Lower over the period
Italy Olive Oil Production per Capita moved from 8.06 Kilogram in 2015 to 6.04 Kilogram in 2023 (−25%), an average of −3.5% a year. The series high was 8.06 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 4.81 Kilogram in 2018.
What Italy Olive Oil Production per Capita shows
Italy Olive Oil Production per Capita was 6.04 Kilogram in 2023, up 8.8% on 2022. Italy Olive Oil Production per Capita showed fluctuations between 2015 and 2023, reflecting changes in olive cultivation, harvest conditions, weather patterns, and overall production performance. The indicator recorded 8.06 kilograms per capita in 2015 before declining to 4.94 kilograms in 2016.
A 40.3% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2018) is 3.24 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was −38.7% in 2016.
Ranks 6 of 22 countries covered
Among the 22 countries in this dataset, Italy ranks 6 for 2023, behind Greece (22.34 Kilogram) and Spain (17.82 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.325 Kilogram, so Italy is above it.
Full series
Italy 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 | 6.04 | +8.8% |
| 2022 | 5.55 | −2.1% |
| 2021 | 5.67 | +2.7% |
| 2020 | 5.52 | −1.3% |
| 2019 | 5.60 | +16.3% |
| 2018 Trough | 4.81 | −29.3% |
| 2017 | 6.81 | +37.8% |
| 2016 | 4.94 | −38.7% |
| 2015Peak | 8.06 | — |
Regional context
How Italy compares in Europe
Olive Oil Production per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Italy 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 recovered to 6.81 kilograms in 2017 but decreased again to 4.81 kilograms in 2018. From 2019 onward, production remained relatively stable, reaching 5.60 kilograms in 2019, 5.52 kilograms in 2020, and 5.67 kilograms in 2021. The value slightly declined to 5.55 kilograms in 2022 before increasing to 6.04 kilograms in 2023.
The data indicates that Italy maintained a consistent olive oil production level despite annual variations. The higher production level in 2015 represents the strongest year during the period, while the lower values observed between 2016 and 2018 reflect weaker production conditions and possible impacts from agricultural challenges. The gradual recovery after 2018 demonstrates improved stability in olive oil output, although production remained below the 2015 level. The changes across the years highlight the influence of factors such as olive harvest cycles, climatic conditions, farming practices, and market demand on production outcomes.
Olive oil production per capita measures total olive oil production relative to population size and provides a population-adjusted view of production capacity. It is different from consumption because produced olive oil may be exported, stored, processed, or distributed through various markets. The indicator is useful for understanding agricultural productivity, monitoring production changes, and assessing the performance of the olive oil industry.
Italy’s olive oil sector remains a significant contributor to agricultural production and global olive oil supply. The 2015–2023 trend highlights a period of production decline, adjustment, and gradual recovery. Monitoring this indicator helps identify long-term production patterns, evaluate sector performance, and understand Italy’s position within the international olive oil market.
- Indicator
- Olive Oil Production per Capita
- Country
- Italy
- 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 Italy 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 Italy Olive Oil Production per Capita in 2023?
Italy Olive Oil Production per Capita was 6.04 Kilogram in 2023, up 8.8% on 2022.
How has Italy Olive Oil Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Italy Olive Oil Production per Capita moved from 8.06 Kilogram in 2015 to 6.04 Kilogram in 2023 (−25%), an average of −3.5% a year. The series high was 8.06 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 4.81 Kilogram in 2018.
Which year had the highest and lowest Italy Olive Oil Production per Capita?
The highest value was 8.06 Kilogram in 2015 and the lowest was 4.81 Kilogram in 2018.
What does the Italy 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 Italy 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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