Higher over the period
Ireland Oats Production per Capita moved from 42.04 Kilogram in 2015 to 43.01 Kilogram in 2024 (+2.3%), an average of +0.3% a year. The series high was 45.91 Kilogram in 2022 and the low 24.19 Kilogram in 2018.
What Ireland Oats Production per Capita shows
Ireland Oats Production per Capita was 43.01 Kilogram in 2024, up 14.5% on 2023. Ireland oats production per capita between 2015 and 2024 demonstrates a relatively stable agricultural trend with moderate fluctuations influenced by annual crop performance, weather conditions, and farming practices. Based on Our World in Data, oats production per capita increased slightly from 42.04 kilograms in 2015 to 43.01 kilograms in 2024, indicating overall stability with limited long-term change.
A 47.3% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2018) is 21.72 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +61.8% in 2019.
Ranks 6 of 27 countries covered
Among the 27 countries in this dataset, Ireland ranks 6 for 2024, behind Finland (217.5 Kilogram) and Canada (84.48 Kilogram). The global figure for 2024 is 2.75 Kilogram, so Ireland is above it.
Full series
Ireland 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 | 43.01 | +14.5% |
| 2023 | 37.55 | −18.2% |
| 2022Peak | 45.91 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 45.63 | +26.1% |
| 2020 | 36.18 | −7.5% |
| 2019 | 39.13 | +61.8% |
| 2018 Trough | 24.19 | −43.3% |
| 2017 | 42.63 | +10.5% |
| 2016 | 38.56 | −8.3% |
| 2015 | 42.04 | — |
Regional context
How Ireland compares in Europe
Oats Production per Capita by country, 2024, Kilogram. Ireland is highlighted.
1Finland217.5
2Sweden58.69
3Norway50.75
4Ireland43.01
5Denmark42.44
6Poland41.95
7Spain24.26
8UK14.26
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 of a country, measured in kilograms or grams per person per year. The indicator represents the average amount of oats produced for each individual based on total agricultural production and population size. 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 provides insights into oat production performance, agricultural productivity, and changes in production capacity relative to population growth.
The data includes the total agricultural production of oats, covering oat crops harvested for food, feed, and other agricultural uses as reported in global food and agriculture datasets. The indicator incorporates annual oat production volumes and population estimates to calculate per capita production values. Our World in Data compiles the data from internationally recognised agricultural statistics sources, including the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and provides comparable country-level figures across different regions and time periods.
The data excludes oat consumption, imports, exports, processing activities, and market demand. It does not measure individual dietary intake, availability of oats for consumers, or actual domestic supply after trade adjustments. The indicator also does not represent productivity per hectare, farm-level efficiency, or quality differences in oat production. Variations may occur due to differences in agricultural reporting methods, estimation procedures, and population data sources used for calculating per capita values.
About this indicator
Oats Production per Capita — Oats Production Per Capita refers to the annual production of oats divided by the total population of a country, measured in kilograms or grams per person per year. The indicator represents the average amount of oats produced for each individual based on total agricultural production and population size. 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 provides insights into oat production performance, agricultural productivity, and changes in production capacity relative to population growth.
The indicator provides insights into Ireland’s oat production efficiency relative to population size and helps evaluate agricultural productivity, crop output, and production consistency over time.
During the early period, oats production per capita declined from 42.04 kilograms in 2015 to 38.56 kilograms in 2016 before recovering to 42.63 kilograms in 2017. Production decreased significantly to 24.19 kilograms in 2018, representing the lowest level during the initial years. However, output recovered to 39.13 kilograms in 2019, indicating improved production conditions and stronger crop performance. These variations highlight the influence of seasonal weather patterns, harvested area changes, and differences in crop yields on annual oat production.
Production remained relatively stable between 2020 and 2022, recording 36.18 kilograms in 2020, 45.63 kilograms in 2021, and 45.91 kilograms in 2022. The increase during this period reflects improved agricultural performance and favourable production conditions supporting oat cultivation. These fluctuations demonstrate the impact of environmental factors and farming efficiency on cereal crop output.
In recent years, production declined to 37.55 kilograms in 2023 before recovering to 43.01 kilograms in 2024. The latest improvement indicates a return to stronger production levels and continued resilience within Ireland’s oat farming sector.
Overall, the dataset highlights the stability and adaptability of Ireland’s 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 agricultural policy, food security analysis, and market research related to cereal crop production.
- Indicator
- Oats Production per Capita
- Country
- Ireland
- Region
- Europe
- 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 Ireland Oats Production per Capita?
Oats Production Per Capita refers to the annual production of oats divided by the total population of a country, measured in kilograms or grams per person per year. The indicator represents the average amount of oats produced for each individual based on total agricultural production and population size. 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 provides insights into oat production performance, agricultural productivity, and changes in production capacity relative to population growth.
What was Ireland Oats Production per Capita in 2024?
Ireland Oats Production per Capita was 43.01 Kilogram in 2024, up 14.5% on 2023.
How has Ireland Oats Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Ireland Oats Production per Capita moved from 42.04 Kilogram in 2015 to 43.01 Kilogram in 2024 (+2.3%), an average of +0.3% a year. The series high was 45.91 Kilogram in 2022 and the low 24.19 Kilogram in 2018.
Which year had the highest and lowest Ireland Oats Production per Capita?
The highest value was 45.91 Kilogram in 2022 and the lowest was 24.19 Kilogram in 2018.
What does the Ireland Oats Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes the total agricultural production of oats, covering oat crops harvested for food, feed, and other agricultural uses as reported in global food and agriculture datasets. The indicator incorporates annual oat production volumes and population estimates to calculate per capita production values. Our World in Data compiles the data from internationally recognised agricultural statistics sources, including the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and provides comparable country-level figures across different regions and time periods. Excluded: The data excludes oat consumption, imports, exports, processing activities, and market demand. It does not measure individual dietary intake, availability of oats for consumers, or actual domestic supply after trade adjustments. The indicator also does not represent productivity per hectare, farm-level efficiency, or quality differences in oat production. Variations may occur due to differences in agricultural reporting methods, estimation procedures, and population data sources used for calculating per capita values.
Where does the Ireland 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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