Higher over the period
Germany Oats Production per Capita moved from 6.90 Kilogram in 2015 to 8.24 Kilogram in 2024 (+19.4%), an average of +2% a year. The series high was 9.16 Kilogram in 2021 and the low 5.35 Kilogram in 2023.
What Germany Oats Production per Capita shows
Germany Oats Production per Capita was 8.24 Kilogram in 2024, up 54.2% on 2023. Germany oats production per capita between 2015 and 2024 reflects a fluctuating agricultural pattern, influenced by changes in crop yields, harvested area, and annual farming conditions. Based on Our World in Data, oats production per capita increased from 6.90 kilograms in 2015 to 8.24 kilograms in 2024, showing moderate growth over the decade despite several variations.
A 41.6% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2021) and low (2023) is 3.81 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +54.2% in 2024.
Ranks 15 of 27 countries covered
Among the 27 countries in this dataset, Germany ranks 15 for 2024, behind Finland (217.5 Kilogram) and Canada (84.48 Kilogram). The global figure for 2024 is 2.75 Kilogram, so Germany is above it.
Full series
Germany 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 | 8.24 | +54.2% |
| 2023 Trough | 5.35 | −40.4% |
| 2022 | 8.98 | −2% |
| 2021Peak | 9.16 | +6.1% |
| 2020 | 8.63 | +38.9% |
| 2019 | 6.21 | −10.3% |
| 2018 | 6.93 | −0.1% |
| 2017 | 6.94 | +7.1% |
| 2016 | 6.48 | −6.1% |
| 2015 | 6.90 | — |
Regional context
How Germany compares in Europe
Oats Production per Capita by country, 2024, Kilogram. Germany is highlighted.
1Finland217.5
2Sweden58.69
3Norway50.75
4Ireland43.01
5Denmark42.44
6Poland41.95
7Spain24.26
9Germany8.24
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 insight into Germany’s oat production efficiency relative to population and helps evaluate agricultural productivity, crop performance, and long-term production trends.
During the early period, oats production per capita remained relatively stable, declining slightly from 6.90 kilograms in 2015 to 6.48 kilograms in 2016 before recovering to 6.94 kilograms in 2017. Production remained almost unchanged in 2018 at 6.93 kilograms, followed by a small decline to 6.21 kilograms in 2019. These movements indicate the influence of seasonal production changes, weather conditions, and variations in crop productivity within Germany’s agricultural sector.
A significant improvement occurred in 2020, when oats production per capita increased to 8.63 kilograms, followed by further growth to 9.16 kilograms in 2021, the highest level recorded during the period. This rise suggests improved harvest performance, favourable growing conditions, and efficient agricultural practices supporting oat cultivation. Production remained strong in 2022 at 8.98 kilograms, demonstrating continued stability in output.
However, production declined to 5.35 kilograms in 2023, marking the lowest value during the decade. The decline may reflect variations in annual crop yields, weather impacts, or changes in production levels. In 2024, production recovered to 8.24 kilograms per capita, indicating renewed strength in Germany’s oat production performance.
Overall, the dataset highlights Germany’s stable yet variable oats production per capita trend from 2015 to 2024. It provides valuable insights for analysing agricultural development, benchmarking production performance, evaluating productivity changes, forecasting future oat production, and supporting agricultural policy, food security planning, and market research.
- Indicator
- Oats Production per Capita
- Country
- Germany
- 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 Germany 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 Germany Oats Production per Capita in 2024?
Germany Oats Production per Capita was 8.24 Kilogram in 2024, up 54.2% on 2023.
How has Germany Oats Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Germany Oats Production per Capita moved from 6.90 Kilogram in 2015 to 8.24 Kilogram in 2024 (+19.4%), an average of +2% a year. The series high was 9.16 Kilogram in 2021 and the low 5.35 Kilogram in 2023.
Which year had the highest and lowest Germany Oats Production per Capita?
The highest value was 9.16 Kilogram in 2021 and the lowest was 5.35 Kilogram in 2023.
What does the Germany 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 Germany 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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