Falling to a series low
Greece Olive Oil Production per Capita moved from 30.80 Kilogram in 2015 to 22.34 Kilogram in 2023 (−27.5%), an average of −3.9% a year. The series high was 30.80 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 22.34 Kilogram in 2023.
What Greece Olive Oil Production per Capita shows
Greece Olive Oil Production per Capita was 22.34 Kilogram in 2023, down 6.3% on 2022. Greece Olive Oil Production per Capita showed a gradual declining trend between 2015 and 2023, reflecting changes in olive cultivation, harvest performance, and agricultural conditions. The indicator recorded 30.80 kilograms per capita in 2015 and slightly decreased to 30.44 kilograms in 2016.
A 27.5% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2023) is 8.46 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was −11.3% in 2019.
Ranks 1 of 22 countries covered
Among the 22 countries in this dataset, Greece ranks 1 for 2023. The global figure for 2023 is 0.325 Kilogram, so Greece is above it.
Full series
Greece 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 | 22.34 | −6.3% |
| 2022 | 23.84 | −1.3% |
| 2021 | 24.17 | −6.5% |
| 2020 | 25.86 | −4.6% |
| 2019 | 27.10 | −11.3% |
| 2018 | 30.54 | +5.4% |
| 2017 | 28.99 | −4.8% |
| 2016 | 30.44 | −1.2% |
| 2015Peak | 30.80 | — |
Regional context
How Greece compares in Europe
Olive Oil Production per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Greece is highlighted.
1Greece22.34
2Spain17.82
3Portugal16.83
4Albania10.14
5Italy6.04
6Cyprus4.24
7Croatia1.16
8France0.0557
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 continued to decline gradually, reaching 28.99 kilograms in 2017. A minor recovery was observed in 2018, with production increasing to 30.54 kilograms per capita. However, production declined again in the following years, reaching 27.10 kilograms in 2019, 25.86 kilograms in 2020, and 24.17 kilograms in 2021. The downward trend continued in 2022 and 2023, with production decreasing to 23.84 kilograms and 22.34 kilograms per capita, respectively.
The overall pattern indicates that Greece maintained a high level of olive oil production per capita throughout the period, despite a consistent decline after 2018. The relatively high production levels during the early years demonstrate Greece’s strong position in olive cultivation and olive oil output. The gradual reduction in later years may reflect variations in olive harvest cycles, climatic conditions, agricultural productivity, and changes in production efficiency.
Olive oil production per capita measures total olive oil production compared with the population size, providing a population-adjusted view of production capacity. This indicator does not represent individual consumption because olive oil may be exported, stored, processed, or supplied to different markets. It is useful for evaluating agricultural performance, identifying production trends, and understanding developments within the olive oil sector.
Greece has a long-established olive oil industry and remains an important producer in the global market. The 2015–2023 data highlights a period of gradual production decline while maintaining significant per capita output. Monitoring these trends helps assess the impact of environmental conditions, farming practices, and market factors on Greece’s olive oil production performance.
- Indicator
- Olive Oil Production per Capita
- Country
- Greece
- Region
- Europe
- 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 Greece 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 Greece Olive Oil Production per Capita in 2023?
Greece Olive Oil Production per Capita was 22.34 Kilogram in 2023, down 6.3% on 2022.
How has Greece Olive Oil Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Greece Olive Oil Production per Capita moved from 30.80 Kilogram in 2015 to 22.34 Kilogram in 2023 (−27.5%), an average of −3.9% a year. The series high was 30.80 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 22.34 Kilogram in 2023.
Which year had the highest and lowest Greece Olive Oil Production per Capita?
The highest value was 30.80 Kilogram in 2015 and the lowest was 22.34 Kilogram in 2023.
What does the Greece 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 Greece 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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