Higher over the period
Fiji Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 1.03 Kilogram in 2015 to 1.62 Kilogram in 2023 (+57.3%), an average of +5.8% a year. The series high was 1.73 Kilogram in 2022 and the low 0.910 Kilogram in 2016.
What Fiji Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita shows
Fiji Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 1.62 Kilogram in 2023, down 6.4% on 2022. Fiji's cocoa beans consumption per capita between 2015 and 2023 reflects a steadily expanding consumer market, supported by increasing demand for cocoa-based products, changing dietary preferences, tourism-related food consumption, and growing availability of chocolate products. Validated Our World in Data data shows per capita cocoa beans consumption increased from 1,029.99 grams in 2015 to 1,620 grams in 2023.
A 47.4% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2016) is 0.820 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +25.4% in 2021.
Ranks 22 of 44 countries covered
Among the 44 countries in this dataset, Fiji ranks 22 for 2023, behind Luxembourg (5.42 Kilogram) and Iceland (5.27 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.658 Kilogram, so Fiji is above it.
Full series
Fiji Cocoa Beans Consumption 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 | 1.62 | −6.4% |
| 2022Peak | 1.73 | +16.9% |
| 2021 | 1.48 | +25.4% |
| 2020 | 1.18 | +10.3% |
| 2019 | 1.07 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1.07 | +10.3% |
| 2017 | 0.970 | +6.6% |
| 2016 Trough | 0.910 | −11.6% |
| 2015 | 1.03 | — |
Regional context
How Fiji compares across countries
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Fiji is highlighted.
1Luxembourg5.42
2Iceland5.27
3Montenegro4.41
4Israel4.15
5France4.04
6UK3.94
7malta3.63
22Fiji1.62
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita — Cocoa beans consumption per capita refers to the average amount of cocoa beans available for consumption per person in a country, measured in grams per person per year. The indicator represents the per capita availability of cocoa beans based on food supply data, reflecting the estimated quantity of cocoa beans available for human consumption after accounting for production, imports, exports, and other supply adjustments. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-by-country time series, with values reported annually for the selected period.
The data includes the estimated per capita availability of cocoa beans for human consumption, calculated from national food supply balances. It covers cocoa beans as a food commodity and reflects factors such as domestic production, imports, exports, stock changes, and other supply-side adjustments used to estimate food availability. The dataset is compiled from food balance statistics based on sources such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, with values standardized on a per-person basis for cross-country comparison.
The data excludes actual individual consumption patterns, household-level consumption surveys, and differences in consumption behavior among population groups. It does not measure the consumption of processed chocolate products, cocoa powder, cocoa butter, or other cocoa-derived products separately. The indicator also excludes non-food uses of cocoa beans, food waste at the retail or household level, and informal or unrecorded consumption activities. Values represent food availability estimates rather than direct measurements of cocoa beans physically consumed by individuals.
About this indicator
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita — Cocoa beans consumption per capita refers to the average amount of cocoa beans available for consumption per person in a country, measured in grams per person per year. The indicator represents the per capita availability of cocoa beans based on food supply data, reflecting the estimated quantity of cocoa beans available for human consumption after accounting for production, imports, exports, and other supply adjustments. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-by-country time series, with values reported annually for the selected period.
Despite some yearly fluctuations, Fiji demonstrated strong long-term growth, indicating rising consumer interest in cocoa products and increasing integration of cocoa-based foods into household consumption patterns.
During the early period, consumption declined from 1,029.99 grams in 2015 to 910 grams in 2016 before recovering to 970 grams in 2017. Consumption increased further to 1,069.99 grams in 2018 and 2019, reflecting stronger demand for confectionery products, improved retail availability, and the influence of tourism and hospitality sectors on food consumption.
In 2020, consumption increased to 1,179.99 grams, supported by higher household consumption and greater reliance on packaged food products during lifestyle changes caused by the pandemic. The market continued strengthening in 2021, reaching 1,479.99 grams, as economic activity recovered and consumer demand improved.
Consumption reached 1,729.98 grams in 2022, representing the highest level during the study period. This increase was driven by renewed consumer spending, improving tourism activity, and stronger demand for chocolate and cocoa-based products. In 2023, consumption moderated slightly to 1,620 grams, while remaining significantly above early-period levels.
Overall, Fiji's cocoa consumption market demonstrates positive growth potential, supported by increasing consumer demand, tourism influence, and expanding food and beverage applications. The dataset provides valuable insights for chocolate manufacturers, cocoa suppliers, retailers, and investors to analyze consumption trends, benchmark market performance, forecast demand, and understand evolving consumer preferences within Fiji's cocoa market.
- Indicator
- Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita
- Country
- Fiji
- Region
- Oceania
- Unit
- Kilogram
- Coverage
- 2015–2023, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fiji Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
Cocoa beans consumption per capita refers to the average amount of cocoa beans available for consumption per person in a country, measured in grams per person per year. The indicator represents the per capita availability of cocoa beans based on food supply data, reflecting the estimated quantity of cocoa beans available for human consumption after accounting for production, imports, exports, and other supply adjustments. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-by-country time series, with values reported annually for the selected period.
What was Fiji Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita in 2023?
Fiji Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 1.62 Kilogram in 2023, down 6.4% on 2022.
How has Fiji Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Fiji Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 1.03 Kilogram in 2015 to 1.62 Kilogram in 2023 (+57.3%), an average of +5.8% a year. The series high was 1.73 Kilogram in 2022 and the low 0.910 Kilogram in 2016.
Which year had the highest and lowest Fiji Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
The highest value was 1.73 Kilogram in 2022 and the lowest was 0.910 Kilogram in 2016.
What does the Fiji Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes the estimated per capita availability of cocoa beans for human consumption, calculated from national food supply balances. It covers cocoa beans as a food commodity and reflects factors such as domestic production, imports, exports, stock changes, and other supply-side adjustments used to estimate food availability. The dataset is compiled from food balance statistics based on sources such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, with values standardized on a per-person basis for cross-country comparison. Excluded: The data excludes actual individual consumption patterns, household-level consumption surveys, and differences in consumption behavior among population groups. It does not measure the consumption of processed chocolate products, cocoa powder, cocoa butter, or other cocoa-derived products separately. The indicator also excludes non-food uses of cocoa beans, food waste at the retail or household level, and informal or unrecorded consumption activities. Values represent food availability estimates rather than direct measurements of cocoa beans physically consumed by individuals.
Where does the Fiji Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita data come from?
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?tab=table&time=2015..latest&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls&tableSearch=singa&Food=Cocoa+beans&Metric=Food+available+for+consumption&Per+capita=true). It covers 2015–2023 and is reported in Kilogram.
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