Higher over the period
Global Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 0.597 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.658 Kilogram in 2023 (+10.2%), an average of +1.2% a year. The series high was 0.698 Kilogram in 2021 and the low 0.597 Kilogram in 2015.
What Global Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita shows
Global Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 0.658 Kilogram in 2023, down 4.3% on 2022. Global cocoa beans consumption per capita reflects steady long-term demand supported by the expansion of the chocolate and confectionery industry, rising disposable incomes, changing dietary preferences, and increasing availability of cocoa-based products across both developed and emerging economies.
A 14.5% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2021) and low (2015) is 0.101 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +6.7% in 2017.
Luxembourg leads among 44 countries covered
Of the 44 countries in this dataset, Luxembourg, Iceland and Montenegro have the highest values in 2023 (5.42, 5.27, 4.41 Kilogram respectively).
Country ranking
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by country, 2023
Kilogram. Sort by any column, or search for a country.
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Kilogram↕ | vs 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luxembourg | 5.42 | +5.7% | |
| 2 | Iceland | 5.27 | +1% | |
| 3 | Montenegro | 4.41 | +8.9% | |
| 4 | Israel | 4.15 | −35.8% | |
| 5 | France | 4.04 | −13.7% | |
| 6 | UK | 3.94 | +6.8% | |
| 7 | malta | 3.63 | +2.3% | |
| 8 | Slovenia | 3.52 | −3.8% | |
| 9 | Denmark | 3.25 | −9% | |
| 10 | Portugal | 3.18 | +0.6% | |
| 11 | Spain | 3.11 | +8.7% | |
| 12 | Croatia | 3.04 | +5.9% | |
| 13 | North Macedonia | 3.01 | −16.6% | |
| 14 | Australia | 2.93 | −3.6% | |
| 15 | Hungary | 2.66 | 0% | |
| 16 | U.S. | 2.44 | −15.3% | |
| 17 | Sweden | 2.44 | −3.6% | |
| 18 | Canada | 2.29 | −13.6% | |
| 19 | Finland | 2.20 | −3.5% | |
| 20 | Chile | 1.82 | −18.4% | |
| 21 | Indonesia | 1.73 | +8.8% | |
| 22 | Fiji | 1.62 | −6.4% | |
| 23 | Brazil | 1.29 | +4.9% | |
| 24 | Saudi Arabia | 1.27 | −34.5% | |
| 25 | Argentina | 1.23 | −1.6% | |
| 26 | Italy | 1.20 | +5.3% | |
| 27 | Turkey | 0.990 | +15.1% | |
| 28 | South Korea | 0.880 | +2.3% | |
| 29 | Philippines | 0.820 | −6.8% | |
| 30 | Colombia | 0.810 | −21.4% | |
| 31 | Thailand | 0.800 | −11.1% | |
| 32 | Germany | 0.710 | −18.4% | |
| 33 | Taiwan | 0.670 | 0% | |
| 34 | UAE | 0.650 | −56.7% | |
| 35 | Comoros | 0.580 | +56.8% | |
| 36 | Malaysia | 0.540 | +5,300% | |
| 37 | Egypt | 0.520 | −10.3% | |
| 38 | South Africa | 0.430 | +2.4% | |
| 39 | Vietnam | 0.160 | −11.1% | |
| 40 | Mexico | 0.140 | −26.3% | |
| 41 | China | 0.120 | +9.1% | |
| 42 | Nigeria | 0.110 | +10% | |
| 43 | Netherlands | 0.1000 | −52.4% | |
| 44 | India | 0.0900 | −10% |
By region
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by region
Kilogram, 2023. Each bar is that region's total.
Full series
Global 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 | 0.658 | −4.3% |
| 2022 | 0.688 | −1.4% |
| 2021Peak | 0.698 | +4.5% |
| 2020 | 0.668 | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 0.658 | −1.3% |
| 2018 | 0.666 | +4.7% |
| 2017 | 0.637 | +6.7% |
| 2016 | 0.597 | 0% |
| 2015 Trough | 0.597 | — |
About this indicator
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Between 2015 and 2023, global per capita cocoa beans consumption increased from 597 grams to 688 grams, demonstrating resilient growth despite periodic economic and supply chain disruptions.
Global consumption increased consistently during the study period, rising from 597 grams in 2015 to 666 grams in 2018 as chocolate consumption expanded across mature and developing markets. Consumption moderated slightly to 658 grams in 2019 before recovering to 668 grams in 2020, supported by resilient household demand despite the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The upward trend continued as global per capita consumption reached 698 grams in 2021, the highest level during the study period, reflecting strong retail sales and increased at-home consumption of cocoa-based products. Consumption eased marginally to 688 grams in 2022 and remained at 688 grams in 2023, indicating stable global demand despite inflationary pressures, elevated cocoa prices, and changing consumer spending patterns.
Consumption levels continued to vary significantly across regions. Europe remained the leading consumer region, driven by its well-established chocolate manufacturing industry and high per capita consumption in countries such as Luxembourg, Iceland, France, and the United Kingdom. Oceania and North America also maintained relatively high consumption levels, while Asia recorded the fastest long-term growth, supported by rising incomes and expanding chocolate markets. Southern America and Southern Africa demonstrated stable consumption trends, reflecting increasing market penetration and evolving consumer preferences.
Overall, global cocoa beans consumption remained resilient throughout 2015–2023, highlighting the sustained importance of cocoa in the global food industry. Continued urbanization, product innovation, premium chocolate demand, and expanding consumer markets are expected to support long-term growth in worldwide cocoa consumption.
- Indicator
- Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita
- Region
- Global
- Unit
- Kilogram
- Coverage
- 2015–2023, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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What is Global Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
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What was Global Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita in 2023?
Global Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 0.658 Kilogram in 2023, down 4.3% on 2022.
How has Global Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Global Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 0.597 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.658 Kilogram in 2023 (+10.2%), an average of +1.2% a year. The series high was 0.698 Kilogram in 2021 and the low 0.597 Kilogram in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest Global Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
The highest value was 0.698 Kilogram in 2021 and the lowest was 0.597 Kilogram in 2015.
Where does the Global 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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