Falling to a series low
Morocco Olive Oil Production per Capita moved from 3.91 Kilogram in 2015 to 3.19 Kilogram in 2023 (−18.5%), an average of −2.5% a year. The series high was 5.64 Kilogram in 2019 and the low 3.19 Kilogram in 2023.
What Morocco Olive Oil Production per Capita shows
Morocco Olive Oil Production per Capita was 3.19 Kilogram in 2023, down 34.4% on 2022. Morocco Olive Oil Production per Capita showed moderate fluctuations between 2015 and 2023, reflecting changes in olive cultivation, harvest conditions, and agricultural productivity. The indicator began at 3.91 kilograms per capita in 2015 and slightly declined to 3.85 kilograms in 2016.
A 43.5% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2019) and low (2023) is 2.45 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +35.1% in 2018.
Ranks 8 of 22 countries covered
Among the 22 countries in this dataset, Morocco ranks 8 for 2023, behind Greece (22.34 Kilogram) and Spain (17.82 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.325 Kilogram, so Morocco is above it.
Full series
Morocco 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 Trough | 3.19 | −34.4% |
| 2022 | 4.86 | −7.8% |
| 2021 | 5.27 | +17.2% |
| 2020 | 4.50 | −20.2% |
| 2019Peak | 5.64 | +13.3% |
| 2018 | 4.98 | +35.1% |
| 2017 | 3.68 | −4.2% |
| 2016 | 3.85 | −1.6% |
| 2015 | 3.91 | — |
Regional context
How Morocco compares in Africa
Olive Oil Production per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Morocco is highlighted.
1Tunisia17.21
2Morocco3.19
3Algeria1.76
4Egypt0.349
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 continued to decrease to 3.68 kilograms in 2017 before increasing significantly to 4.98 kilograms in 2018. The upward trend continued in 2019, when production reached 5.64 kilograms per capita, the highest level recorded during the period. Production declined to 4.50 kilograms in 2020 but recovered to 5.27 kilograms in 2021. The indicator decreased slightly to 4.86 kilograms in 2022 and declined further to 3.19 kilograms per capita in 2023.
The overall trend indicates that Morocco maintained a stable olive oil production base with periods of improvement and decline. The growth observed between 2017 and 2019 reflects increased production performance, while the reduction after 2021 highlights the influence of changing agricultural conditions. Factors such as rainfall patterns, olive harvest cycles, farming techniques, and production efficiency contribute to annual variations.
Olive oil production per capita measures the quantity of olive oil produced relative to population size and provides a population-adjusted view of production capacity. It does not represent individual consumption because olive oil production may be exported, stored, processed, or supplied to different markets. This indicator supports the evaluation of agricultural productivity, production trends, and the development of the olive oil industry.
Morocco has a long history of olive cultivation and continues to strengthen its position in the African olive oil sector. The 2015–2023 data demonstrates a fluctuating production pattern with periods of growth and adjustment. Monitoring olive oil production per capita helps understand Morocco’s agricultural performance and its role in regional and international olive oil markets.
- Indicator
- Olive Oil Production per Capita
- Country
- Morocco
- Region
- Africa
- 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 Morocco 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 Morocco Olive Oil Production per Capita in 2023?
Morocco Olive Oil Production per Capita was 3.19 Kilogram in 2023, down 34.4% on 2022.
How has Morocco Olive Oil Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Morocco Olive Oil Production per Capita moved from 3.91 Kilogram in 2015 to 3.19 Kilogram in 2023 (−18.5%), an average of −2.5% a year. The series high was 5.64 Kilogram in 2019 and the low 3.19 Kilogram in 2023.
Which year had the highest and lowest Morocco Olive Oil Production per Capita?
The highest value was 5.64 Kilogram in 2019 and the lowest was 3.19 Kilogram in 2023.
What does the Morocco 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 Morocco 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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