Lower over the period
Norway Oats Production per Capita moved from 55.07 Kilogram in 2015 to 50.75 Kilogram in 2024 (−7.8%), an average of −0.9% a year. The series high was 68.51 Kilogram in 2016 and the low 29.48 Kilogram in 2018.
What Norway Oats Production per Capita shows
Norway Oats Production per Capita was 50.75 Kilogram in 2024, up 56.5% on 2023. Norway oats production per capita between 2015 and 2024 reflects a variable agricultural trend, influenced by fluctuations in crop output, climatic conditions, and annual farming performance. Based on Our World in Data, oats production per capita decreased slightly from 55.07 kilograms in 2015 to 50.75 kilograms in 2024, although the period included several years of strong production levels.
A 57% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2016) and low (2018) is 39.03 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +56.5% in 2024.
Ranks 4 of 27 countries covered
Among the 27 countries in this dataset, Norway ranks 4 for 2024, behind Finland (217.5 Kilogram) and Canada (84.48 Kilogram). The global figure for 2024 is 2.75 Kilogram, so Norway is above it.
Full series
Norway 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 | 50.75 | +56.5% |
| 2023 | 32.43 | −39.2% |
| 2022 | 53.33 | +7.2% |
| 2021 | 49.74 | −15.2% |
| 2020 | 58.65 | +36.5% |
| 2019 | 42.97 | +45.8% |
| 2018 Trough | 29.48 | −45% |
| 2017 | 53.57 | −21.8% |
| 2016Peak | 68.51 | +24.4% |
| 2015 | 55.07 | — |
Regional context
How Norway compares in Europe
Oats Production per Capita by country, 2024, Kilogram. Norway is highlighted.
1Finland217.5
2Sweden58.69
3Norway50.75
4Ireland43.01
5Denmark42.44
6Poland41.95
7Spain24.26
8UK14.26
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 insight into Norway’s oat production efficiency relative to population size and helps evaluate changes in agricultural productivity, crop yields, and production sustainability.
During the early period, oats production per capita increased from 55.07 kilograms in 2015 to 68.51 kilograms in 2016, reflecting improved production conditions and stronger harvest performance. However, production declined to 53.57 kilograms in 2017 and further to 29.48 kilograms in 2018, representing the lowest value during the first half of the period. This reduction highlights the impact of seasonal weather conditions, crop yield variations, and changes in harvested output on annual oat production.
Production recovered in 2019, reaching 42.97 kilograms per capita, followed by a further increase to 58.65 kilograms in 2020. The indicator remained relatively stable in 2021 at 49.74 kilograms and improved slightly to 53.33 kilograms in 2022, showing resilience in Norway’s oat production system despite annual fluctuations. These changes reflect the influence of agricultural management practices, growing conditions, and production efficiency.
In recent years, production declined to 32.43 kilograms in 2023, before recovering to 50.75 kilograms in 2024. The latest increase indicates improved production performance compared with the previous year, although levels remained below the peak observed in 2016.
Overall, the dataset highlights the fluctuating nature of Norway’s oats production per capita between 2015 and 2024. It provides valuable insights for analysing agricultural trends, comparing national 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
- Norway
- 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 Norway 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 Norway Oats Production per Capita in 2024?
Norway Oats Production per Capita was 50.75 Kilogram in 2024, up 56.5% on 2023.
How has Norway Oats Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Norway Oats Production per Capita moved from 55.07 Kilogram in 2015 to 50.75 Kilogram in 2024 (−7.8%), an average of −0.9% a year. The series high was 68.51 Kilogram in 2016 and the low 29.48 Kilogram in 2018.
Which year had the highest and lowest Norway Oats Production per Capita?
The highest value was 68.51 Kilogram in 2016 and the lowest was 29.48 Kilogram in 2018.
What does the Norway 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 Norway 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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