricultural cultivation and harvesting within the selected country, region, or global area. It covers the total quantity of sugarcane produced during each reported year and adjusts production values using the corresponding population. The indicator includes annual changes associated with variations in harvested area, crop yields, weather conditions, agricultural practices, production capacity, and other factors affecting sugarcane output. The data is presented as an annual time series for the selected years and geographical areas available in the source dataset.
The data excludes actual sugarcane consumption, individual dietary intake, and the quantity of sugarcane available for domestic use. It does not directly measure sugarcane imports, exports, trade flows, inventories, or changes in stocks. The indicator also excludes post-harvest losses, processing and distribution losses, and the production of processed sugarcane products, including refined sugar, molasses, ethanol, and other derived products. Differences in the reported values may arise from changes in production estimates, population data, data collection methods, reporting practices, geographical coverage, or revisions to the underlying dataset.
About this indicator
Sugarcane Production per Capita — Sugarcane Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of sugarcane produced relative to the total population of a country, region, or the world. The indicator is calculated by dividing total annual sugarcane production by the corresponding population and is expressed in kilograms or grams per person, depending on the scale of the reported data. It provides a population-adjusted measure of sugarcane agricultural output and supports comparisons of production trends across geographical areas and over time.
This indicator provides a population-adjusted view of sugarcane production and helps assess changes in agricultural output over time while accounting for differences in population size.
During the 2015–2017 period, Europe’s sugarcane production per capita showed a strong upward trend. The indicator increased from 6.66 grams per person in 2015 to 10.27 grams in 2016 and reached 23.47 grams in 2017. This represented a substantial increase over the three-year period, indicating growth in sugarcane production relative to the regional population. The rise may reflect changes in agricultural production, cultivation practices, climatic conditions, or improvements in output.
The regional figures also show that Europe’s broader sugarcane production per capita increased from 100.17 grams in 2015 to 103.99 grams in 2016 and further to 115.38 grams in 2017. This consistent growth suggests an improvement in per-person sugarcane availability or production across the region during the period.
Sugarcane production per capita is useful for comparing agricultural performance across countries and regions because it adjusts total production for population size. However, it should not be interpreted as actual sugarcane consumption or individual availability. The indicator measures production only and may be influenced by trade, processing, exports, agricultural policies, land availability, weather conditions, and changes in reporting methods. Overall, the data indicates a positive trend in Europe’s sugarcane production per capita during 2015–2017, highlighting growth in production relative to population.
- Indicator
- Sugarcane Production per Capita
- Region
- Europe
- Unit
- Kilogram
- Coverage
- 2015–2017, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Europe Sugarcane Production per Capita?
Sugarcane Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of sugarcane produced relative to the total population of a country, region, or the world. The indicator is calculated by dividing total annual sugarcane production by the corresponding population and is expressed in kilograms or grams per person, depending on the scale of the reported data. It provides a population-adjusted measure of sugarcane agricultural output and supports comparisons of production trends across geographical areas and over time.
What was Europe Sugarcane Production per Capita in 2017?
Europe Sugarcane Production per Capita was 0.115 Kilogram in 2017, up 11% on 2016.
How has Europe Sugarcane Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2017?
Europe Sugarcane Production per Capita moved from 0.100 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.115 Kilogram in 2017 (+15.2%), an average of +7.3% a year. The series high was 0.115 Kilogram in 2017 and the low 0.100 Kilogram in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest Europe Sugarcane Production per Capita?
The highest value was 0.115 Kilogram in 2017 and the lowest was 0.100 Kilogram in 2015.
What does the Europe Sugarcane Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes annual sugarcane production generated through agricultural cultivation and harvesting within the selected country, region, or global area. It covers the total quantity of sugarcane produced during each reported year and adjusts production values using the corresponding population. The indicator includes annual changes associated with variations in harvested area, crop yields, weather conditions, agricultural practices, production capacity, and other factors affecting sugarcane output. The data is presented as an annual time series for the selected years and geographical areas available in the source dataset. Excluded: The data excludes actual sugarcane consumption, individual dietary intake, and the quantity of sugarcane available for domestic use. It does not directly measure sugarcane imports, exports, trade flows, inventories, or changes in stocks. The indicator also excludes post-harvest losses, processing and distribution losses, and the production of processed sugarcane products, including refined sugar, molasses, ethanol, and other derived products. Differences in the reported values may arise from changes in production estimates, population data, data collection methods, reporting practices, geographical coverage, or revisions to the underlying dataset.
Where does the Europe 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 2015–2017 and is reported in Kilogram.
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