Falling to a series low
Italy Oats Production per Capita moved from 4.31 Kilogram in 2015 to 3.57 Kilogram in 2024 (−17.2%), an average of −2.1% a year. The series high was 4.31 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 3.57 Kilogram in 2024.
What Italy Oats Production per Capita shows
Italy Oats Production per Capita was 3.57 Kilogram in 2024, down 8.2% on 2023. Italy oats production per capita between 2015 and 2024 reflects a relatively stable agricultural trend with a gradual decline toward the end of the period. Based on Our World in Data, oats production per capita decreased from 4.31 kilograms in 2015 to 3.57 kilograms in 2024, indicating a moderate reduction in production relative to population growth.
A 17.2% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2024) is 0.743 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was −12% in 2017.
Ranks 19 of 27 countries covered
Among the 27 countries in this dataset, Italy ranks 19 for 2024, behind Finland (217.5 Kilogram) and Canada (84.48 Kilogram). The global figure for 2024 is 2.75 Kilogram, so Italy is above it.
Full series
Italy 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 Trough | 3.57 | −8.2% |
| 2023 | 3.89 | −6.7% |
| 2022 | 4.17 | +4% |
| 2021 | 4.01 | −3.5% |
| 2020 | 4.16 | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 4.06 | −1.9% |
| 2018 | 4.14 | +9.2% |
| 2017 | 3.79 | −12% |
| 2016 | 4.31 | −0.1% |
| 2015Peak | 4.31 | — |
Regional context
How Italy compares in Europe
Oats Production per Capita by country, 2024, Kilogram. Italy is highlighted.
1Finland217.5
2Sweden58.69
3Norway50.75
4Ireland43.01
5Denmark42.44
6Poland41.95
7Spain24.26
11Italy3.57
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 Italy’s oat cultivation performance, agricultural productivity, and the availability of oat production on a per-person basis over time.
During the early years, production per capita remained relatively consistent, recording 4.31 kilograms in 2015 and 4.31 kilograms in 2016. Production declined slightly to 3.79 kilograms in 2017 before recovering to 4.14 kilograms in 2018. In 2019, production remained stable at 4.06 kilograms, showing limited variation and reflecting consistent cultivation practices and moderate production conditions. These fluctuations indicate the influence of annual weather conditions, harvested area changes, and crop yield performance on overall oat output.
Between 2020 and 2022, oats production per capita continued to remain stable with minor variations. Production reached 4.16 kilograms in 2020, declined slightly to 4.01 kilograms in 2021, and improved to 4.17 kilograms in 2022. This period demonstrates relative stability in Italy’s oat production, supported by established agricultural practices and consistent crop management.
In recent years, production experienced a gradual decline, decreasing to 3.89 kilograms in 2023 and further to 3.57 kilograms in 2024, the lowest level recorded during the period. This decline suggests changes in production output relative to population size, potentially influenced by variations in cultivated area, yield performance, and annual agricultural conditions.
Overall, the dataset highlights the steady but slightly declining trend of Italy’s oats production per capita between 2015 and 2024. It provides valuable insights for analysing agricultural production patterns, benchmarking country performance, evaluating productivity trends, forecasting future oat production, and supporting agricultural policy, food security analysis, and market research.
- Indicator
- Oats Production per Capita
- Country
- Italy
- 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 Italy 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 Italy Oats Production per Capita in 2024?
Italy Oats Production per Capita was 3.57 Kilogram in 2024, down 8.2% on 2023.
How has Italy Oats Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Italy Oats Production per Capita moved from 4.31 Kilogram in 2015 to 3.57 Kilogram in 2024 (−17.2%), an average of −2.1% a year. The series high was 4.31 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 3.57 Kilogram in 2024.
Which year had the highest and lowest Italy Oats Production per Capita?
The highest value was 4.31 Kilogram in 2015 and the lowest was 3.57 Kilogram in 2024.
What does the Italy 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 Italy 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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