Higher over the period
North America Palm Oil Production per Capita moved from 8.14 Kilogram in 2015 to 13.40 Kilogram in 2023 (+64.5%), an average of +6.4% a year. The series high was 14.22 Kilogram in 2022 and the low 8.14 Kilogram in 2015.
What North America Palm Oil Production per Capita shows
North America Palm Oil Production per Capita was 13.40 Kilogram in 2023, down 5.8% on 2022. The North America Palm Oil Production Kilogram per Capita indicator measures the average quantity of palm oil produced per person within North American countries over the period 2015 to 2023. This macro indicator provides insights into regional palm oil production capacity by adjusting total output according to population size, enabling a more comparable assessment of production intensity across countries.
A 42.7% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2015) is 6.08 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +25.7% in 2016.
Honduras leads the region
Within North America, Honduras has the highest value in 2023 at 61.53 Kilogram.
Country ranking
Palm Oil Production per Capita by country, 2023
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By region
Palm Oil Production per Capita by region
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Full series
North America Palm 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 | 13.40 | −5.8% |
| 2022Peak | 14.22 | +15.5% |
| 2021 | 12.31 | −4.2% |
| 2020 | 12.85 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 12.81 | +6.9% |
| 2018 | 11.98 | +6.1% |
| 2017 | 11.30 | +10.3% |
| 2016 | 10.24 | +25.7% |
| 2015 Trough | 8.14 | — |
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
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.
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.
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.
About this indicator
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.
The indicator is derived from palm oil production volumes divided by the total population of each country, expressed in kilograms per capita.
Palm oil production in North America is primarily concentrated in tropical and subtropical regions, particularly Guatemala and Honduras, where favorable climatic conditions support large-scale oil palm cultivation. These countries contribute significantly to regional production levels, while Mexico has comparatively lower per capita palm oil production. The regional trend reflects variations in agricultural land availability, plantation development, export-oriented production strategies, and investments in oil palm cultivation.
Between 2015 and 2023, North America experienced fluctuations in palm oil production per capita, influenced by factors such as changes in cultivated area, weather conditions, agricultural productivity, global palm oil demand, and international trade dynamics. Increasing production in major producing countries highlights the expansion of the palm oil sector, while variations across years indicate the impact of supply chain conditions and market trends.
This indicator is useful for analyzing agricultural productivity, regional commodity production patterns, and the role of palm oil in the food and industrial supply chain. It supports comparisons between countries and regions by highlighting production intensity rather than absolute output levels. The data can assist policymakers, agricultural stakeholders, researchers, and businesses in understanding palm oil production trends, resource utilization, and the evolving role of North America in the global palm oil market.
- Indicator
- Palm 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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What is North America 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.
What was North America Palm Oil Production per Capita in 2023?
North America Palm Oil Production per Capita was 13.40 Kilogram in 2023, down 5.8% on 2022.
How has North America Palm Oil Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
North America Palm Oil Production per Capita moved from 8.14 Kilogram in 2015 to 13.40 Kilogram in 2023 (+64.5%), an average of +6.4% a year. The series high was 14.22 Kilogram in 2022 and the low 8.14 Kilogram in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest North America Palm Oil Production per Capita?
The highest value was 14.22 Kilogram in 2022 and the lowest was 8.14 Kilogram in 2015.
What does the North America Palm Oil Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: 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. Excluded: 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.
Where does the North America Palm 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=Palm+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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