Higher over the period
Finland Oats Production per Capita moved from 178.8 Kilogram in 2015 to 217.5 Kilogram in 2024 (+21.6%), an average of +2.2% a year. The series high was 219.3 Kilogram in 2020 and the low 144.9 Kilogram in 2021.
What Finland Oats Production per Capita shows
Finland Oats Production per Capita was 217.5 Kilogram in 2024, up 19.4% on 2023. Finland oats production per capita between 2015 and 2024 demonstrates a strong and relatively stable agricultural trend, highlighting the country’s significant oat cultivation capacity. Based on Our World in Data, oats production per capita increased from 178.77 kilograms in 2015 to 217.46 kilograms in 2024, showing overall growth despite several fluctuations throughout the decade.
A 33.9% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2020) and low (2021) is 74.37 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +47.7% in 2022.
Ranks 1 of 27 countries covered
Among the 27 countries in this dataset, Finland ranks 1 for 2024. The global figure for 2024 is 2.75 Kilogram, so Finland is above it.
Full series
Finland Oats 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 | 217.5 | +19.4% |
| 2023 | 182.1 | −15% |
| 2022 | 214.1 | +47.7% |
| 2021 Trough | 144.9 | −33.9% |
| 2020Peak | 219.3 | +2% |
| 2019 | 215.1 | +42.7% |
| 2018 | 150.8 | −18.1% |
| 2017 | 184.1 | −2.3% |
| 2016 | 188.4 | +5.4% |
| 2015 | 178.8 | — |
Regional context
How Finland compares in Europe
Oats Production per Capita by country, 2024, Kilogram. Finland is highlighted.
1Finland217.5
2Sweden58.69
3Norway50.75
4Ireland43.01
5Denmark42.44
6Poland41.95
7Spain24.26
8UK14.26
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Oats Production per Capita — Oats Production Per Capita refers to the annual production of oats divided by the total population of a country, measured in kilograms or grams per person per year. The indicator represents the average amount of oats produced for each individual based on total agricultural production and population size. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-level time series, with values reported annually for the selected period. The data provides insights into oat production performance, agricultural productivity, and changes in production capacity relative to population growth.
The data includes the total agricultural production of oats, covering oat crops harvested for food, feed, and other agricultural uses as reported in global food and agriculture datasets. The indicator incorporates annual oat production volumes and population estimates to calculate per capita production values. Our World in Data compiles the data from internationally recognised agricultural statistics sources, including the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and provides comparable country-level figures across different regions and time periods.
The data excludes oat consumption, imports, exports, processing activities, and market demand. It does not measure individual dietary intake, availability of oats for consumers, or actual domestic supply after trade adjustments. The indicator also does not represent productivity per hectare, farm-level efficiency, or quality differences in oat production. Variations may occur due to differences in agricultural reporting methods, estimation procedures, and population data sources used for calculating per capita values.
About this indicator
Oats Production per Capita — Oats Production Per Capita refers to the annual production of oats divided by the total population of a country, measured in kilograms or grams per person per year. The indicator represents the average amount of oats produced for each individual based on total agricultural production and population size. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-level time series, with values reported annually for the selected period. The data provides insights into oat production performance, agricultural productivity, and changes in production capacity relative to population growth.
The indicator reflects Finland’s oat production efficiency relative to population size and provides insights into agricultural productivity, crop performance, and long-term production changes within the cereal sector.
During the early period, production per capita increased from 178.77 kilograms in 2015 to 188.36 kilograms in 2016 before slightly declining to 184.06 kilograms in 2017. Production decreased further to 150.75 kilograms in 2018, indicating lower output compared with previous years. However, production recovered strongly in 2019, reaching 215.05 kilograms per capita, supported by improved harvest performance and favourable agricultural conditions. These variations highlight the influence of weather patterns, cultivated area, and crop yield changes on annual oat production.
Production continued to strengthen in 2020, reaching 219.30 kilograms per capita, the highest level during the first half of the period. However, production declined to 144.93 kilograms in 2021, marking the lowest value recorded between 2015 and 2024. This reduction may have been influenced by less favourable growing conditions, changes in crop yields, or variations in harvested output. A strong recovery followed in 2022, when production increased to 214.07 kilograms, followed by 182.05 kilograms in 2023.
In 2024, oats production per capita increased significantly to 217.46 kilograms, matching one of the highest levels recorded during the decade. This improvement indicates stronger production performance and favourable conditions for oat cultivation.
Overall, the dataset highlights Finland’s strong oats production capacity and resilience despite annual fluctuations. It provides valuable insights for analysing agricultural trends, benchmarking country performance, evaluating productivity changes, forecasting future oat production, and supporting agricultural policy, food security planning, and market research.
- Indicator
- Oats Production per Capita
- Country
- Finland
- Region
- Europe
- 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 Finland Oats Production per Capita?
Oats Production Per Capita refers to the annual production of oats divided by the total population of a country, measured in kilograms or grams per person per year. The indicator represents the average amount of oats produced for each individual based on total agricultural production and population size. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-level time series, with values reported annually for the selected period. The data provides insights into oat production performance, agricultural productivity, and changes in production capacity relative to population growth.
What was Finland Oats Production per Capita in 2024?
Finland Oats Production per Capita was 217.5 Kilogram in 2024, up 19.4% on 2023.
How has Finland Oats Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Finland Oats Production per Capita moved from 178.8 Kilogram in 2015 to 217.5 Kilogram in 2024 (+21.6%), an average of +2.2% a year. The series high was 219.3 Kilogram in 2020 and the low 144.9 Kilogram in 2021.
Which year had the highest and lowest Finland Oats Production per Capita?
The highest value was 219.3 Kilogram in 2020 and the lowest was 144.9 Kilogram in 2021.
What does the Finland Oats Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes the total agricultural production of oats, covering oat crops harvested for food, feed, and other agricultural uses as reported in global food and agriculture datasets. The indicator incorporates annual oat production volumes and population estimates to calculate per capita production values. Our World in Data compiles the data from internationally recognised agricultural statistics sources, including the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and provides comparable country-level figures across different regions and time periods. Excluded: The data excludes oat consumption, imports, exports, processing activities, and market demand. It does not measure individual dietary intake, availability of oats for consumers, or actual domestic supply after trade adjustments. The indicator also does not represent productivity per hectare, farm-level efficiency, or quality differences in oat production. Variations may occur due to differences in agricultural reporting methods, estimation procedures, and population data sources used for calculating per capita values.
Where does the Finland Oats 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=Oats&Metric=Production&Per+capita=true&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Kilogram.
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