Falling to a series low
North America Olive Oil Production per Capita moved from 0.0349 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.0311 Kilogram in 2023 (−11%), an average of −1.4% a year. The series high was 0.0390 Kilogram in 2022 and the low 0.0311 Kilogram in 2023.
What North America Olive Oil Production per Capita shows
North America Olive Oil Production per Capita was 0.0311 Kilogram in 2023, down 20.3% on 2022. North America Olive Oil Production per Capita showed a relatively stable trend between 2015 and 2023, with moderate fluctuations influenced by changes in olive oil production levels, agricultural conditions, and population growth. The indicator recorded 34.93 grams per capita in 2015 and increased steadily to 36.82 grams in 2016 and 38.62 grams in 2017.
A 20.3% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2023) is 0.00790 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was −20.3% in 2023.
U.S. leads the region
Within North America, U.S. has the highest value in 2023 at 0.0349 Kilogram.
Country ranking
Olive Oil Production per Capita by country, 2023
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By region
Olive Oil Production per Capita by region
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Full series
North America Olive Oil 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Trough | 0.0311 | −20.3% |
| 2022Peak | 0.0390 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 0.0385 | 0% |
| 2020 | 0.0385 | −0.2% |
| 2019 | 0.0385 | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 0.0384 | −0.5% |
| 2017 | 0.0386 | +4.9% |
| 2016 | 0.0368 | +5.4% |
| 2015 | 0.0349 | — |
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Olive Oil Production per Capita — Olive Oil Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of olive oil produced in a country relative to its population size, measured in grams or kilograms per person. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-level production measure with values available across selected years. The indicator allows comparison of olive oil production performance between countries by adjusting total production according to population size.
The data includes annual olive oil production volumes from cultivated olive crops used for olive oil extraction, converted into a per capita measurement using national population data. It covers olive oil output from agricultural production activities and reflects changes influenced by olive cultivation areas, harvest cycles, climatic conditions, farming practices, and production efficiency. The indicator includes country-level production estimates reported for the selected period and supports analysis of trends in the global olive oil sector.
The data excludes olive oil consumption, imports, exports, retail sales, market prices, and individual household usage. It does not measure the amount of olive oil available or consumed per person, as produced olive oil may be exported, stored, processed, or distributed through different supply chains. The indicator also excludes production of other edible oils such as sunflower oil, soybean oil, palm oil, and other vegetable oils. Differences may occur due to variations in agricultural data collection methods, production estimates, and population calculations used for per capita conversion.
About this indicator
Olive Oil Production per Capita — Olive Oil Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of olive oil produced in a country relative to its population size, measured in grams or kilograms per person. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-level production measure with values available across selected years. The indicator allows comparison of olive oil production performance between countries by adjusting total production according to population size.
Production remained almost stable in 2018 at 38.41 grams and continued around similar levels in 2019 and 2020, reaching 38.54 grams and 38.47 grams respectively. The indicator remained unchanged in 2021 at 38.47 grams before increasing slightly to 38.98 grams in 2022. In 2023, olive oil production per capita declined to 31.08 grams, representing the lowest value during the period.
The overall trend indicates that North America maintained consistent olive oil production per capita during most of the period, with values remaining close to 35–39 grams per capita between 2015 and 2022. The decline observed in 2023 suggests a reduction in production performance relative to population size, which may be influenced by changes in harvest conditions, agricultural output, or production efficiency.
Olive Oil Production per Capita measures the quantity of olive oil produced relative to the population size and provides a population-adjusted view of production capacity. This indicator does not represent consumption, as olive oil production may be exported, stored, processed, or distributed through various markets.
The North American olive oil sector includes both established and emerging producers, with production trends shaped by climate conditions, cultivation practices, and agricultural investments. Monitoring olive oil production per capita helps evaluate regional production performance, identify annual changes, and understand the development of the olive oil industry across North America.
- Indicator
- Olive Oil Production per Capita
- Region
- North America
- Unit
- Kilogram
- Coverage
- 2015–2023, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- August 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is North America Olive Oil Production per Capita?
Olive Oil Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of olive oil produced in a country relative to its population size, measured in grams or kilograms per person. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-level production measure with values available across selected years. The indicator allows comparison of olive oil production performance between countries by adjusting total production according to population size.
What was North America Olive Oil Production per Capita in 2023?
North America Olive Oil Production per Capita was 0.0311 Kilogram in 2023, down 20.3% on 2022.
How has North America Olive Oil Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
North America Olive Oil Production per Capita moved from 0.0349 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.0311 Kilogram in 2023 (−11%), an average of −1.4% a year. The series high was 0.0390 Kilogram in 2022 and the low 0.0311 Kilogram in 2023.
Which year had the highest and lowest North America Olive Oil Production per Capita?
The highest value was 0.0390 Kilogram in 2022 and the lowest was 0.0311 Kilogram in 2023.
What does the North America Olive Oil Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes annual olive oil production volumes from cultivated olive crops used for olive oil extraction, converted into a per capita measurement using national population data. It covers olive oil output from agricultural production activities and reflects changes influenced by olive cultivation areas, harvest cycles, climatic conditions, farming practices, and production efficiency. The indicator includes country-level production estimates reported for the selected period and supports analysis of trends in the global olive oil sector. Excluded: The data excludes olive oil consumption, imports, exports, retail sales, market prices, and individual household usage. It does not measure the amount of olive oil available or consumed per person, as produced olive oil may be exported, stored, processed, or distributed through different supply chains. The indicator also excludes production of other edible oils such as sunflower oil, soybean oil, palm oil, and other vegetable oils. Differences may occur due to variations in agricultural data collection methods, production estimates, and population calculations used for per capita conversion.
Where does the North America Olive Oil 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..2023&Food=Olive+oil&Metric=Production&Per+capita=true&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2023 and is reported in Kilogram.
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