Papua New Guinea Palm Oil Production per Capita

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.

Production remained relatively stable in the following years, recording 68.98 kilograms in 2018 and 65.04 kilograms in 2019 before recovering to 69.28 kilograms in 2020. The country experienced stronger production growth in the later years, reaching 76.40 kilograms per capita in 2021 and 79.39 kilograms in 2022, the highest level recorded during the study period. In 2023, production moderated slightly to 74.11 kilograms, while remaining significantly above the level observed in 2015. The overall increase indicates sustained development of Papua New Guinea's palm oil sector, supported by agricultural productivity improvements and continued cultivation activities. Measuring production on a per capita basis provides a standardized indicator that accounts for population changes, enabling more accurate comparisons across years and with other palm oil-producing countries. This dataset provides valuable insights into Papua New Guinea's agricultural performance, production efficiency, and the contribution of palm oil to its agricultural economy. It supports policymakers, researchers, agribusiness stakeholders, and market analysts in evaluating long-term production patterns, monitoring industry growth, and assessing the country's position within the regional palm oil market. Covering 2015 to 2023, the data serves as an important benchmark for analyzing production trends, resource utilization, agricultural development, and the evolving role of Papua New Guinea in the global palm oil supply chain.