Falling to a series low
Global Olive Oil Production per Capita moved from 0.456 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.325 Kilogram in 2023 (−28.7%), an average of −4.1% a year. The series high was 0.477 Kilogram in 2018 and the low 0.325 Kilogram in 2023.
What Global Olive Oil Production per Capita shows
Global Olive Oil Production per Capita was 0.325 Kilogram in 2023, down 3.1% on 2022. Global Olive Oil Production per Capita showed fluctuations between 2015 and 2023, reflecting changes in olive cultivation, harvest conditions, climatic variations, and agricultural productivity across olive-producing regions worldwide. The indicator recorded 455.63 grams per capita in 2015 and declined significantly to 377.51 grams in 2016.
A 31.9% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2018) and low (2023) is 0.152 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was −19.8% in 2022.
Greece leads among 22 countries covered
Of the 22 countries in this dataset, Greece, Spain and Tunisia have the highest values in 2023 (22.34, 17.82, 17.21 Kilogram respectively).
Country ranking
Olive Oil Production per Capita by country, 2023
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Kilogram↕ | vs 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greece | 22.34 | −6.3% | |
| 2 | Spain | 17.82 | +28% | |
| 3 | Tunisia | 17.21 | −11.3% | |
| 4 | Portugal | 16.83 | +27.3% | |
| 5 | Albania | 10.14 | −1.2% | |
| 6 | Italy | 6.04 | +8.8% | |
| 7 | Cyprus | 4.24 | +20% | |
| 8 | Morocco | 3.19 | −34.4% | |
| 9 | Lebanon | 3.00 | −13.9% | |
| 10 | Turkey | 2.69 | −22.6% | |
| 11 | Jordan | 2.19 | −3.1% | |
| 12 | Israel | 1.78 | +15.9% | |
| 13 | Algeria | 1.76 | −9.2% | |
| 14 | Chile | 1.18 | +8.3% | |
| 15 | Croatia | 1.16 | +32.7% | |
| 16 | Australia | 0.888 | +16.4% | |
| 17 | Argentina | 0.681 | −6.3% | |
| 18 | Egypt | 0.349 | −13.9% | |
| 19 | Saudi Arabia | 0.0902 | −3.3% | |
| 20 | France | 0.0557 | −27.6% | |
| 21 | U.S. | 0.0349 | −25.4% | |
| 22 | Mexico | 0.0101 | +33.8% |
By region
Olive Oil Production per Capita by region
Kilogram, 2023. Each bar is that region's total.
Full series
Global Olive Oil 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Trough | 0.325 | −3.1% |
| 2022 | 0.335 | −19.8% |
| 2021 | 0.418 | −2% |
| 2020 | 0.426 | +6.6% |
| 2019 | 0.400 | −16.2% |
| 2018Peak | 0.477 | +15.8% |
| 2017 | 0.412 | +9.2% |
| 2016 | 0.378 | −17.1% |
| 2015 | 0.456 | — |
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Olive Oil Production per Capita — Olive Oil Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of olive oil produced in a country relative to its population size, measured in grams or kilograms per person. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-level production measure with values available across selected years. The indicator allows comparison of olive oil production performance between countries by adjusting total production according to population size.
The data includes annual olive oil production volumes from cultivated olive crops used for olive oil extraction, converted into a per capita measurement using national population data. It covers olive oil output from agricultural production activities and reflects changes influenced by olive cultivation areas, harvest cycles, climatic conditions, farming practices, and production efficiency. The indicator includes country-level production estimates reported for the selected period and supports analysis of trends in the global olive oil sector.
The data excludes olive oil consumption, imports, exports, retail sales, market prices, and individual household usage. It does not measure the amount of olive oil available or consumed per person, as produced olive oil may be exported, stored, processed, or distributed through different supply chains. The indicator also excludes production of other edible oils such as sunflower oil, soybean oil, palm oil, and other vegetable oils. Differences may occur due to variations in agricultural data collection methods, production estimates, and population calculations used for per capita conversion.
About this indicator
Olive Oil Production per Capita — Olive Oil Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of olive oil produced in a country relative to its population size, measured in grams or kilograms per person. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-level production measure with values available across selected years. The indicator allows comparison of olive oil production performance between countries by adjusting total production according to population size.
Production recovered to 412.18 grams in 2017 and increased further to 477.45 grams per capita in 2018, representing the highest level during the period. However, production decreased to 400.08 grams in 2019 before improving slightly to 426.44 grams in 2020. The indicator declined again to 417.93 grams in 2021 and continued decreasing to 335.28 grams in 2022. In 2023, global olive oil production per capita reached 325.01 grams, marking the lowest level recorded during the period.
The overall trend indicates that global olive oil production experienced a gradual decline after reaching its peak in 2018. The fluctuations observed throughout the period highlight the impact of olive harvest cycles, weather conditions, agricultural challenges, and changes in production efficiency across major producing countries. Regional variations, particularly from Europe, Africa, Asia, and other olive-growing regions, contribute significantly to changes in global production levels.
Olive Oil Production per Capita measures the quantity of olive oil produced relative to the global population size and provides a population-adjusted assessment of worldwide production capacity. This indicator does not represent global consumption because produced olive oil may be exported, stored, processed, or distributed through different markets.
The global olive oil industry depends heavily on the performance of major producing countries and favorable agricultural conditions. The 2015–2023 data highlights periods of strong production followed by declines, demonstrating the sensitivity of olive oil output to environmental and market-related factors. Monitoring global olive oil production per capita helps evaluate long-term production trends, understand changes in agricultural productivity, and assess the overall development of the international olive oil sector.
- Indicator
- Olive Oil Production per Capita
- Region
- Global
- Unit
- Kilogram
- Coverage
- 2015–2023, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- August 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Global Olive Oil Production per Capita?
Olive Oil Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of olive oil produced in a country relative to its population size, measured in grams or kilograms per person. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-level production measure with values available across selected years. The indicator allows comparison of olive oil production performance between countries by adjusting total production according to population size.
What was Global Olive Oil Production per Capita in 2023?
Global Olive Oil Production per Capita was 0.325 Kilogram in 2023, down 3.1% on 2022.
How has Global Olive Oil Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Global Olive Oil Production per Capita moved from 0.456 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.325 Kilogram in 2023 (−28.7%), an average of −4.1% a year. The series high was 0.477 Kilogram in 2018 and the low 0.325 Kilogram in 2023.
Which year had the highest and lowest Global Olive Oil Production per Capita?
The highest value was 0.477 Kilogram in 2018 and the lowest was 0.325 Kilogram in 2023.
What does the Global Olive Oil Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes annual olive oil production volumes from cultivated olive crops used for olive oil extraction, converted into a per capita measurement using national population data. It covers olive oil output from agricultural production activities and reflects changes influenced by olive cultivation areas, harvest cycles, climatic conditions, farming practices, and production efficiency. The indicator includes country-level production estimates reported for the selected period and supports analysis of trends in the global olive oil sector. Excluded: The data excludes olive oil consumption, imports, exports, retail sales, market prices, and individual household usage. It does not measure the amount of olive oil available or consumed per person, as produced olive oil may be exported, stored, processed, or distributed through different supply chains. The indicator also excludes production of other edible oils such as sunflower oil, soybean oil, palm oil, and other vegetable oils. Differences may occur due to variations in agricultural data collection methods, production estimates, and population calculations used for per capita conversion.
Where does the Global Olive Oil 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..2023&Food=Olive+oil&Metric=Production&Per+capita=true&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2023 and is reported in Kilogram.
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