Rising to a series high
Oceania Olive Oil Production per Capita moved from 0.818 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.888 Kilogram in 2023 (+8.6%), an average of +1% a year. The series high was 0.888 Kilogram in 2023 and the low 0.396 Kilogram in 2020.
What Oceania Olive Oil Production per Capita shows
Oceania Olive Oil Production per Capita was 0.888 Kilogram in 2023, up 16.4% on 2022. Oceania Olive Oil Production per Capita showed fluctuations between 2015 and 2023, primarily reflecting changes in Australia’s olive cultivation, production performance, and agricultural conditions. The indicator recorded 818.44 grams per capita in 2015 and increased gradually to 826.14 grams in 2016 and 849.14 grams in 2017.
A 55.4% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2020) is 0.492 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +119.8% in 2021.
Australia leads the region
Within Oceania, Australia has the highest value in 2023 at 0.888 Kilogram.
Country ranking
Olive Oil Production per Capita by country, 2023
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Kilogram↕ | vs 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 0.888 | +16.4% |
By region
Olive Oil Production per Capita by region
Kilogram, 2023. Each bar is that region's total.
Full series
Oceania 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023Peak | 0.888 | +16.4% |
| 2022 | 0.763 | −12.3% |
| 2021 | 0.871 | +119.8% |
| 2020 Trough | 0.396 | −46% |
| 2019 | 0.734 | −11.4% |
| 2018 | 0.828 | −2.5% |
| 2017 | 0.849 | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 0.826 | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 0.818 | — |
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 strong in 2018 at 828.04 grams per capita before declining to 733.83 grams in 2019. A significant reduction occurred in 2020, when production decreased to 396.21 grams per capita, representing the lowest level during the period. However, production recovered strongly in 2021, reaching 870.69 grams, followed by a moderate decline to 763.33 grams in 2022. In 2023, olive oil production per capita increased to 888.43 grams, marking the highest value recorded during the period.
The overall trend indicates that Oceania maintained a high level of olive oil production per capita compared with many other regions, supported mainly by Australia’s established olive oil industry. The temporary decline observed in 2020 reflects the impact of changing production conditions, while the strong recovery after 2020 demonstrates improvements in olive oil output and agricultural performance.
Olive Oil Production per Capita measures the quantity of olive oil produced relative to population size and provides a population-adjusted view of production capacity. This indicator does not represent consumption, as produced olive oil may be exported, stored, processed, or supplied to different markets.
Oceania’s olive oil sector is characterized by modern farming practices, efficient production systems, and increasing focus on quality olive oil production. The 2015–2023 data highlights resilience in regional production, with fluctuations caused by harvest conditions, climatic factors, and agricultural productivity. Monitoring this indicator helps evaluate Oceania’s contribution to the global olive oil market and understand long-term production trends.
- Indicator
- Olive Oil Production per Capita
- Region
- Oceania
- 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 Oceania 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 Oceania Olive Oil Production per Capita in 2023?
Oceania Olive Oil Production per Capita was 0.888 Kilogram in 2023, up 16.4% on 2022.
How has Oceania Olive Oil Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Oceania Olive Oil Production per Capita moved from 0.818 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.888 Kilogram in 2023 (+8.6%), an average of +1% a year. The series high was 0.888 Kilogram in 2023 and the low 0.396 Kilogram in 2020.
Which year had the highest and lowest Oceania Olive Oil Production per Capita?
The highest value was 0.888 Kilogram in 2023 and the lowest was 0.396 Kilogram in 2020.
What does the Oceania 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 Oceania 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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