Mexico Palm Oil Production per Capita

Palm Oil Production per Capita — Palm oil production per capita refers to the annual quantity of palm oil produced by a country relative to its population, measured in kilograms or grams per person. This indicator represents the average palm oil production contribution per individual and helps assess production intensity, agricultural productivity, and the relative importance of palm oil cultivation within a country's agriculture sector. 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 is based on global food production statistics and provides comparable production measurements across countries and years. Inclusions: The data includes annual palm oil production volumes adjusted according to population size for each country, covering the production of palm oil from agricultural activities during the selected period. It includes country-level production estimates reported on a per capita basis and captures changes resulting from variations in cultivation, plantation output, agricultural productivity, and population growth. The indicator covers palm oil production trends from 2015 to 2023, enabling comparisons of production performance across regions and countries. The dataset includes values expressed in kilograms or grams per capita depending on the reporting unit and provides historical production trends for agricultural analysis. Exclusions: The data excludes palm oil consumption, imports, exports, processing volumes, and market demand indicators. It does not represent individual consumption levels or availability of palm oil within a country. The indicator does not measure plantation area, yield per hectare, production costs, or economic value generated from palm oil production. It also excludes other vegetable oils and agricultural commodities that are not classified as palm oil. Differences between countries may occur due to variations in agricultural practices, climatic conditions, production systems, and population sizes. The indicator focuses only on production output relative to population and does not capture broader environmental, social, or trade-related impacts associated with palm oil production.

Growth accelerated after 2016, with production surpassing 1,486.22 grams in 2017 and continuing to rise through subsequent years. By 2019, production had exceeded 2,157.23 grams per capita, followed by further increases to 2,359.64 grams in 2020, 2,507.67 grams in 2021, and 2,780.43 grams in 2022, before reaching its highest recorded level in 2023. The consistent upward movement suggests improvements in palm cultivation, plantation expansion, and production efficiency. The absence of significant year-on-year declines highlights the stability of Mexico's palm oil production during the period. This macro indicator provides valuable insight into the country's agricultural performance and the growing role of palm oil within its agricultural production sector. Tracking production on a per capita basis helps normalize output against population changes, allowing for more meaningful comparisons across years and with other producing countries. The dataset is useful for policymakers, agricultural researchers, industry participants, and market analysts seeking to evaluate long-term production trends, monitor productivity, and assess the development of the palm oil industry. Covering the period from 2015 to 2023, the data serves as a reliable benchmark for understanding changes in Mexico's palm oil production and supports broader assessments of agricultural growth, resource utilization, and production capacity within the country's agriculture sector.