Lower over the period
Jordan Olive Oil Production per Capita moved from 3.10 Kilogram in 2015 to 2.19 Kilogram in 2023 (−29.5%), an average of −4.3% a year. The series high was 3.25 Kilogram in 2019 and the low 2.00 Kilogram in 2016.
What Jordan Olive Oil Production per Capita shows
Jordan Olive Oil Production per Capita was 2.19 Kilogram in 2023, down 3.1% on 2022. Jordan Olive Oil Production per Capita showed fluctuations between 2015 and 2023, reflecting changes in olive cultivation, production conditions, and agricultural performance. The indicator began at 3.10 kilograms per capita in 2015 and declined significantly to 2.00 kilograms in 2016.
A 38.6% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2019) and low (2016) is 1.25 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +60.3% in 2019.
Ranks 11 of 22 countries covered
Among the 22 countries in this dataset, Jordan ranks 11 for 2023, behind Greece (22.34 Kilogram) and Spain (17.82 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.325 Kilogram, so Jordan is above it.
Full series
Jordan 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 | 2.19 | −3.1% |
| 2022 | 2.26 | +6.8% |
| 2021 | 2.11 | −5.8% |
| 2020 | 2.25 | −31% |
| 2019Peak | 3.25 | +60.3% |
| 2018 | 2.03 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 2.02 | +1.2% |
| 2016 Trough | 2.00 | −35.6% |
| 2015 | 3.10 | — |
Regional context
How Jordan compares in Asia
Olive Oil Production per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Jordan 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.
Production remained relatively stable in the following years, reaching 2.02 kilograms in 2017 and 2.03 kilograms in 2018. A notable increase occurred in 2019, when production rose to 3.25 kilograms per capita. However, production declined again to 2.25 kilograms in 2020 and continued at lower levels, reaching 2.11 kilograms in 2021. The indicator increased slightly to 2.26 kilograms in 2022 before declining to 2.19 kilograms per capita in 2023.
The overall trend indicates that Jordan experienced variations in olive oil production while maintaining a consistent production base. The peak recorded in 2015 and 2019 reflects stronger production years, whereas the lower values observed after 2020 indicate reduced production performance. These changes may be influenced by factors such as rainfall patterns, olive harvest cycles, agricultural practices, and production efficiency.
Olive oil production per capita measures total olive oil production relative to population size and provides a population-adjusted assessment of production capacity. This indicator does not measure consumption because olive oil may be exported, stored, processed, or distributed through various supply channels. It supports analysis of agricultural productivity, production trends, and the performance of the olive oil industry.
Jordan has an established olive farming sector, and olive oil remains an important agricultural product. The 2015–2023 data highlights a period of fluctuations with occasional production improvements. Monitoring this indicator helps understand changes in agricultural output, evaluate sector development, and assess Jordan’s position within the regional olive oil market.
- Indicator
- Olive Oil Production per Capita
- Country
- Jordan
- 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 Jordan 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 Jordan Olive Oil Production per Capita in 2023?
Jordan Olive Oil Production per Capita was 2.19 Kilogram in 2023, down 3.1% on 2022.
How has Jordan Olive Oil Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Jordan Olive Oil Production per Capita moved from 3.10 Kilogram in 2015 to 2.19 Kilogram in 2023 (−29.5%), an average of −4.3% a year. The series high was 3.25 Kilogram in 2019 and the low 2.00 Kilogram in 2016.
Which year had the highest and lowest Jordan Olive Oil Production per Capita?
The highest value was 3.25 Kilogram in 2019 and the lowest was 2.00 Kilogram in 2016.
What does the Jordan 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 Jordan 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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