Rising to a series high
Serbia Poppy Seed Production per Capita moved from 141.2 Gram in 2015 to 160.2 Gram in 2024 (+13.5%), an average of +1.4% a year. The series high was 160.2 Gram in 2024 and the low 141.2 Gram in 2015.
What Serbia Poppy Seed Production per Capita shows
Serbia Poppy Seed Production per Capita was 160.2 Gram in 2024, up 1% on 2023. Serbia’s poppy seed production per capita showed a clear and sustained upward trend between 2015 and 2024. According to the provided data, production stood at 141.17 grams per capita in 2015 and increased steadily to 144.08 grams in 2016 and 146.90 grams in 2017.
A 11.9% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2015) is 19.03 Gram. The sharpest single-year move was +3% in 2021.
Ranks 1 of 3 countries covered
Among the 3 countries in this dataset, Serbia ranks 1 for 2024. The global figure for 2024 is 1.30 Gram, so Serbia is above it.
Full series
Serbia 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024Peak | 160.2 | +1% |
| 2023 | 158.6 | −0.4% |
| 2022 | 159.4 | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 158.1 | +3% |
| 2020 | 153.5 | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 151.8 | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 149.7 | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 146.9 | +2% |
| 2016 | 144.1 | +2.1% |
| 2015 Trough | 141.2 | — |
Regional context
How Serbia compares in Europe
Poppy Seed Production per Capita by country, 2024, Gram. Serbia is highlighted.
1Serbia160.2
2Turkey96.50
3North Macedonia13.17
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 growth continued in subsequent years, reaching 149.73 grams in 2018, 151.84 grams in 2019, and 153.52 grams in 2020. Production then rose to 158.12 grams in 2021, 159.35 grams in 2022, before recording a slight decline to 158.64 grams in 2023 and recovering to 160.21 grams in 2024.
The figures demonstrate a consistent increase in Serbia’s poppy seed production relative to population size throughout most of the period. Unlike countries experiencing substantial fluctuations, Serbia recorded gradual annual improvements, with only a minor reduction in 2023. The highest production level was reached in 2024, while the lowest was recorded in 2015.
Poppy seed production forms part of Serbia’s agricultural produce and contributes to the country’s broader crop production activities. Per capita production provides a population-adjusted measure of agricultural output and helps assess changes in production intensity over time. Serbia’s steady increase indicates strengthening poppy seed production on a per-person basis during the period.
Annual production changes can be influenced by cultivated area, crop yields, weather conditions, farming practices, and other agricultural factors. However, the provided data only reports production per capita and does not establish the specific reasons behind the observed increases.
Overall, Serbia recorded a 13.5% increase in poppy seed production per capita between 2015 and 2024, rising from 141.17 grams to 160.21 grams. The sustained growth highlights a generally positive production trend, with only a minor interruption in 2023. Serbia’s data therefore indicates relatively stable and gradually strengthening poppy seed production during the period.
- Indicator
- Poppy Seed Production per Capita
- Country
- Serbia
- Region
- Europe
- Unit
- Gram
- Coverage
- 2015–2024, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- August 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Serbia 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 Serbia Poppy Seed Production per Capita in 2024?
Serbia Poppy Seed Production per Capita was 160.2 Gram in 2024, up 1% on 2023.
How has Serbia Poppy Seed Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Serbia Poppy Seed Production per Capita moved from 141.2 Gram in 2015 to 160.2 Gram in 2024 (+13.5%), an average of +1.4% a year. The series high was 160.2 Gram in 2024 and the low 141.2 Gram in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest Serbia Poppy Seed Production per Capita?
The highest value was 160.2 Gram in 2024 and the lowest was 141.2 Gram in 2015.
What does the Serbia 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 Serbia 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 2015–2024 and is reported in Gram.
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