Lower over the period
Global Oats Production per Capita moved from 3.06 Kilogram in 2015 to 2.75 Kilogram in 2024 (−10.2%), an average of −1.2% a year. The series high was 3.30 Kilogram in 2020 and the low 2.29 Kilogram in 2023.
What Global Oats Production per Capita shows
Global Oats Production per Capita was 2.75 Kilogram in 2024, up 20.1% on 2023. Global oats production per capita between 2015 and 2024 reflects a fluctuating agricultural trend influenced by changes in crop output, climatic conditions, farming practices, and global population growth. Based on Our World in Data, global oats production per capita decreased from 3.06 kilograms in 2015 to 2.75 kilograms in 2024, indicating an overall decline despite periods of recovery during the decade.
A 30.7% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2020) and low (2023) is 1.01 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was −28% in 2023.
Finland leads among 27 countries covered
Of the 27 countries in this dataset, Finland, Canada and Sweden have the highest values in 2024 (217.5, 84.48, 58.69 Kilogram respectively).
Country ranking
Oats Production per Capita by country, 2024
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Kilogram↕ | vs 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finland | 217.5 | +19.4% | |
| 2 | Canada | 84.48 | +25.6% | |
| 3 | Sweden | 58.69 | +50.5% | |
| 4 | Norway | 50.75 | +56.5% | |
| 5 | Australia | 49.23 | +76.6% | |
| 6 | Ireland | 43.01 | +14.5% | |
| 7 | Denmark | 42.44 | +21.3% | |
| 8 | Poland | 41.95 | +8.2% | |
| 9 | Spain | 24.26 | +150.5% | |
| 10 | Chile | 23.15 | +36.6% | |
| 11 | Kazakhstan | 16.02 | +117.5% | |
| 12 | UK | 14.26 | +18% | |
| 13 | Argentina | 12.36 | +31.3% | |
| 14 | Uruguay | 10.63 | +20.4% | |
| 15 | Germany | 8.24 | +54.2% | |
| 16 | Brazil | 5.15 | +19.9% | |
| 17 | France | 4.55 | −10.4% | |
| 18 | Turkey | 4.46 | −5.1% | |
| 19 | Italy | 3.57 | −8.2% | |
| 20 | U.S. | 2.85 | +18.2% | |
| 21 | Switzerland | 0.848 | −41.7% | |
| 22 | South Africa | 0.669 | +3.1% | |
| 23 | Mexico | 0.570 | +19.7% | |
| 24 | China | 0.377 | +0.3% | |
| 25 | Netherlands | 0.331 | −6.2% | |
| 26 | Israel | 0.0273 | −0.8% | |
| 27 | Japan | 0.00252 | −1.8% |
By region
Oats Production per Capita by region
Kilogram, 2024. Each bar is that region's total.
Full series
Global 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 | 2.75 | +20.1% |
| 2023 Trough | 2.29 | −28% |
| 2022 | 3.18 | +12.9% |
| 2021 | 2.82 | −14.6% |
| 2020Peak | 3.30 | +11.3% |
| 2019 | 2.97 | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 2.92 | −8.4% |
| 2017 | 3.18 | −1.7% |
| 2016 | 3.24 | +5.8% |
| 2015 | 3.06 | — |
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, measured in kilograms or grams per person per year. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a global time series, showing yearly oats production performance relative to population size for the selected period. The indicator helps analyse global agricultural productivity, cereal crop production trends, and changes in oat availability potential based on production levels.
The data includes total global oats production from agricultural activities, covering oats harvested across countries and regions for food, livestock feed, and other agricultural applications. The per capita calculation combines annual oat production data with population estimates to determine average production per person. Our World in Data compiles the information from internationally recognised agricultural datasets, including Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) statistics, enabling comparison of historical production trends across global regions. The indicator includes annual variations caused by changes in cultivated area, crop yields, weather conditions, farming practices, and agricultural productivity.
