Lower over the period
Oceania Oats Production per Capita moved from 46.52 Kilogram in 2015 to 41.92 Kilogram in 2024 (−9.9%), an average of −1.2% a year. The series high was 79.61 Kilogram in 2016 and the low 24.27 Kilogram in 2023.
What Oceania Oats Production per Capita shows
Oceania Oats Production per Capita was 41.92 Kilogram in 2024, up 72.7% on 2023. Oceania oats production per capita between 2015 and 2024 reflects a fluctuating agricultural trend influenced by changes in crop output, climatic conditions, and regional farming performance. Based on Our World in Data, oats production per capita across Oceania decreased from 46.52 kilograms in 2015 to 41.92 kilograms in 2024, indicating an overall decline despite considerable variations throughout the decade.
A 69.5% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2016) and low (2023) is 55.34 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +72.7% in 2024.
Australia leads the region
Within Oceania, Australia has the highest value in 2024 at 49.23 Kilogram.
Country ranking
Oats Production per Capita by country, 2024
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Kilogram↕ | vs 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 49.23 | +76.6% |
By region
Oats Production per Capita by region
Kilogram, 2024. Each bar is that region's total.
Full series
Oceania 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 | 41.92 | +72.7% |
| 2023 Trough | 24.27 | −23.4% |
| 2022 | 31.69 | −44.1% |
| 2021 | 56.65 | −9.1% |
| 2020 | 62.35 | +62.4% |
| 2019 | 38.39 | −0.6% |
| 2018 | 38.60 | −9.7% |
| 2017 | 42.74 | −46.3% |
| 2016Peak | 79.61 | +71.1% |
| 2015 | 46.52 | — |
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. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-by-country time series, with values reported for each year in the selected period. The indicator measures the average amount of oats produced relative to population size and is used to analyse agricultural production capacity, cereal crop performance, and changes in production efficiency over time.
The data includes total oat production volumes from agricultural activities, covering oats cultivated and harvested for food, feed, and other agricultural uses. The calculation combines annual oat production data with population estimates to generate per capita production values. Our World in Data compiles the data from internationally recognised agricultural statistics sources, including Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) datasets, providing comparable production estimates across countries and regions. The indicator includes historical annual production trends and allows comparison of oat production performance between different geographical areas.
The data excludes oat consumption, imports, exports, processing activities, and domestic availability after trade adjustments. It does not represent actual oat intake by individuals or measure market demand, food supply, or nutritional consumption patterns. The indicator also does not capture farm-level productivity, yield per hectare, production costs, or quality differences in harvested oats. Differences may occur due to variations in agricultural reporting methods, estimation procedures, data revisions, and population estimates used for calculating per capita production 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. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-by-country time series, with values reported for each year in the selected period. The indicator measures the average amount of oats produced relative to population size and is used to analyse agricultural production capacity, cereal crop performance, and changes in production efficiency over time.
The indicator provides insights into regional oat production efficiency, agricultural productivity, and cereal crop performance relative to population size.
During the early period, Oceania’s oats production per capita increased significantly from 46.52 kilograms in 2015 to 79.61 kilograms in 2016, representing the highest level recorded during the period. However, production declined to 42.74 kilograms in 2017 and further to 38.60 kilograms in 2018. In 2019, production remained relatively stable at 38.39 kilograms, reflecting the influence of weather conditions, harvested area changes, and annual crop performance on oat output.
Between 2020 and 2022, oats production per capita showed a strong recovery followed by fluctuations. Production increased to 62.35 kilograms in 2020 and 56.65 kilograms in 2021, supported by improved agricultural conditions and stronger production performance. However, production declined to 31.69 kilograms in 2022, indicating changes in harvest conditions and regional production levels. These variations highlight the sensitivity of oat production to seasonal factors, farming practices, and climatic conditions.
In recent years, production decreased further to 24.27 kilograms in 2023, the lowest level recorded during the decade, before recovering to 41.92 kilograms in 2024. The latest improvement indicates stronger production performance compared with the previous year.
Overall, the dataset highlights the variability and resilience of Oceania’s oats production per capita between 2015 and 2024. It provides valuable insights for analysing agricultural trends, benchmarking regional performance, evaluating productivity changes, forecasting future oat production, and supporting food security assessments and agricultural planning.
- Indicator
- Oats Production per Capita
- Region
- Oceania
- 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 Oceania 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. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-by-country time series, with values reported for each year in the selected period. The indicator measures the average amount of oats produced relative to population size and is used to analyse agricultural production capacity, cereal crop performance, and changes in production efficiency over time.
What was Oceania Oats Production per Capita in 2024?
Oceania Oats Production per Capita was 41.92 Kilogram in 2024, up 72.7% on 2023.
How has Oceania Oats Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Oceania Oats Production per Capita moved from 46.52 Kilogram in 2015 to 41.92 Kilogram in 2024 (−9.9%), an average of −1.2% a year. The series high was 79.61 Kilogram in 2016 and the low 24.27 Kilogram in 2023.
Which year had the highest and lowest Oceania Oats Production per Capita?
The highest value was 79.61 Kilogram in 2016 and the lowest was 24.27 Kilogram in 2023.
What does the Oceania Oats Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes total oat production volumes from agricultural activities, covering oats cultivated and harvested for food, feed, and other agricultural uses. The calculation combines annual oat production data with population estimates to generate per capita production values. Our World in Data compiles the data from internationally recognised agricultural statistics sources, including Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) datasets, providing comparable production estimates across countries and regions. The indicator includes historical annual production trends and allows comparison of oat production performance between different geographical areas. Excluded: The data excludes oat consumption, imports, exports, processing activities, and domestic availability after trade adjustments. It does not represent actual oat intake by individuals or measure market demand, food supply, or nutritional consumption patterns. The indicator also does not capture farm-level productivity, yield per hectare, production costs, or quality differences in harvested oats. Differences may occur due to variations in agricultural reporting methods, estimation procedures, data revisions, and population estimates used for calculating per capita production values."
Where does the Oceania 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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