Rising to a series high
Mustard Seed Production per Capita 2015–2024 moved from 13.26 Gram in 2015 to 13.69 Gram in 2024 (+3.3%), an average of +0.4% a year. The series high was 13.69 Gram in 2024 and the low 13.20 Gram in 2019.
What Mustard Seed Production per Capita 2015–2024 shows
Mustard Seed Production per Capita 2015–2024 was 13.69 Gram in 2024, up 0.9% on 2023. Mustard Seed Production per Capita 2015–2024 was 13.69 Gram in 2024, up 0.9% on 2023. Mustard Seed Production per Capita 2015–2024 moved from 13.26 Gram in 2015 to 13.69 Gram in 2024 (+3.3%), an average of +0.4% a year.
A 3.6% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2019) is 0.494 Gram. The sharpest single-year move was +1.8% in 2021.
Ranks 7 of 7 countries covered
Among the 7 countries in this dataset, China ranks 7 for 2024, behind Nepal (7,093 Gram) and Canada (4,839 Gram). The global figure for 2024 is 105.6 Gram, so China is below it.
Full series
Mustard Seed Production per Capita 2015–2024 by year
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Gram.
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| Year | Gram | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024Peak | 13.69 | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 13.57 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 13.45 | −1.2% |
| 2021 | 13.62 | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 13.38 | +1.4% |
| 2019 Trough | 13.20 | −0.1% |
| 2018 | 13.21 | −1.3% |
| 2017 | 13.38 | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 13.22 | −0.3% |
| 2015 | 13.26 | — |
Regional context
How China compares in Asia
Mustard Seed Production per Capita 2015–2024 by country, 2024, Gram. China is highlighted.
1Nepal7,093
2Kazakhstan900.5
3Myanmar651.1
4China13.69
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Mustard Seed Production per Capita 2015–2024 — Mustard Seed Production per Capita refers to the annual production quantity of mustard seeds divided by the total population of a country, measured in grams per person. In Our World in Data, this indicator is presented as a country-level production time series, showing mustard seed production per capita values for each year in the selected period. The metric provides insights into the relative intensity of mustard seed production and enables comparison of agricultural output across countries with different population sizes.
The data includes annual mustard seed production quantities adjusted according to population size, covering country-level mustard seed output reported for the selected years. The indicator includes production of mustard seeds as an agricultural commodity and presents values in grams per capita to measure production relative to population. The dataset is derived from internationally compiled agricultural statistics and provides historical trends to analyse changes in mustard cultivation, production performance, and agricultural productivity over time.
The data excludes mustard seed consumption, imports, exports, trade values, market prices, cultivated area, yield per hectare, and economic value generated from mustard production. It does not measure domestic availability, processing activities, storage, or end-use applications of mustard seeds. The indicator also does not capture non-agricultural factors affecting supply chains. Differences may occur due to variations in agricultural reporting methods, estimation approaches, and data availability across countries.
About this indicator
Mustard Seed Production per Capita 2015–2024 — Mustard Seed Production per Capita refers to the annual production quantity of mustard seeds divided by the total population of a country, measured in grams per person. In Our World in Data, this indicator is presented as a country-level production time series, showing mustard seed production per capita values for each year in the selected period. The metric provides insights into the relative intensity of mustard seed production and enables comparison of agricultural output across countries with different population sizes.
The series high was 13.69 Gram in 2024 and the low 13.20 Gram in 2019. The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2019) is 0.494 Gram. The sharpest single-year move was +1.8% in 2021. Among the 7 countries in this dataset, China ranks 7 for 2024, behind Nepal (7,093 Gram) and Canada (4,839 Gram). The global figure for 2024 is 105.6 Gram, so China is below it.
China mustard seed production per capita demonstrated a highly stable and gradually increasing trend between 2015 and 2024, reflecting consistent agricultural output, sustained cultivation practices, and steady production capacity within the country’s agricultural sector. According to Our World in Data, China recorded mustard seed production per capita of 13.26 grams in 2015, which remained almost unchanged at 13.22 grams in 2016 before increasing gradually to 13.69 grams in 2024. The overall trend indicates a stable production pattern with a marginal improvement in per capita output over the decade.
During the early period from 2015 to 2018, China’s mustard seed production per capita remained consistent, fluctuating within a narrow range between 13.20 grams and 13.38 grams. This stability reflects balanced production conditions, maintained cultivation areas, and reliable agricultural practices supporting mustard seed output. The limited variation suggests that production levels remained aligned with population growth and domestic agricultural requirements.
From 2022 onward, mustard seed production per capita showed a gradual upward movement, increasing from 13.62 grams in 2022 to 13.45 grams in 2023 and reaching 13.69 grams in 2024. The recent trend reflects continued production stability and incremental improvement in output efficiency.
Overall, China’s mustard seed production per capita dataset highlights a stable agricultural production profile with gradual long-term growth. The indicator provides valuable insights for analyzing crop performance, benchmarking production efficiency, evaluating agricultural trends, and forecasting future supply patterns. It supports market research, agricultural planning, and comparative analysis of mustard seed production within the global agricultural landscape.
- Indicator
- Mustard Seed Production per Capita 2015–2024
- Country
- China
- Region
- Asia
- Unit
- Gram
- Coverage
- 2015–2024, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mustard Seed Production per Capita 2015–2024?
Mustard Seed Production per Capita refers to the annual production quantity of mustard seeds divided by the total population of a country, measured in grams per person. In Our World in Data, this indicator is presented as a country-level production time series, showing mustard seed production per capita values for each year in the selected period. The metric provides insights into the relative intensity of mustard seed production and enables comparison of agricultural output across countries with different population sizes.
What was Mustard Seed Production per Capita 2015–2024 in 2024?
Mustard Seed Production per Capita 2015–2024 was 13.69 Gram in 2024, up 0.9% on 2023.
How has Mustard Seed Production per Capita 2015–2024 changed between 2015 and 2024?
Mustard Seed Production per Capita 2015–2024 moved from 13.26 Gram in 2015 to 13.69 Gram in 2024 (+3.3%), an average of +0.4% a year. The series high was 13.69 Gram in 2024 and the low 13.20 Gram in 2019.
Which year had the highest and lowest Mustard Seed Production per Capita 2015–2024?
The highest value was 13.69 Gram in 2024 and the lowest was 13.20 Gram in 2019.
What does the Mustard Seed Production per Capita 2015–2024 data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes annual mustard seed production quantities adjusted according to population size, covering country-level mustard seed output reported for the selected years. The indicator includes production of mustard seeds as an agricultural commodity and presents values in grams per capita to measure production relative to population. The dataset is derived from internationally compiled agricultural statistics and provides historical trends to analyse changes in mustard cultivation, production performance, and agricultural productivity over time. Excluded: The data excludes mustard seed consumption, imports, exports, trade values, market prices, cultivated area, yield per hectare, and economic value generated from mustard production. It does not measure domestic availability, processing activities, storage, or end-use applications of mustard seeds. The indicator also does not capture non-agricultural factors affecting supply chains. Differences may occur due to variations in agricultural reporting methods, estimation approaches, and data availability across countries.
Where does the Mustard Seed Production per Capita 2015–2024 data come from?
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?tab=table&time=2015..2024&Food=Mustard+seed&Metric=Production&per+capita=true&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Gram.
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