The data excludes oats consumption, trade activities, imports, exports, processing losses, and changes in domestic availability after market distribution. It does not represent actual individual oat consumption or dietary intake and should not be interpreted as a measure of food supply or nutritional availability. The indicator also does not include farm-level production costs, quality differences, cultivation methods, or yield performance per hectare. Differences may occur due to revisions in agricultural reporting, estimation methods, population data updates, and variations in data collection practices across countries and regions."
About this indicator
Oats Production per Capita — Oats Production Per Capita refers to the annual production of oats divided by the total population, measured in kilograms or grams per person per year. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a global time series, showing yearly oats production performance relative to population size for the selected period. The indicator helps analyse global agricultural productivity, cereal crop production trends, and changes in oat availability potential based on production levels.
The indicator provides insights into global oat production efficiency, agricultural productivity, and cereal crop performance relative to population size.
During the early period, global oats production per capita increased from 3.06 kilograms in 2015 to 3.24 kilograms in 2016 before declining slightly to 3.18 kilograms in 2017. Production decreased further to 2.92 kilograms in 2018 and remained relatively stable at 2.97 kilograms in 2019. These variations reflect changes in global harvest conditions, cultivated area, crop yields, and production performance across major oat-producing regions.
Between 2020 and 2022, global oats production per capita showed moderate improvement. Production increased to 3.30 kilograms in 2020, representing the highest level recorded during the observed period, supported by stronger agricultural performance and favourable production conditions. However, production declined to 2.82 kilograms in 2021 before recovering to 3.18 kilograms in 2022. These fluctuations highlight the impact of seasonal factors, weather patterns, and changes in global oat cultivation.
In recent years, production declined significantly to 2.29 kilograms in 2023, marking the lowest level during the decade, before recovering to 2.75 kilograms in 2024. The latest improvement indicates a gradual recovery in global oat production performance.
Overall, the dataset highlights the variability and resilience of global oats production per capita between 2015 and 2024. It provides valuable insights for analysing agricultural trends, benchmarking production performance, evaluating productivity changes, forecasting future oat production, and supporting food security assessments and agricultural planning.
- Indicator
- Oats Production per Capita
- Region
- Global
- 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 Global Oats Production per Capita?
"Definition: Oats Production Per Capita refers to the annual production of oats divided by the total population, measured in kilograms or grams per person per year. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a global time series, showing yearly oats production performance relative to population size for the selected period. The indicator helps analyse global agricultural productivity, cereal crop production trends, and changes in oat availability potential based on production levels.
What was Global Oats Production per Capita in 2024?
Global Oats Production per Capita was 2.75 Kilogram in 2024, up 20.1% on 2023.
How has Global Oats Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Global Oats Production per Capita moved from 3.06 Kilogram in 2015 to 2.75 Kilogram in 2024 (−10.2%), an average of −1.2% a year. The series high was 3.30 Kilogram in 2020 and the low 2.29 Kilogram in 2023.
Which year had the highest and lowest Global Oats Production per Capita?
The highest value was 3.30 Kilogram in 2020 and the lowest was 2.29 Kilogram in 2023.
What does the Global Oats Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes total global oats production from agricultural activities, covering oats harvested across countries and regions for food, livestock feed, and other agricultural applications. The per capita calculation combines annual oat production data with population estimates to determine average production per person. Our World in Data compiles the information from internationally recognised agricultural datasets, including Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) statistics, enabling comparison of historical production trends across global regions. The indicator includes annual variations caused by changes in cultivated area, crop yields, weather conditions, farming practices, and agricultural productivity. Excluded: The data excludes oats consumption, trade activities, imports, exports, processing losses, and changes in domestic availability after market distribution. It does not represent actual individual oat consumption or dietary intake and should not be interpreted as a measure of food supply or nutritional availability. The indicator also does not include farm-level production costs, quality differences, cultivation methods, or yield performance per hectare. Differences may occur due to revisions in agricultural reporting, estimation methods, population data updates, and variations in data collection practices across countries and regions."
Where does the Global 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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