Indonesia 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 continued its upward trend, reaching 172.93 kilograms in 2019, before experiencing a slight decline to 162.87 kilograms in 2020. The country achieved its highest production level during the study period in 2021, reaching 179.62 kilograms per capita, followed by a moderate reduction to 167.91 kilograms in 2022 and 167.45 kilograms in 2023. Despite short-term fluctuations, Indonesia maintained a significantly higher production level in 2023 compared with the beginning of the period, highlighting the continuous growth and importance of palm oil production within its agricultural economy. The increase in per capita production reflects improvements in plantation productivity, expansion of cultivated areas, and the country's strong focus on palm oil cultivation and processing. Measuring production on a per capita basis provides a standardized assessment of output relative to population size, enabling more accurate comparisons across countries and over different periods. This dataset provides valuable insights into Indonesia's agricultural performance and the evolving role of palm oil in the country's economy. It supports policymakers, agricultural researchers, investors, agribusiness stakeholders, and market analysts in evaluating production trends, industry development, and long-term productivity. Covering 2015 to 2023, the data serves as an important benchmark for understanding Indonesia's palm oil production dynamics and supports broader analysis of agricultural growth, resource utilization, export potential, and the country's continued influence in the global palm oil industry.