Falling to a series low
Palestine Poppy Seed Production per Capita moved from 339.6 Gram in 2015 to 298.1 Gram in 2022 (−12.2%), an average of −1.8% a year. The series high was 342.1 Gram in 2016 and the low 298.1 Gram in 2022.
What Palestine Poppy Seed Production per Capita shows
Palestine Poppy Seed Production per Capita was 298.1 Gram in 2022, down 2.3% on 2021. Palestine’s poppy seed production per capita showed a consistent downward trend between 2015 and 2022. According to the provided data, production stood at 339.57 grams per capita in 2015, increased slightly to 342.12 grams in 2016, and then declined steadily in subsequent years.
A 12.9% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2016) and low (2022) is 44.00 Gram. The sharpest single-year move was −3.3% in 2020.
Ranks 1 of 4 countries covered
Among the 4 countries in this dataset, Palestine ranks 1 for 2022. The global figure for 2022 is 1.86 Gram, so Palestine is above it.
Full series
Palestine Poppy Seed Production per Capita by year
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Gram.
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| Year | Gram | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Trough | 298.1 | −2.3% |
| 2021 | 305 | −2.2% |
| 2020 | 311.8 | −3.3% |
| 2019 | 322.4 | −0.1% |
| 2018 | 322.8 | −2.9% |
| 2017 | 332.6 | −2.8% |
| 2016Peak | 342.1 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 339.6 | — |
Regional context
How Palestine compares across countries
Poppy Seed Production per Capita by country, 2022, Gram. Palestine is highlighted.
1Palestine298.1
2Serbia159.4
3Turkey140.6
4North Macedonia19.02
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Poppy Seed Production per Capita — Poppy Seed Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of poppy seeds produced in a country divided by its population, measured in grams or kilograms per person. The indicator represents population-adjusted agricultural production and is used to assess the level of poppy seed output relative to the size of the population. 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 data includes domestic production of poppy seeds and expresses the output on a per capita basis using population data. It covers the countries and years selected in the Our World in Data Global Food Explorer and reflects agricultural production reported through the underlying food and agriculture datasets. The indicator captures changes in production relative to population size and supports comparisons of poppy seed production across countries and over time.
The data excludes poppy seed imports, exports, stocks, processing, consumption, and trade-related activities because the indicator measures agricultural production only. It does not represent individual consumption or availability of poppy seeds in a country. The per capita calculation does not measure farm-level productivity, yield per hectare, cultivated area, or production efficiency. Differences between countries may also reflect variations in agricultural conditions, reporting practices, population estimates, and production measurement methods."
About this indicator
Poppy Seed Production per Capita — Poppy Seed Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of poppy seeds produced in a country divided by its population, measured in grams or kilograms per person. The indicator represents population-adjusted agricultural production and is used to assess the level of poppy seed output relative to the size of the population. 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.
Production fell to 332.56 grams in 2017, 322.82 grams in 2018, and 322.41 grams in 2019. The downward movement continued through 2020, when production reached 311.76 grams, followed by 305.02 grams in 2021 and 298.12 grams in 2022.
The figures indicate that Palestine experienced only a brief increase at the beginning of the period before entering a sustained decline. The highest production level was recorded in 2016, while the lowest was observed in 2022. From 2017 onward, production decreased consistently each year, demonstrating a clear weakening in poppy seed production relative to population size.
Poppy seed production forms part of Palestine’s agricultural produce and contributes to its broader crop production activities. Per capita production provides a population-adjusted measure of agricultural output, helping assess changes in domestic production while accounting for population size. The indicator can be useful for understanding production intensity and identifying longer-term changes in agricultural output.
Several factors can influence annual poppy seed production, including cultivated area, crop yields, weather conditions, farming practices, and wider agricultural conditions. However, the supplied data only reports production per capita and does not establish the specific causes behind the decline.
Overall, Palestine recorded a 12.2% decrease in poppy seed production per capita between 2015 and 2022, declining from 339.57 grams to 298.12 grams. Although production increased slightly in 2016, the subsequent years showed a continuous reduction. The data therefore highlights a sustained downward production trend during the period, with per capita output falling by more than 40 grams from its 2015 level.
- Indicator
- Poppy Seed Production per Capita
- Country
- Palestine
- Region
- Asia
- Unit
- Gram
- Coverage
- 2015–2022, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- August 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Palestine Poppy Seed Production per Capita?
Poppy Seed Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of poppy seeds produced in a country divided by its population, measured in grams or kilograms per person. The indicator represents population-adjusted agricultural production and is used to assess the level of poppy seed output relative to the size of the population. 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.
What was Palestine Poppy Seed Production per Capita in 2022?
Palestine Poppy Seed Production per Capita was 298.1 Gram in 2022, down 2.3% on 2021.
How has Palestine Poppy Seed Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2022?
Palestine Poppy Seed Production per Capita moved from 339.6 Gram in 2015 to 298.1 Gram in 2022 (−12.2%), an average of −1.8% a year. The series high was 342.1 Gram in 2016 and the low 298.1 Gram in 2022.
Which year had the highest and lowest Palestine Poppy Seed Production per Capita?
The highest value was 342.1 Gram in 2016 and the lowest was 298.1 Gram in 2022.
What does the Palestine Poppy Seed Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes domestic production of poppy seeds and expresses the output on a per capita basis using population data. It covers the countries and years selected in the Our World in Data Global Food Explorer and reflects agricultural production reported through the underlying food and agriculture datasets. The indicator captures changes in production relative to population size and supports comparisons of poppy seed production across countries and over time. Excluded: The data excludes poppy seed imports, exports, stocks, processing, consumption, and trade-related activities because the indicator measures agricultural production only. It does not represent individual consumption or availability of poppy seeds in a country. The per capita calculation does not measure farm-level productivity, yield per hectare, cultivated area, or production efficiency. Differences between countries may also reflect variations in agricultural conditions, reporting practices, population estimates, and production measurement methods."
Where does the Palestine Poppy Seed 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=Poppy+seeds&Metric=Production&Per+capita=true&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2022 and is reported in Gram.
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