Lower over the period
Lebanon Olive Oil Production per Capita moved from 3.35 Kilogram in 2015 to 3.00 Kilogram in 2023 (−10.6%), an average of −1.4% a year. The series high was 3.75 Kilogram in 2016 and the low 2.51 Kilogram in 2020.
What Lebanon Olive Oil Production per Capita shows
Lebanon Olive Oil Production per Capita was 3.00 Kilogram in 2023, down 13.9% on 2022. Lebanon Olive Oil Production per Capita experienced moderate fluctuations between 2015 and 2023, reflecting variations in olive cultivation, harvest performance, and agricultural conditions. Production started at 3.35 kilograms per capita in 2015 and increased to 3.75 kilograms in 2016.
A 33.1% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2016) and low (2020) is 1.24 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was −33% in 2020.
Ranks 9 of 22 countries covered
Among the 22 countries in this dataset, Lebanon ranks 9 for 2023, behind Greece (22.34 Kilogram) and Spain (17.82 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.325 Kilogram, so Lebanon is above it.
Full series
Lebanon 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 | 3.00 | −13.9% |
| 2022 | 3.48 | +16.4% |
| 2021 | 2.99 | +19.3% |
| 2020 Trough | 2.51 | −33% |
| 2019 | 3.74 | +13.2% |
| 2018 | 3.31 | −9.5% |
| 2017 | 3.66 | −2.5% |
| 2016Peak | 3.75 | +11.8% |
| 2015 | 3.35 | — |
Regional context
How Lebanon compares in Asia
Olive Oil Production per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Lebanon 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 indicator slightly declined to 3.66 kilograms in 2017 and continued decreasing to 3.31 kilograms in 2018. Production recovered in 2019, reaching 3.74 kilograms per capita, before declining significantly to 2.51 kilograms in 2020. The indicator improved again in 2021, reaching 2.99 kilograms, and increased further to 3.48 kilograms in 2022. In 2023, production declined slightly to 3.00 kilograms per capita.
The overall trend shows that Lebanon maintained a relatively stable olive oil production level despite year-to-year variations. The highest production levels were recorded during 2016 and 2019, while 2020 represented the lowest point in the period. The fluctuations highlight the impact of olive harvest cycles, climatic conditions, agricultural challenges, and changes in production capacity.
Olive oil production per capita measures the amount of olive oil produced in relation to the population size and provides a population-adjusted perspective of production performance. It should not be interpreted as consumption because olive oil production may be exported, stored, processed, or supplied to different markets. This indicator is useful for evaluating agricultural productivity, identifying production changes, and understanding the development of the olive oil sector.
Lebanon has a long-standing tradition of olive cultivation, with olive oil representing an important agricultural product. The 2015–2023 data demonstrates a fluctuating but resilient production pattern, showing the sector’s ability to maintain output despite changing conditions. Tracking olive oil production per capita helps assess Lebanon’s agricultural performance and its role within the regional olive oil market.
- Indicator
- Olive Oil Production per Capita
- Country
- Lebanon
- 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 Lebanon 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 Lebanon Olive Oil Production per Capita in 2023?
Lebanon Olive Oil Production per Capita was 3.00 Kilogram in 2023, down 13.9% on 2022.
How has Lebanon Olive Oil Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Lebanon Olive Oil Production per Capita moved from 3.35 Kilogram in 2015 to 3.00 Kilogram in 2023 (−10.6%), an average of −1.4% a year. The series high was 3.75 Kilogram in 2016 and the low 2.51 Kilogram in 2020.
Which year had the highest and lowest Lebanon Olive Oil Production per Capita?
The highest value was 3.75 Kilogram in 2016 and the lowest was 2.51 Kilogram in 2020.
What does the Lebanon 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 Lebanon 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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