Rising to a series high
Mexico Olive Oil Production per Capita moved from 0.00185 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.0101 Kilogram in 2023 (+447%), an average of +23.7% a year. The series high was 0.0101 Kilogram in 2023 and the low 0.00141 Kilogram in 2017.
What Mexico Olive Oil Production per Capita shows
Mexico Olive Oil Production per Capita was 0.0101 Kilogram in 2023, up 33.8% on 2022. Mexico Olive Oil Production per Capita showed strong overall growth between 2015 and 2023, despite fluctuations during the early years. Production increased from 1.85 grams per capita in 2015 to 2.00 grams in 2016.
A 86.1% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2017) is 0.00872 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +113.1% in 2019.
Ranks 22 of 22 countries covered
Among the 22 countries in this dataset, Mexico ranks 22 for 2023, behind Greece (22.34 Kilogram) and Spain (17.82 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.325 Kilogram, so Mexico is below it.
Full series
Mexico 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023Peak | 0.0101 | +33.8% |
| 2022 | 0.00757 | +42.5% |
| 2021 | 0.00531 | +10.4% |
| 2020 | 0.00481 | +4.9% |
| 2019 | 0.00459 | +113.1% |
| 2018 | 0.00215 | +52.5% |
| 2017 Trough | 0.00141 | −29.4% |
| 2016 | 0.00200 | +8% |
| 2015 | 0.00185 | — |
Regional context
How Mexico compares across countries
Olive Oil Production per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Mexico is highlighted.
1Greece22.34
2Spain17.82
3Tunisia17.21
4Portugal16.83
5Albania10.14
6Italy6.04
7Cyprus4.24
22Mexico0.0101
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.
It then declined to 1.41 grams in 2017, the lowest level recorded during the period. Production recovered to 2.15 grams in 2018 and increased substantially to 4.59 grams in 2019. The upward trend continued, reaching 4.81 grams in 2020 and 5.31 grams in 2021. Production per capita rose further to 7.57 grams in 2022 and reached 10.13 grams in 2023, the highest value in the available data.
The data indicates that Mexico experienced significant expansion in olive oil production per capita after 2018. The increase from 1.41 grams in 2017 to 10.13 grams in 2023 demonstrates substantial growth in production relative to the population. The steady gains from 2019 onward may indicate increased olive cultivation, higher olive oil output, improved production capacity, or favorable agricultural conditions. The strong rise in 2022 and 2023 contributed significantly to the overall upward trend.
Olive oil production per capita measures total olive oil production relative to the population and provides a population-adjusted view of production performance. It should not be interpreted as per-person consumption because olive oil may be exported, stored, processed, or supplied to commercial markets. The indicator supports the assessment of annual production changes, long-term growth, and developments within the olive oil sector. Overall, Mexico’s data shows an early decline followed by sustained growth, with production per capita reaching a new peak in 2023.
- Indicator
- Olive Oil Production per Capita
- Country
- Mexico
- Region
- North America
- 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 Mexico 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 Mexico Olive Oil Production per Capita in 2023?
Mexico Olive Oil Production per Capita was 0.0101 Kilogram in 2023, up 33.8% on 2022.
How has Mexico Olive Oil Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Mexico Olive Oil Production per Capita moved from 0.00185 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.0101 Kilogram in 2023 (+447%), an average of +23.7% a year. The series high was 0.0101 Kilogram in 2023 and the low 0.00141 Kilogram in 2017.
Which year had the highest and lowest Mexico Olive Oil Production per Capita?
The highest value was 0.0101 Kilogram in 2023 and the lowest was 0.00141 Kilogram in 2017.
What does the Mexico 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 Mexico 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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