Lower over the period
Israel Olive Oil Production per Capita moved from 2.27 Kilogram in 2015 to 1.78 Kilogram in 2023 (−21.6%), an average of −3% a year. The series high was 2.27 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 1.34 Kilogram in 2021.
What Israel Olive Oil Production per Capita shows
Israel Olive Oil Production per Capita was 1.78 Kilogram in 2023, up 15.9% on 2022. Israel Olive Oil Production per Capita experienced a gradual decline between 2015 and 2023, followed by a moderate recovery in the final years. Production started at 2.27 kilograms per capita in 2015 and decreased steadily to 2.19 kilograms in 2016 and 2.12 kilograms in 2017.
A 41% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2021) is 0.931 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was −29.7% in 2021.
Ranks 12 of 22 countries covered
Among the 22 countries in this dataset, Israel ranks 12 for 2023, behind Greece (22.34 Kilogram) and Spain (17.82 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.325 Kilogram, so Israel is above it.
Full series
Israel 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 | 1.78 | +15.9% |
| 2022 | 1.54 | +14.6% |
| 2021 Trough | 1.34 | −29.7% |
| 2020 | 1.91 | +5.3% |
| 2019 | 1.81 | −7.6% |
| 2018 | 1.96 | −7.3% |
| 2017 | 2.12 | −3.5% |
| 2016 | 2.19 | −3.5% |
| 2015Peak | 2.27 | — |
Regional context
How Israel compares in Asia
Olive Oil Production per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Israel is highlighted.
1Lebanon3.00
2Turkey2.69
3Jordan2.19
4Israel1.78
5Saudi Arabia0.0902
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.
The downward trend continued, reaching 1.96 kilograms in 2018 and 1.81 kilograms in 2019. Production showed a slight improvement in 2020, increasing to 1.91 kilograms, before declining again to 1.34 kilograms in 2021, the lowest level recorded during the period. Recovery began in 2022, when production increased to 1.54 kilograms, followed by further growth to 1.78 kilograms per capita in 2023.
The overall trend indicates that Israel experienced fluctuations in olive oil production, with production levels remaining relatively stable but below the 2015 peak. The decline between 2015 and 2021 may reflect changes in olive harvest conditions, climate variations, agricultural challenges, and production efficiency. The improvement observed in 2022 and 2023 suggests a recovery in olive oil output and improved production conditions.
Olive oil production per capita measures the amount of olive oil produced compared with population size and provides a population-adjusted view of production capacity. It does not indicate consumption because production can be exported, stored, processed, or distributed through various markets. The indicator supports analysis of agricultural productivity, production trends, and developments in the olive oil industry.
Israel has a long history of olive cultivation, with olive oil production playing an important role in agricultural activities. The 2015–2023 data highlights a period of decline followed by recovery, demonstrating the influence of environmental and production factors on the performance of the olive oil sector.
- Indicator
- Olive Oil Production per Capita
- Country
- Israel
- Region
- Asia
- 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 Israel 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 Israel Olive Oil Production per Capita in 2023?
Israel Olive Oil Production per Capita was 1.78 Kilogram in 2023, up 15.9% on 2022.
How has Israel Olive Oil Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Israel Olive Oil Production per Capita moved from 2.27 Kilogram in 2015 to 1.78 Kilogram in 2023 (−21.6%), an average of −3% a year. The series high was 2.27 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 1.34 Kilogram in 2021.
Which year had the highest and lowest Israel Olive Oil Production per Capita?
The highest value was 2.27 Kilogram in 2015 and the lowest was 1.34 Kilogram in 2021.
What does the Israel 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 Israel 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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