Lower over the period
Romania Poppy Seed Production per Capita moved from 74.26 Gram in 2015 to 66.76 Gram in 2017 (−10.1%), an average of −5.2% a year. The series high was 74.26 Gram in 2015 and the low 65.84 Gram in 2016.
What Romania Poppy Seed Production per Capita shows
Romania Poppy Seed Production per Capita was 66.76 Gram in 2017, up 1.4% on 2016. Romania’s poppy seed production per capita showed a declining trend between 2015 and 2017, followed by a slight recovery in the final year. According to the provided data, production stood at 74.26 grams per capita in 2015, decreased to 65.84 grams in 2016, and then increased modestly to 66.76 grams in 2017.
A 11.3% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2016) is 8.41 Gram. The sharpest single-year move was −11.3% in 2016.
Ranks 11 of 14 countries covered
Among the 14 countries in this dataset, Romania ranks 11 for 2017, behind Czechia (1,902 Gram) and Croatia (679.4 Gram). The global figure for 2017 is 9.22 Gram, so Romania is above it.
Full series
Romania 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 66.76 | +1.4% |
| 2016 Trough | 65.84 | −11.3% |
| 2015Peak | 74.26 | — |
Regional context
How Romania compares in Europe
Poppy Seed Production per Capita by country, 2017, Gram. Romania is highlighted.
1Czechia1,902
2Croatia679.4
3Hungary394.9
4Spain253.9
5Austria204.5
6Turkey183.5
7Serbia146.9
10Romania66.76
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.
The figures indicate that Romania experienced a moderate reduction in production relative to population size during the period, despite the partial recovery recorded in 2017.
The decline from 2015 to 2016 represented the most significant movement in the three-year period. Production fell by approximately 11.3%, indicating a noticeable reduction in per capita output. In 2017, production increased by around 1.4% from the previous year. However, the improvement was relatively small and was not sufficient to restore production to the 2015 level. This suggests that Romania’s poppy seed production remained relatively stable but below its initial level.
Poppy seed production forms part of Romania’s agricultural produce and contributes to its wider crop production activities. Per capita production provides a population-adjusted measure of agricultural output, allowing production levels to be evaluated relative to population size. The indicator is useful for assessing changes in production intensity and identifying annual variations in agricultural output.
Changes in poppy seed production can be affected by factors such as cultivated area, crop yields, weather conditions, farming practices, and other agricultural conditions. However, the supplied data does not specify the causes behind Romania’s annual changes.
Overall, Romania recorded a 10.1% decrease in poppy seed production per capita between 2015 and 2017, falling from 74.26 grams to 66.76 grams. The modest recovery in 2017 indicates some improvement after the previous year’s decline, but production remained below the 2015 level. The figures highlight a generally downward but relatively moderate production trend during the period.
- Indicator
- Poppy Seed Production per Capita
- Country
- Romania
- Region
- Europe
- Unit
- Gram
- Coverage
- 2015–2017, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- August 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Romania 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 Romania Poppy Seed Production per Capita in 2017?
Romania Poppy Seed Production per Capita was 66.76 Gram in 2017, up 1.4% on 2016.
How has Romania Poppy Seed Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2017?
Romania Poppy Seed Production per Capita moved from 74.26 Gram in 2015 to 66.76 Gram in 2017 (−10.1%), an average of −5.2% a year. The series high was 74.26 Gram in 2015 and the low 65.84 Gram in 2016.
Which year had the highest and lowest Romania Poppy Seed Production per Capita?
The highest value was 74.26 Gram in 2015 and the lowest was 65.84 Gram in 2016.
What does the Romania 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 Romania 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 2015–2017 and is reported in Gram.
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