Falling to a series low
Netherlands Oats Production per Capita moved from 0.477 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.331 Kilogram in 2024 (−30.6%), an average of −4% a year. The series high was 0.480 Kilogram in 2022 and the low 0.331 Kilogram in 2024.
What Netherlands Oats Production per Capita shows
Netherlands Oats Production per Capita was 0.331 Kilogram in 2024, down 6.2% on 2023. Netherlands oats production per capita between 2015 and 2024 reflects a gradually declining agricultural trend with noticeable year-to-year fluctuations. Based on Our World in Data, oats production per capita decreased from 477.16 grams in 2015 to 331.34 grams in 2024, indicating a reduction in production relative to population growth over the decade.
A 30.9% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2024) is 0.148 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was −26.4% in 2023.
Ranks 25 of 27 countries covered
Among the 27 countries in this dataset, Netherlands ranks 25 for 2024, behind Finland (217.5 Kilogram) and Canada (84.48 Kilogram). The global figure for 2024 is 2.75 Kilogram, so Netherlands is below it.
Full series
Netherlands Oats 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Trough | 0.331 | −6.2% |
| 2023 | 0.353 | −26.4% |
| 2022Peak | 0.480 | +17% |
| 2021 | 0.410 | −4.6% |
| 2020 | 0.430 | −9.8% |
| 2019 | 0.477 | +20.5% |
| 2018 | 0.395 | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 0.389 | −5.6% |
| 2016 | 0.411 | −13.8% |
| 2015 | 0.477 | — |
Regional context
How Netherlands compares in Europe
Oats Production per Capita by country, 2024, Kilogram. Netherlands is highlighted.
1Finland217.5
2Sweden58.69
3Norway50.75
4Ireland43.01
5Denmark42.44
6Poland41.95
7Spain24.26
13Netherlands0.331
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Oats Production per Capita — Oats Production Per Capita refers to the annual production of oats divided by the total population of a country, measured in kilograms or grams per person per year. The indicator represents the average amount of oats produced for each individual based on total agricultural production and population size. 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 provides insights into oat production performance, agricultural productivity, and changes in production capacity relative to population growth.
The data includes the total agricultural production of oats, covering oat crops harvested for food, feed, and other agricultural uses as reported in global food and agriculture datasets. The indicator incorporates annual oat production volumes and population estimates to calculate per capita production values. Our World in Data compiles the data from internationally recognised agricultural statistics sources, including the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and provides comparable country-level figures across different regions and time periods.
The data excludes oat consumption, imports, exports, processing activities, and market demand. It does not measure individual dietary intake, availability of oats for consumers, or actual domestic supply after trade adjustments. The indicator also does not represent productivity per hectare, farm-level efficiency, or quality differences in oat production. Variations may occur due to differences in agricultural reporting methods, estimation procedures, and population data sources used for calculating per capita values.
About this indicator
Oats Production per Capita — Oats Production Per Capita refers to the annual production of oats divided by the total population of a country, measured in kilograms or grams per person per year. The indicator represents the average amount of oats produced for each individual based on total agricultural production and population size. 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 provides insights into oat production performance, agricultural productivity, and changes in production capacity relative to population growth.
The indicator provides insights into the Netherlands’ oat production performance, agricultural productivity, and changes in crop output efficiency on a per-person basis. It helps evaluate the impact of cultivation patterns, yield variations, and farming conditions on cereal production.
During the early period, production per capita declined from 477.16 grams in 2015 to 411.40 grams in 2016 and further to 388.56 grams in 2017. Production remained relatively stable in 2018 at 395.49 grams before increasing to 476.69 grams in 2019, indicating improved production conditions and stronger crop performance. These fluctuations reflect the influence of annual weather patterns, harvested area changes, and variations in agricultural productivity.
Production declined slightly to 429.78 grams in 2020 and continued decreasing to 410.03 grams in 2021. However, production recovered in 2022, reaching 479.77 grams per capita, the highest level recorded during the period. This improvement suggests favourable growing conditions, better yields, and effective farm management practices supporting oat cultivation.
In recent years, production decreased to 353.18 grams in 2023 and further to 331.34 grams in 2024, representing the lowest level during the observed period. The decline indicates reduced oat output relative to population size, potentially influenced by changes in cultivated area, crop priorities, and annual production conditions.
Overall, the dataset highlights the changing pattern of Netherlands oats production per capita between 2015 and 2024. It provides valuable insights for analysing agricultural trends, comparing production performance, evaluating productivity changes, forecasting future oat production, and supporting agricultural policy, food security assessments, and market research related to cereal crop production.
- Indicator
- Oats Production per Capita
- Country
- Netherlands
- Region
- Europe
- Unit
- Kilogram
- Coverage
- 2015–2024, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Netherlands Oats Production per Capita?
Oats Production Per Capita refers to the annual production of oats divided by the total population of a country, measured in kilograms or grams per person per year. The indicator represents the average amount of oats produced for each individual based on total agricultural production and population size. 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 provides insights into oat production performance, agricultural productivity, and changes in production capacity relative to population growth.
What was Netherlands Oats Production per Capita in 2024?
Netherlands Oats Production per Capita was 0.331 Kilogram in 2024, down 6.2% on 2023.
How has Netherlands Oats Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Netherlands Oats Production per Capita moved from 0.477 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.331 Kilogram in 2024 (−30.6%), an average of −4% a year. The series high was 0.480 Kilogram in 2022 and the low 0.331 Kilogram in 2024.
Which year had the highest and lowest Netherlands Oats Production per Capita?
The highest value was 0.480 Kilogram in 2022 and the lowest was 0.331 Kilogram in 2024.
What does the Netherlands Oats Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes the total agricultural production of oats, covering oat crops harvested for food, feed, and other agricultural uses as reported in global food and agriculture datasets. The indicator incorporates annual oat production volumes and population estimates to calculate per capita production values. Our World in Data compiles the data from internationally recognised agricultural statistics sources, including the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and provides comparable country-level figures across different regions and time periods. Excluded: The data excludes oat consumption, imports, exports, processing activities, and market demand. It does not measure individual dietary intake, availability of oats for consumers, or actual domestic supply after trade adjustments. The indicator also does not represent productivity per hectare, farm-level efficiency, or quality differences in oat production. Variations may occur due to differences in agricultural reporting methods, estimation procedures, and population data sources used for calculating per capita values.
Where does the Netherlands Oats 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..2024&Food=Oats&Metric=Production&Per+capita=true&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Kilogram.
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