Falling to a series low
France Oats Production per Capita moved from 9.20 Kilogram in 2015 to 4.55 Kilogram in 2024 (−50.5%), an average of −7.5% a year. The series high was 9.20 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 4.55 Kilogram in 2024.
What France Oats Production per Capita shows
France Oats Production per Capita was 4.55 Kilogram in 2024, down 10.4% on 2023. France oats production per capita between 2015 and 2024 shows a declining agricultural trend, reflecting changes in oat cultivation levels, crop productivity, and annual production conditions. Based on Our World in Data, oats production per capita decreased from 9.20 kilograms in 2015 to 4.55 kilograms in 2024, indicating a reduction in production relative to population over the decade.
A 50.5% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2024) is 4.65 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +23.7% in 2021.
Ranks 17 of 27 countries covered
Among the 27 countries in this dataset, France ranks 17 for 2024, behind Finland (217.5 Kilogram) and Canada (84.48 Kilogram). The global figure for 2024 is 2.75 Kilogram, so France is above it.
Full series
France 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 Trough | 4.55 | −10.4% |
| 2023 | 5.08 | −11.2% |
| 2022 | 5.72 | −21.3% |
| 2021 | 7.26 | +23.7% |
| 2020 | 5.87 | −4.1% |
| 2019 | 6.12 | −5.2% |
| 2018 | 6.46 | −21.5% |
| 2017 | 8.23 | −4.9% |
| 2016 | 8.66 | −5.9% |
| 2015Peak | 9.20 | — |
Regional context
How France compares in Europe
Oats Production per Capita by country, 2024, Kilogram. France is highlighted.
1Finland217.5
2Sweden58.69
3Norway50.75
4Ireland43.01
5Denmark42.44
6Poland41.95
7Spain24.26
10France4.55
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 provides valuable insight into France’s oat production performance and helps assess changes in agricultural output, productivity, and resource utilisation within the cereal crop sector.
During the early period, production per capita experienced a gradual decline, falling from 9.20 kilograms in 2015 to 8.66 kilograms in 2016 and 8.23 kilograms in 2017. The downward trend continued in 2018, when production reached 6.46 kilograms, followed by a further decrease to 6.12 kilograms in 2019. These changes indicate variations in crop output influenced by factors such as harvested area, seasonal weather conditions, and fluctuations in agricultural productivity.
Production continued to decline in 2020, reaching 5.87 kilograms per capita, before showing a temporary recovery in 2021 at 7.26 kilograms. However, production declined again to 5.72 kilograms in 2022, followed by further reductions in 2023 and 2024, when values reached 5.08 kilograms and 4.55 kilograms, respectively. The recent decline suggests reduced oat output relative to population size, potentially linked to changes in cultivation patterns, yield performance, and annual production conditions.
Overall, the dataset highlights the changing dynamics of France’s oats production per capita over the 2015–2024 period. It provides valuable insights for analysing long-term agricultural trends, comparing national production performance, evaluating productivity changes, forecasting future oat production, and supporting agricultural policy development, food security assessments, and market research related to cereal crop production.
- Indicator
- Oats Production per Capita
- Country
- France
- 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 France 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 France Oats Production per Capita in 2024?
France Oats Production per Capita was 4.55 Kilogram in 2024, down 10.4% on 2023.
How has France Oats Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
France Oats Production per Capita moved from 9.20 Kilogram in 2015 to 4.55 Kilogram in 2024 (−50.5%), an average of −7.5% a year. The series high was 9.20 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 4.55 Kilogram in 2024.
Which year had the highest and lowest France Oats Production per Capita?
The highest value was 9.20 Kilogram in 2015 and the lowest was 4.55 Kilogram in 2024.
What does the France 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 France 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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