Higher over the period
Luxembourg Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 4.95 Kilogram in 2015 to 5.42 Kilogram in 2023 (+9.5%), an average of +1.1% a year. The series high was 5.53 Kilogram in 2016 and the low 4.91 Kilogram in 2017.
What Luxembourg Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita shows
Luxembourg Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 5.42 Kilogram in 2023, up 5.7% on 2022. Luxembourg's cocoa beans consumption per capita between 2015 and 2023 reflects one of the highest cocoa consumption levels among European markets, supported by high purchasing power, premium food preferences, and strong demand for quality chocolate products. Validated Our World in Data data shows per capita cocoa beans consumption increased from 4.95 kg in 2015 to 5.42 kg in 2023.
A 11.2% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2016) and low (2017) is 0.620 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +11.7% in 2016.
Ranks 1 of 44 countries covered
Among the 44 countries in this dataset, Luxembourg ranks 1 for 2023. The global figure for 2023 is 0.658 Kilogram, so Luxembourg is above it.
Full series
Luxembourg Cocoa Beans Consumption 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 | 5.42 | +5.7% |
| 2022 | 5.13 | −2.7% |
| 2021 | 5.27 | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 5.17 | −5% |
| 2019 | 5.44 | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 5.39 | +9.8% |
| 2017 Trough | 4.91 | −11.2% |
| 2016Peak | 5.53 | +11.7% |
| 2015 | 4.95 | — |
Regional context
How Luxembourg compares in Europe
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Luxembourg is highlighted.
1Luxembourg5.42
2Iceland5.27
3Montenegro4.41
4France4.04
5UK3.94
6malta3.63
7Slovenia3.52
8Denmark3.25
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita — Cocoa beans consumption per capita refers to the average amount of cocoa beans available for consumption per person in a country, measured in grams per person per year. The indicator represents the per capita availability of cocoa beans based on food supply data, reflecting the estimated quantity of cocoa beans available for human consumption after accounting for production, imports, exports, and other supply adjustments. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-by-country time series, with values reported annually for the selected period.
The data includes the estimated per capita availability of cocoa beans for human consumption, calculated from national food supply balances. It covers cocoa beans as a food commodity and reflects factors such as domestic production, imports, exports, stock changes, and other supply-side adjustments used to estimate food availability. The dataset is compiled from food balance statistics based on sources such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, with values standardized on a per-person basis for cross-country comparison.
The data excludes actual individual consumption patterns, household-level consumption surveys, and differences in consumption behavior among population groups. It does not measure the consumption of processed chocolate products, cocoa powder, cocoa butter, or other cocoa-derived products separately. The indicator also excludes non-food uses of cocoa beans, food waste at the retail or household level, and informal or unrecorded consumption activities. Values represent food availability estimates rather than direct measurements of cocoa beans physically consumed by individuals.
About this indicator
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita — Cocoa beans consumption per capita refers to the average amount of cocoa beans available for consumption per person in a country, measured in grams per person per year. The indicator represents the per capita availability of cocoa beans based on food supply data, reflecting the estimated quantity of cocoa beans available for human consumption after accounting for production, imports, exports, and other supply adjustments. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-by-country time series, with values reported annually for the selected period.
Despite yearly fluctuations, Luxembourg maintained consistently high consumption levels due to strong consumer spending capacity and demand for premium confectionery products.
During the early period, consumption increased from 4.95 kg in 2015 to 5.53 kg in 2016 before moderating to 4.91 kg in 2017. Consumption recovered to 5.39 kg in 2018 and 5.44 kg in 2019, reflecting sustained demand for chocolate products, premium confectionery, and specialty food offerings. Luxembourg's affluent consumer base and international retail environment contributed to strong cocoa consumption patterns.
Consumption declined slightly to 5.17 kg in 2020 due to pandemic-related changes in consumer behavior and reduced foodservice activity. However, demand remained resilient, with consumption increasing to 5.27 kg in 2021. The market moderated to 5.13 kg in 2022 before recovering to 5.42 kg in 2023, demonstrating continued consumer preference for cocoa-based products.
Overall, Luxembourg's cocoa consumption market remains highly developed, characterized by premium product demands ,and the strong purchasing power, and stable consumer interest in the chocolates and confectionery products. The dataset provides valuable insights for manufacturers, retailers, and the investors to analyze the consumptions trends, and benchmark market performance, and forecast demand, and assess opportunities within Luxembourg's premium cocoa market.
- Indicator
- Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita
- Country
- Luxembourg
- Region
- Europe
- Unit
- Kilogram
- Coverage
- 2015–2023, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Luxembourg Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
Cocoa beans consumption per capita refers to the average amount of cocoa beans available for consumption per person in a country, measured in grams per person per year. The indicator represents the per capita availability of cocoa beans based on food supply data, reflecting the estimated quantity of cocoa beans available for human consumption after accounting for production, imports, exports, and other supply adjustments. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-by-country time series, with values reported annually for the selected period.
What was Luxembourg Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita in 2023?
Luxembourg Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 5.42 Kilogram in 2023, up 5.7% on 2022.
How has Luxembourg Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Luxembourg Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 4.95 Kilogram in 2015 to 5.42 Kilogram in 2023 (+9.5%), an average of +1.1% a year. The series high was 5.53 Kilogram in 2016 and the low 4.91 Kilogram in 2017.
Which year had the highest and lowest Luxembourg Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
The highest value was 5.53 Kilogram in 2016 and the lowest was 4.91 Kilogram in 2017.
What does the Luxembourg Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes the estimated per capita availability of cocoa beans for human consumption, calculated from national food supply balances. It covers cocoa beans as a food commodity and reflects factors such as domestic production, imports, exports, stock changes, and other supply-side adjustments used to estimate food availability. The dataset is compiled from food balance statistics based on sources such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, with values standardized on a per-person basis for cross-country comparison. Excluded: The data excludes actual individual consumption patterns, household-level consumption surveys, and differences in consumption behavior among population groups. It does not measure the consumption of processed chocolate products, cocoa powder, cocoa butter, or other cocoa-derived products separately. The indicator also excludes non-food uses of cocoa beans, food waste at the retail or household level, and informal or unrecorded consumption activities. Values represent food availability estimates rather than direct measurements of cocoa beans physically consumed by individuals.
Where does the Luxembourg Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita data come from?
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?tab=table&time=2015..latest&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls&tableSearch=singa&Food=Cocoa+beans&Metric=Food+available+for+consumption&Per+capita=true). It covers 2015–2023 and is reported in Kilogram.
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