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. Africa mustard seed production per capita demonstrated a gradual declining trend between 2015 and 2024, reflecting changes in agricultural output, cultivation conditions, and production performance within the region. According to Our World in Data, Africa 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.
Ethiopia leads the region
Within Africa, Ethiopia has the highest value in 2024 at 20.96 Gram.
Country ranking
Mustard Seed Production per Capita 2015–2024 by country, 2024
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Gram↕ | vs 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethiopia | 20.96 | −2% |
By region
Mustard Seed Production per Capita 2015–2024 by region
Gram, 2024. Each bar is that region's total.
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 | — |
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, with values reported 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 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 compiled from internationally reported agricultural production statistics and provides historical trends for analysing 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, with values reported 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 production relative to population size, highlighting challenges in maintaining production growth over the observed period.
During the early period from 2015 to 2018, Africa experienced a continuous decline in mustard seed production per capita, decreasing from 25.31 grams in 2015 to 23.79 grams in 2018. This downward movement reflects variations in crop productivity, cultivated area, weather conditions, and agricultural resource availability. Changes in farming practices and production efficiency may have also influenced the decline during this period.
Between 2019 and 2021, mustard seed production per capita continued to decrease, falling from 23.34 grams in 2019 to 22.53 grams in 2021. The continued reduction indicates challenges in maintaining previous production levels, potentially influenced by climatic conditions, agricultural constraints, and changes in cultivation patterns.
From 2022 onward, Africa’s mustard seed production per capita maintained its declining trend, decreasing from 21.84 grams in 2022 to 21.39 grams in 2023 and reaching 20.96 grams in 2024. The consistent reduction highlights the need for improvements in cultivation practices, productivity enhancement, and agricultural support systems.
Overall, Africa’s mustard seed production per capita dataset highlights a gradual decline in regional agricultural output relative to population size. The indicator provides valuable insights for analysing production trends, evaluating crop performance, benchmarking agricultural efficiency, and understanding changes within the mustard seed sector. It supports agricultural research, market analysis, production planning, supply assessment, and future production forecasting.
- Indicator
- Mustard Seed Production per Capita 2015–2024
- 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, with values reported 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 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 compiled from internationally reported agricultural production statistics and provides historical trends for analysing 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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