Higher over the period
Portugal Olive Oil Production per Capita moved from 10.52 Kilogram in 2015 to 16.83 Kilogram in 2023 (+60%), an average of +6.1% a year. The series high was 22.03 Kilogram in 2021 and the low 7.32 Kilogram in 2016.
What Portugal Olive Oil Production per Capita shows
Portugal Olive Oil Production per Capita was 16.83 Kilogram in 2023, up 27.3% on 2022. Portugal Olive Oil Production per Capita experienced fluctuations between 2015 and 2023, reflecting changes in olive cultivation, production conditions, and agricultural performance. The indicator started at 10.52 kilograms per capita in 2015 and declined to 7.32 kilograms in 2016.
A 66.8% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2021) and low (2016) is 14.71 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +113.6% in 2021.
Ranks 4 of 22 countries covered
Among the 22 countries in this dataset, Portugal ranks 4 for 2023, behind Greece (22.34 Kilogram) and Spain (17.82 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.325 Kilogram, so Portugal is above it.
Full series
Portugal 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16.83 | +27.3% |
| 2022 | 13.22 | −40% |
| 2021Peak | 22.03 | +113.6% |
| 2020 | 10.32 | −30.7% |
| 2019 | 14.90 | +40.5% |
| 2018 | 10.60 | −25.5% |
| 2017 | 14.23 | +94.4% |
| 2016 Trough | 7.32 | −30.4% |
| 2015 | 10.52 | — |
Regional context
How Portugal compares in Europe
Olive Oil Production per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Portugal is highlighted.
1Greece22.34
2Spain17.82
3Portugal16.83
4Albania10.14
5Italy6.04
6Cyprus4.24
7Croatia1.16
8France0.0557
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 recovered significantly in 2017, reaching 14.23 kilograms per capita, before decreasing to 10.60 kilograms in 2018. A further increase was observed in 2019, when production reached 14.90 kilograms. However, production declined again to 10.32 kilograms in 2020. The indicator recorded strong growth in 2021, reaching 22.03 kilograms per capita, followed by a decrease to 13.22 kilograms in 2022. In 2023, production improved again, reaching 16.83 kilograms per capita.
The overall trend indicates that Portugal experienced variable but generally stable olive oil production per capita during the period. The highest production level was recorded in 2021, showing a strong improvement in olive oil output compared with previous years. The fluctuations observed throughout the period highlight the influence of olive harvest cycles, weather conditions, farming practices, and changes in agricultural productivity. Despite annual variations, Portugal maintained a significant level of olive oil production relative to its population.
Olive oil production per capita measures the total quantity of olive oil produced in relation to the population size, providing a population-adjusted assessment of production capacity. This indicator does not represent consumption levels because olive oil production may be exported, stored, processed, or distributed through different supply chains. It helps evaluate agricultural output, production efficiency, and long-term developments in the olive oil sector.
Portugal has strengthened its position in the olive oil industry through modern cultivation methods, improved production techniques, and expanding olive-growing regions. The 2015–2023 trend demonstrates a dynamic production pattern, with periods of decline followed by significant recoveries. Monitoring olive oil production per capita helps understand Portugal’s agricultural performance and its contribution to the global olive oil market.
- Indicator
- Olive Oil Production per Capita
- Country
- Portugal
- Region
- Europe
- 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 Portugal 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 Portugal Olive Oil Production per Capita in 2023?
Portugal Olive Oil Production per Capita was 16.83 Kilogram in 2023, up 27.3% on 2022.
How has Portugal Olive Oil Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Portugal Olive Oil Production per Capita moved from 10.52 Kilogram in 2015 to 16.83 Kilogram in 2023 (+60%), an average of +6.1% a year. The series high was 22.03 Kilogram in 2021 and the low 7.32 Kilogram in 2016.
Which year had the highest and lowest Portugal Olive Oil Production per Capita?
The highest value was 22.03 Kilogram in 2021 and the lowest was 7.32 Kilogram in 2016.
What does the Portugal 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 Portugal 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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