Ghana Palm Oil Production per Capita

Palm Oil Production per Capita — Palm oil production per capita refers to the annual quantity of palm oil produced by a country relative to its population, measured in kilograms or grams per person. This indicator represents the average palm oil production contribution per individual and helps assess production intensity, agricultural productivity, and the relative importance of palm oil cultivation within a country's agriculture sector. 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 is based on global food production statistics and provides comparable production measurements across countries and years. Inclusions: The data includes annual palm oil production volumes adjusted according to population size for each country, covering the production of palm oil from agricultural activities during the selected period. It includes country-level production estimates reported on a per capita basis and captures changes resulting from variations in cultivation, plantation output, agricultural productivity, and population growth. The indicator covers palm oil production trends from 2015 to 2023, enabling comparisons of production performance across regions and countries. The dataset includes values expressed in kilograms or grams per capita depending on the reporting unit and provides historical production trends for agricultural analysis. Exclusions: The data excludes palm oil consumption, imports, exports, processing volumes, and market demand indicators. It does not represent individual consumption levels or availability of palm oil within a country. The indicator does not measure plantation area, yield per hectare, production costs, or economic value generated from palm oil production. It also excludes other vegetable oils and agricultural commodities that are not classified as palm oil. Differences between countries may occur due to variations in agricultural practices, climatic conditions, production systems, and population sizes. The indicator focuses only on production output relative to population and does not capture broader environmental, social, or trade-related impacts associated with palm oil production.

Production increased significantly in 2018, reaching 10.20 kilograms per capita, which represented the highest level recorded during the study period. However, output declined again to 8.25 kilograms in 2019 and remained relatively stable at 8.29 kilograms in 2020. Production showed gradual improvement in the following years, increasing to 8.55 kilograms in 2021 and 9.05 kilograms in 2022, before slightly declining to 8.88 kilograms per capita in 2023. Despite these annual variations, Ghana maintained a consistent level of palm oil production throughout the period, highlighting the continued importance of palm cultivation within its agricultural sector. As a traditional palm oil-producing country in West Africa, Ghana has a long history of palm cultivation supported by favorable climatic conditions and established farming practices. Measuring production on a per capita basis provides a standardized indicator that adjusts for population changes, enabling meaningful comparisons across years and with other palm oil-producing countries. This dataset provides valuable insights into Ghana's agricultural productivity, production trends, and the role of palm oil within the national agriculture economy. It supports policymakers, agricultural researchers, agribusiness companies, investors, and market analysts in assessing sector performance, monitoring production changes, and evaluating long-term industry development. Covering 2015 to 2023, the data serves as a useful benchmark for analyzing Ghana's palm oil production dynamics and contributes to broader assessments of agricultural growth, resource utilization, production efficiency, and the country's position within the African and global palm oil market.