Higher over the period
Japan Oats Production per Capita moved from 0.00238 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.00252 Kilogram in 2024 (+5.8%), an average of +0.6% a year. The series high was 0.00257 Kilogram in 2023 and the low 0.00238 Kilogram in 2015.
What Japan Oats Production per Capita shows
Japan Oats Production per Capita was 0.00252 Kilogram in 2024, down 1.8% on 2023. Japan oats production per capita between 2015 and 2024 reflects a highly stable agricultural trend with limited fluctuations throughout the decade. Based on Our World in Data, oats production per capita increased slightly from 2.38 grams in 2015 to 2.52 grams in 2024, indicating overall stability with marginal improvement.
A 7.2% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2015) is 0.000185 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +6.4% in 2023.
Ranks 27 of 27 countries covered
Among the 27 countries in this dataset, Japan ranks 27 for 2024, behind Finland (217.5 Kilogram) and Canada (84.48 Kilogram). The global figure for 2024 is 2.75 Kilogram, so Japan is below it.
Full series
Japan 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 | 0.00252 | −1.8% |
| 2023Peak | 0.00257 | +6.4% |
| 2022 | 0.00242 | −3.7% |
| 2021 | 0.00251 | 0% |
| 2020 | 0.00251 | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 0.00249 | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 0.00246 | −2.7% |
| 2017 | 0.00253 | +3% |
| 2016 | 0.00246 | +3.2% |
| 2015 Trough | 0.00238 | — |
Regional context
How Japan compares in Asia
Oats Production per Capita by country, 2024, Kilogram. Japan is highlighted.
1Kazakhstan16.02
2Turkey4.46
3China0.377
4Israel0.0273
5Japan0.00252
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 insight into Japan’s oat production efficiency relative to population size and helps evaluate agricultural productivity, crop output consistency, and changes in cereal production performance over time.
During the early period, oats production per capita showed gradual improvement, increasing from 2.38 grams in 2015 to 2.46 grams in 2016 and 2.53 grams in 2017, the highest level recorded during the initial years. Production slightly declined to 2.46 grams in 2018 before remaining almost unchanged at 2.49 grams in 2019. These minor variations indicate a relatively stable production environment, where changes in harvested output, farming practices, and seasonal agricultural conditions had limited impact on overall per capita production.
Between 2020 and 2022, oats production per capita remained consistent, recording 2.51 grams in 2020, 2.51 grams in 2021, and 2.42 grams in 2022. The stability during this period suggests consistent oat cultivation and steady production levels despite variations in annual agricultural conditions. Changes in crop yields, cultivated land availability, and farming efficiency may have influenced minor movements in production values.
In recent years, production increased slightly to 2.57 grams in 2023 before adjusting to 2.52 grams in 2024. The latest figures indicate continued stability in Japan’s oats production performance, with production remaining close to the levels observed throughout the decade.
Overall, the dataset highlights the consistent nature of Japan’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.
- Indicator
- Oats Production per Capita
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Asia
- 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 Japan 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 Japan Oats Production per Capita in 2024?
Japan Oats Production per Capita was 0.00252 Kilogram in 2024, down 1.8% on 2023.
How has Japan Oats Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Japan Oats Production per Capita moved from 0.00238 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.00252 Kilogram in 2024 (+5.8%), an average of +0.6% a year. The series high was 0.00257 Kilogram in 2023 and the low 0.00238 Kilogram in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest Japan Oats Production per Capita?
The highest value was 0.00257 Kilogram in 2023 and the lowest was 0.00238 Kilogram in 2015.
What does the Japan 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 Japan 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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