Nigeria Palm Oil Production per Capita

Palm Oil Production per Capita — Palm oil production per capita refers to the annual quantity of palm oil produced by a country relative to its population, measured in kilograms or grams per person. This indicator represents the average palm oil production contribution per individual and helps assess production intensity, agricultural productivity, and the relative importance of palm oil cultivation within a country's agriculture sector. 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 is based on global food production statistics and provides comparable production measurements across countries and years. Inclusions: The data includes annual palm oil production volumes adjusted according to population size for each country, covering the production of palm oil from agricultural activities during the selected period. It includes country-level production estimates reported on a per capita basis and captures changes resulting from variations in cultivation, plantation output, agricultural productivity, and population growth. The indicator covers palm oil production trends from 2015 to 2023, enabling comparisons of production performance across regions and countries. The dataset includes values expressed in kilograms or grams per capita depending on the reporting unit and provides historical production trends for agricultural analysis. Exclusions: The data excludes palm oil consumption, imports, exports, processing volumes, and market demand indicators. It does not represent individual consumption levels or availability of palm oil within a country. The indicator does not measure plantation area, yield per hectare, production costs, or economic value generated from palm oil production. It also excludes other vegetable oils and agricultural commodities that are not classified as palm oil. Differences between countries may occur due to variations in agricultural practices, climatic conditions, production systems, and population sizes. The indicator focuses only on production output relative to population and does not capture broader environmental, social, or trade-related impacts associated with palm oil production.

Production recovered strongly in 2017, reaching 7.64 kilograms, and remained nearly stable in 2018 at 7.63 kilograms per capita. However, output declined again in 2019, falling to 5.82 kilograms, before showing gradual improvement in the following years. Production increased to 5.98 kilograms in 2020, 6.18 kilograms in 2021, 6.36 kilograms in 2022, and reached 6.41 kilograms per capita in 2023. Although production levels did not return to the peak values observed in 2017 and 2018, the recovery during the later years indicates gradual stabilization within Nigeria's palm oil industry. As one of Africa's historically important palm oil producers, Nigeria continues to maintain a significant role in regional palm oil production due to favorable climatic conditions and long-standing cultivation practices. Measuring production on a per capita basis provides a standardized indicator that accounts for population growth and enables meaningful comparisons across different years and producing countries. This dataset provides valuable insights into Nigeria's agricultural performance, production trends, and the contribution of palm oil to its agriculture sector. It supports policymakers, agricultural researchers, agribusiness stakeholders, investors, and market analysts in evaluating productivity changes, monitoring industry development, and assessing long-term production patterns. Covering 2015 to 2023, the data serves as a useful benchmark for understanding Nigeria's palm oil production dynamics and supports broader analysis of agricultural development, resource utilization, production efficiency, and the country's position within the African and global palm oil market.