Falling to a series low
Mustard Seed Production per Capita 2015–2024 moved from 25.31 Gram in 2015 to 20.96 Gram in 2024 (−17.2%), an average of −2.1% a year. The series high was 25.31 Gram in 2015 and the low 20.96 Gram in 2024.
What Mustard Seed Production per Capita 2015–2024 shows
Mustard Seed Production per Capita 2015–2024 was 20.96 Gram in 2024, down 2% on 2023. Ethiopia mustard seed production per capita demonstrated a gradual declining trend between 2015 and 2024, reflecting changes in agricultural output, cultivation conditions, and production efficiency within the country’s farming sector. According to Our World in Data, Ethiopia recorded mustard seed production per capita of 25.31 grams in 2015, which decreased steadily to 20.96 grams in 2024.
A 17.2% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2024) is 4.36 Gram. The sharpest single-year move was −3% in 2022.
Ranks 6 of 7 countries covered
Among the 7 countries in this dataset, Ethiopia ranks 6 for 2024, behind Nepal (7,093 Gram) and Canada (4,839 Gram). The global figure for 2024 is 105.6 Gram, so Ethiopia 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Trough | 20.96 | −2% |
| 2023 | 21.39 | −2.1% |
| 2022 | 21.84 | −3% |
| 2021 | 22.53 | −1.7% |
| 2020 | 22.92 | −1.8% |
| 2019 | 23.34 | −1.9% |
| 2018 | 23.79 | −1.8% |
| 2017 | 24.22 | −2% |
| 2016 | 24.70 | −2.4% |
| 2015Peak | 25.31 | — |
Regional context
How Ethiopia compares across countries
Mustard Seed Production per Capita 2015–2024 by country, 2024, Gram. Ethiopia is highlighted.
1Nepal7,093
2Canada4,839
3Kazakhstan900.5
4Myanmar651.1
5U.S.134
6Ethiopia20.96
7China13.69
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 overall trend indicates a reduction in mustard seed output relative to population growth, highlighting challenges in maintaining production levels over the decade.
During the early period from 2015 to 2018, mustard seed production per capita declined from 25.31 grams to 23.79 grams. This reduction reflects variations in cultivated area, crop productivity, seasonal conditions, and agricultural resource availability. Although mustard cultivation remained part of Ethiopia’s agricultural activities, production growth was limited during this period.
Between 2019 and 2021, Ethiopia continued to experience a gradual decline in mustard seed production per capita, falling from 23.34 grams in 2019 to 22.53 grams in 2021. The trend suggests ongoing challenges related to maintaining productivity levels, including possible impacts from changing farming practices, input availability, and environmental conditions.
From 2022 to 2024, production continued to decrease, moving from 21.84 grams in 2022 to 20.96 grams in 2024. This indicates a continued need for improvements in agricultural productivity, crop management practices, and production support systems.
Overall, Ethiopia’s mustard seed production per capita dataset highlights a consistent decline in output relative to population size. The indicator provides valuable insights for analysing crop performance, benchmarking agricultural efficiency, evaluating production trends, and understanding the development of the mustard seed sector. It supports agricultural research, market analysis, production planning, and future forecasting by providing a standardized measure of mustard seed production.
- Indicator
- Mustard Seed Production per Capita 2015–2024
- Country
- Ethiopia
- Region
- Africa
- 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 20.96 Gram in 2024, down 2% 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 25.31 Gram in 2015 to 20.96 Gram in 2024 (−17.2%), an average of −2.1% a year. The series high was 25.31 Gram in 2015 and the low 20.96 Gram in 2024.
Which year had the highest and lowest Mustard Seed Production per Capita 2015–2024?
The highest value was 25.31 Gram in 2015 and the lowest was 20.96 Gram in 2024.
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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